10-13-14 Clear View Of Intersecting Streets

A. Intersecting Streets Obstruction of vision on corner lots within forty feet (40') of edge of pavement of intersection shall not be permitted from three feet (3') to ten feet (10') above finished grade. Trunks of trees, light or telephone poles or other small vertical protrusions not more than twelve inches (12") in diameter shall be permitted. (Ord., 1-22-2002) (6-2016, 9-27-16) 1. If tree trunks become more than twelve inches (12”) inches in diameter and are located within the forty feet (40’) triangle, they must be spaced more than eight feet (8’) apart. B. Intersecting Street and Driveway (1-2023, 5-21-23) 1. When the rear yard of a corner lot is adjacent to the front yard of a neighboring lot obstruction of vision within twenty-five feet (25') of edge of driveway and asphalt pavement of intersection of the rear yard fence with the street shall not be permitted from three feet (3') to ten feet (10') above finished grade. Trunks of trees, light or telephone poles or other small vertical protrusions not more than twelve inches (12") in diameter shall be permitted. 2. If tree trunks become more than twelve inches (12”) inches in diameter at a mature size and are located within the twenty-five feet (25’) triangle, they must be spaced more than eight feet (8’) apart. C. Shrubbery: Ornamental grasses, flowers, and shrubs are permitted if they are spaced six feet (6’) apart and are not higher than three feet (3’) above street or sidewalk grade. Above ground transformers are allowed if they are less than forty inches (40”) above street or sidewalk grade. All plantings and obstructions shall maintain an overall clear visibility of 70% or greater. (3-2020, 5-19-20) (1-2023, 5-21-23)