(A) Driveways. At driveways, there shall be a triangular area where the driveway crosses a street right-of-way line which shall be kept clear of visual obstructions such as any private or commercial sign or monument, fence, hedge, shrubbery, natural growth, or other obstruction greater than two feet-six inches and less than seven feet in height. These dimensions shall be measured from the top of the curb, or from the nearest pavement surface or travelled way (where there is no curb). This triangular area is defined as the area formed between the edge of the driveway and a diagonal line joining points on the street property line ten feet from the point of their intersection.
(1) The foregoing provision shall not apply to permanent existing buildings, public utility poles, and official warning signs. In places where the driveway and street geometry and configuration provide adequate visibility, the need to maintain visibility shall be reviewed and approved by the Public Works Department.
FIGURE 23.12.190.A: VISIBILITY AT DRIVEWAYS
(B) Intersections. On any corner lot, there shall be a triangular area at the corner of the property which shall be kept clear of visual obstructions such as any private or commercial sign or monument, fence, hedge, shrubbery, natural growth, or other obstruction greater than two feet-six inches and less than seven feet in height.
These dimensions shall be measured from the top of the curb, or from the nearest pavement surface or travelled way (where there is no curb). This triangular area is defined as the area formed between property lines and a diagonal line joining points on the property lines 25 feet from the point of their intersection or in the case of rounded corners, the triangular area between the tangents to the curve and a diagonal line joining points on said tangents 25 feet from the point of their intersection. The tangents referred to are those at the beginning and at the end of the curve at the corner.
(1) The foregoing provision shall not apply to permanent existing buildings, public utility poles, and official warning signs. In places where the intersection geometry and configuration provide adequate visibility at the corner, the need to maintain corner visibility shall be reviewed and approved by the Public Works Department.
FIGURE 23.12.190.B: VISIBILITY AT INTERSECTIONS
(Ord. 4823, passed 1-22-24)