VC-01:
(A) The intent of vision clearance standards are to provide for a safe vehicular and pedestrian transportation system. The visibility at intersections, driveways, curb cuts and entrances are particularly important for the safe movement of vehicles and pedestrians.
(B) The following vision clearance standards apply to all intersections, drive, curb cuts and entrances.
(1) No entrance, curb cut or drive shall be permitted if within:
(a) One hundred sixty feet of the crest of a hill where the slope on either side of the crest is 6% or greater, or the visibility is determined to be impaired by the Zoning Administrator, County or Town Engineer and the speed limit is 45 mph or greater;
(b) One hundred feet of the crest of a hill where the slope on either side of the crest is 6% or greater, or the visibility is determined to be impaired by the Zoning Administrator, County or Town Engineer and the speed limit is 30 mph or greater; and
(c) Eighty feet of the crest of a hill where the slope on either side of the crest is 6% or greater, or the visibility is determined to be impaired by the Zoning Administrator, County or Town Engineer and the speed limit is under 30 mph.
(2) All intersections must maintain a clear vision triangle where no primary or accessory structures, trees, vegetation or signs other that road signs are allowed to be placed or to project into. The clear vision triangle is illustrated below.
(C) The following triangle leg lengths will apply to the determination of a clear vision triangle.
(1) Along primary arterials: 45 feet;
(2) Along secondary arterials: 40 feet;
(3) Along collectors: 35 feet; and
(4) Along local roads: 20 feet.
(Ord. 2002-05, passed 12-30-2002, § 7.16)