(A) Clear sight triangle to be maintained. A sight triangle ten feet by 70 feet for the turn in each direction shall be maintained at all intersections of driveways/streets with adjacent streets (see diagram below). No plantings, fence, building, wall or other structure or objects shall be placed or maintained in the sight triangle if such thereby materially obstructs vision between two-and-half feet high and ten feet high above the upper face of the nearest curb, or of the street centerline if no curb exists).
(B) Exceptions.
(1) Division (A) may not apply to all objects located within sight distance areas insofar as some objects may not significantly obstruct the required visibility of the driver. The driver may be able to see over, under or around some objects within sight distance areas. Objects that may be required within sight distance areas include fire hydrants, utility poles and traffic control devices which are located to minimize visual obstruction. Other objects 12 inches in diameter and smaller, such as sign-posts, may be allowed within sight distance areas if located individually or in combination so as to not substantially restrict the driver's view.
(2) Trees located in sight distance areas may be removed only if they constitute a clear hazard and there is no reasonable alternative to removal.
(3) It is recognized that in some cases conditions may exist that prevent the reasonably practical attainment of desirable sight distance due to social, economic, topographical or environmental considerations or because of conditions pre-existing this amendment (adopted on September 17, 2019). In such cases, the maximum practical sight distance shall be obtained.
(C) Removal of obstruction. The Administrator shall remove sight distance obstructions located within the right-of-way of town-maintained streets. The Administrator will notify the state department of transportation of sight distance obstructions located within the right-of-way of state-maintained roadways. The Administrator shall provide written notification to the property owner(s) on which a sight distance obstruction exists on private property. The property owner shall be responsible for the prompt removal of the obstruction on their property and shall be solely liable for any and all consequences resulting from their negligence and/or failure to remove the obstruction. A sight-distance obstruction maintained in violation of this subsection is declared to be a public nuisance and is subject to the provisions of § 96.010 herein.
(Ord. passed 9-17-2019)