No opaque wall, fence, sign, plant material, or other site improvement shall be erected, created, or maintained in any zoning district in such a manner that it would violate any cross-visibility and safe-sight standards required near vehicular use areas, such as within off-street parking areas; points of ingress and egress, including driveways of single-family and duplex homes; or along rights-of-way. It shall be considered safe-sight when horizontal (unobstructed) cross-visibility is maintained between thirty (30) inches and eight (8) feet. It is the responsibility of the City Engineer or designee to determine the area(s) on properties or within rights-of-way where cross-visibility is required. The City Engineer or designee shall have the authority to order the removal of any opaque wall, fence, plant material, sign, or improvement, including that which was lawfully permitted by the city, if it is determined that a visual obstruction is created, and such obstruction poses a threat or hazard to pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists traversing on or between properties, or within abutting rights-of-way. Any appeal of a decision made by an administrative official may be presented to, and decided by, the City Commission in accordance with Chapter 1, Article VIII, Section 1.
(Ord. 10-025, passed 12-7-10)