(A) In addition to the other provisions contained in this chapter, a clear view at the intersection of two streets shall be maintained within a triangular area formed by the existing or future back-of-curb lines extended and a line connecting them at points 50 feet from the intersection of such lines; or, the property lines and a line connecting them at points 30 feet from the intersection of such lines; whichever is the least restrictive as shown herein. To maintain this clear view, the following standards shall apply, except for the exceptions noted in division (D) below.
(1) No solid-type fence or other visual obstructions between three feet and seven feet in height from the street elevation (measured from the elevation of the adjoining sidewalk) shall be allowed.
(2) Open-type fences or other obstructions which are at least 50% transparent are allowed to a height of four feet though they must be maintained to permit clear and unobstructed view.
(3) Pruning of trees is required to maintain an overhang at least seven feet above the elevation of the adjoining sidewalk or street when no sidewalk is present in the clear view area.
Intersection of Two Streets
(B) A clear-view area shall also be maintained at the intersection of a street and a private drive within a triangular area formed by a diagonal line connecting the line of the back side of the sidewalk and the line of the edge of the private drive at points ten feet from the projected intersection of such lines and a rectangular area extending from the two points of the triangular area at the location of the sidewalk to the curb of the street as shown herein. When no sidewalk is present, the measurement shall be taken from the property line along the street right-of-way as shown herein. In order to maintain this clear view, the standards outlined in divisions (A)(1), (A)(2) and (A)(3) above shall apply.
Private Drive and Street (Sidewalk)
Private Drive and Street (No Sidewalk)
(C) The owner of any fence or wall shall have the duty and be required to properly maintain the same by painting, treating, trimming, repairing or removal.
(D) Exceptions to this section include:
(1) Reasonable number of posts, telephone or power poles, pruned trees and pedestal type identification signs; and
(2) Commercial structures, designated parking stalls, signs and other obstructions located at controlled intersections within the GC (General Commercial) or CBD (Central Business District) Zoning Districts. A controlled intersection for purposes of this section includes a posted four-way stop sign intersection, three-way stop sign intersection at a “T” intersection or signalized stop light intersection.
(Prior Code, § 29.05.200) (Ord. 07-13, passed 7-19-2007; Ord. 09-18, passed 12-3-2009; Ord. 15-02, passed 1-15-2015)