(A) General. For the purpose of traffic safety, properties must provide vision clearance areas (also known as sight visibility triangles) at the intersections of streets, driveways and alleys as required by this section and Municipal Code § 71.55 (Height of Obstructions). These requirements apply only to fences, walls, landscaping, trees, signs and other similar objects. These requirements do not apply to homes, garages and other buildings that comply with the minimum setback standards of the applicable zoning district.
(B) Non-conformities. Properties non-conforming to this section must be brought into conformance when required by § 155.424.030 (Non- conforming Site Features).
(C) Vision clearance areas defined.
(1) Streets intersections. The intersection vision clearance area is the area formed by measuring 20 feet along the two intersecting corner lot lines from the point of intersection and diagonally connecting the ends of the two lines. See Figure 308-2.
(2) Driveways/alleys. The driveway/alley vision clearance area is the area formed by measuring five feet along the edge of the driveway/alley and the lot line from the point of intersection, and diagonally connecting the ends of the two lines. See Figure 308-2. Where no sidewalk is present, the lot line will be used.
Figure 308-2: Vision Clearance Area
(D) Maintenance of sight lines. No fence, wall, landscaping, vehicle or object over 36 inches in height may be placed within a vision clearance area, except as allowed by division (G) below.
(E) Pruned trees. Trees pruned at least ten feet above the established grade of the curb so as to provide clear view by motor vehicle drivers are permitted within a vision clearance area.
(F) One-way streets. Vision clearance areas are required at the intersection of one or more one-way streets where sight visibility triangles are needed for traffic safety purposes, as determined by the Director.
(G) Exceptions.
(1)
The Director, in consultation with, and concurrence by the Public Works Director and Chief of Police, may approve an administrative adjustment to allow an exception to the vision clearance area requirement.
(2) To approve the administrative adjustment, the Director must make the findings in § 155.412.030(F) (Findings for Approval) and find that compliance with the vision clearance area standard is unnecessary for traffic safety.
(Ord. 885-C.S., passed 5-21-19; Am. Ord. 902-C.S., passed 8-18-20; Am. Ord. 916-C.S., passed 7-6-21)