For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
OBSTRUCTION. Any structure, fence, shrub, bush, tree, flower, plant, motor vehicle or any other object that obscures, impairs or prevents view or sight through, over and across the sight distance area as defined in this section.
SIGHT DISTANCE AREA.
(1) HORIZONTAL AREA. The area formed by extending lines from point of intersection of intersecting streets along the centerlines of such streets for a distance of 40 feet and connecting the ends of such lines by a straight line to form the base of the triangle. Each of the two sides of this triangle will be 40 feet in length.
(2) VERTICAL AREA. The area between 30 inches and 72 inches above the horizontal area measured from the level of the point of intersection of the centerlines of the intersecting streets.
(Ord. 501, passed 2-9-76)