A. Minimum Corner Sight Distance: "Corner sight distance for local streets", as defined in the AASHTO guidelines, shall be a minimum of three hundred feet (300'). All other locations shall be provided with sight distance in accordance with AASHTO guidelines.
B. Clear View Of Intersection Streets:
1. Corner Lots: In all zones, no obstruction to view in excess of two feet (2') in height shall be placed on any corner lot within a triangular area formed by the edge of the paved surface and a line connecting them at points forty feet (40') from the intersection of the paved surfaces, except a reasonable number of trees pruned so as to permit unobstructed vision to automobile drivers (figure A of this section).
2. Clear View At Driveways: All driveways entering onto a public street, or right of way, shall have a clear view for drivers entering onto the street. That clear view shall be measured two feet (2') above the surface of the ground and form a triangle fifteen feet (15') from the intersection of the driveway, or right of way, except a reasonable number of trees pruned so as to permit unobstructed vision to automobile drivers (figure B of this section).
C. Removal By City: Landscaping material or other obstructions which infringes the clear view of intersecting streets creates a safety hazard, after twenty (20) days' notice to property owner by certified mail has been given, may be trimmed or removed by city employees or by any other person or entity designated by the city.
D. Reimbursement To City: The city shall be entitled to reimbursement of the costs incurred by it in trimming or removing landscaping or obstructions under this section, and may seek such reimbursement by sending an itemized invoice by certified mail to the property owner at its last known address. If the property owner fails to pay such costs to the city within twenty (20) days after the date of mailing such invoice, the city may cause suit to be brought in an appropriate court of law seeking such payment, interest thereto at the statutory rate, and the city attorney fees and costs of suit. (Ord. 2016-23, 9-22-2016)