10.24.030   Vision Clearance Triangle at Intersections.
   A.   Vision Clearance Triangle Required - Purpose. For purposes of public safety, corner lots in all zones—except as may be permitted by any Specific Plan for zero lot line development—shall be developed in a manner that ensures visibility across the corners of the intersecting streets, alleys, and private driveways. A Vision Clearance Triangle shall be required for this purpose.
   B.   Vision Clearance Triangle Defined; Restrictions.
      1.   The Vision Clearance Triangle consists of a triangular-shaped area on a corner lot formed by measuring the prescribed distance from the intersection of the front and street side property lines, an intersecting alley, or an intersecting driveway, and connecting the lines diagonally across the property, making an approximate 90-degree triangle, as illustrated in Figure 3-1.
Figure 3-1
Vision Clearance Triangle
      2.     The Vision Clearance Triangle shall have two equal triangle sides of minimum distance 15 feet, as illustrated in Figure 3-1.
      3.   Where the intersection is formed by a street and a driveway or alley, or by a driveway and alley, the minimum length of the two equal triangle sides shall be five feet.
      4.   Within the Vision Clearance Triangle, no tree, fence, shrub, or other physical obstruction higher than 42 inches above the top of curb shall be permitted. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)