VC-01: The intent of vision clearance standards is to provide for a safe vehicular and pedestrian transportation system. The visibility at intersections, driveways, curb cuts, and entrances are particularly important for the safe movement of vehicles and pedestrians. The following vision clearance standards apply to all intersections, drive, curb cuts, and entrances.
(A) No entrance, curb cut, or drive shall be permitted if within:
(1) One hundred sixty feet of the crest of a hill where the slope on either side of the crest is 6% or greater, or the visibility is determined to be impaired by the Zoning Administrator, and the speed limit is 45 mph or greater.
(2) One hundred feet of the crest of a hill where the slope on either side of the crest is 6% or greater, or the visibility is determined to be impaired by the Zoning Administrator, and the speed limit is 30 mph or greater.
(3) Eighty feet of the crest of a hill where the slope on either side of the crest is 6% or greater, or the visibility is determined to be impaired by the Zoning Administrator, and the speed limit is under 30 mph.
(B) All intersections must maintain a clear vision triangle where no primary or accessory structures, trees, vegetation, or signs other that road signs are allowed to be placed or to project into. The clear vision triangle is illustrated below.
The following triangle leg lengths will apply to the determinati on of a clear vision triangle.
(1) Along major thoroughfares 45 feet;
(2) Along minor thoroughfares 40 feet;
(3) Along major collectors 35 feet;
(4) Along minor collectors 30 feet; and
(5) Along local roads 20 feet.
(Ord. passed - - )