To ensure that landscape materials and fences do not constitute a safety hazard, a vision clearance triangle (VCT) shall be provided at all intersections of public rights of way and driveways.
A. Height: Within this area, unobstructed cross visibility at a level between forty two inches (42") and eight feet (8') above the adjacent street level shall be maintained. However, trees having limbs or foliage trimmed, except during early growth stages, so as to not extend into the sight area, shall be allowed. Landscaping material shall not be located closer than four feet (4') from the edge or top of the curb line or driveway apron, except for required ground cover.
B. Structures: Freestanding signs are permitted in the VCT only as provided in section 12-14A-18 of this title. This section shall not apply to buildings except where specifically provided for in the development standards of the zone district in which the building is located.
C. Dimensions: The vision clearance triangle for said intersections shall be as follows:
1. At intersections of public rights of way, the VCT shall be formed by measuring twenty feet (20') along each property line from the intersection and connecting the end points of such lines formed by such measurement to create a triangle.
2. At intersections of driveways and alleys with public rights of way, the VCT shall be formed by measuring ten feet (10') along the property line from the intersection and ten feet (10') along the driveway or alley connecting the end point of such lines formed by such measurement to create a triangle.
D. Exceptions: The following are exempt from the requirements of this section:
1. Public utility poles and boxes.
2. Official signs or signals. (Ord. 891, 4-13-2013)