(A) No fence, wall, structure or planting shall be erected, established or maintained on any corner lot which will obstruct the view of a driver of a vehicle approaching the intersection excepting shade trees which would be permitted where all branches are not less than 8 feet above the road level. Such unobstructed corner shall mean a triangular area formed by the street property lines and a line connecting them at points 25 feet from the intersection of the street lines or in the case of a rounded property corner from the intersection of the street property lines extended. In the case of a driveway/street intersection, the aforementioned technique shall also be used however a 10 foot dimension shall be utilized situated along the driveway and property line. Decorative fencing that would be approved on a corner could include open weave, split rail or similar fencing. Refer to illustration 3-1.
Illustration 3-1 Corner Clearance and Visibility
(B) For purpose of this chapter, an unobstructed vi ew bordering the waterfront of the St. Clair River and/or the Belle River, shall include an unobstructed view 90 degrees out from the corners of the main exterior wall most parallel to the water. Fences, walls, or similar barriers may be permitted by the Zoning Board of Appeals.
(Ord. 2016-02, passed 3-3-2016) Penalty, see § 10.99