(a) In order to provide a clear view to the motorist there shall be a triangular area of clear visibility that is free of any obstructions where there is an intersection of two (2) or more streets and/or where a driveway intersects with a street.
(b) Where a street intersects with another street, the triangular areas shall be defined by measuring twenty (20) feet from the intersection of the extension of the front and side street curb lines (or the edge of pavement where there is no curb) and connecting the lines across the property. See Figure 1109-A.
(c) Where a driveway or alley intersects a street, the triangular areas shall be defined by measuring twenty (20) feet from the edge of the driveway along the street and ten (10) feet along the driveway, perpendicular from the street. See Figure 1109-A.
(d) These standards shall not apply to driveways that provide access to any principal use under the "Residential Uses-Household Living" classification in Table 1105-1.
(e) The ZEO may reduce the distance requirement where it is determined that a narrow lot frontage would excessively reduce buildable area.
(f) These standards do not apply in the CB District.
(g) No structure, sign, or landscape element shall exceed thirty (30) inches in height, measured from the top of the curb, within the area established above, unless approved by the ZEO. Trees may be located within these areas provided they are pruned and/or the canopy is trimmed to provide clear visibility (with the exception of the tree trunk) up to eight (8) feet above the top of the curb.
(h) Where no curb exists, the height shall be measured from the top of the pavement.
(i) The Ohio Department of Transportation may impose additional restrictions along state or federal routes.
 |
Figure 1109-A: Intersection visibility area for two intersecting streets.
(j) The owner or occupant of property on which there is shrubbery, hedges or trees so located as to affect the vision of drivers on the public streets shall keep shrubbery and hedges trimmed to in accordance with these standards. Where trimming is not done within ten (10) days after notice by the ZEO, the employees of the City shall enter upon the property and trim the shrubbery, hedges, or trees at the expense of the property owner. Any shrub, hedge or tree found to be located upon public property may be removed by the City at any time.
(Ord. 2024-032. Passed 7-22-24.)