(A) Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
(1) “LINE OF SIGHT.” A direct view when standing at the edge of the city right-of-way and looking to the right or left as if one were exiting from a drive.
(2) “OBSTRUCTION.” A motorized vehicle, non-motorized vehicle, tree, shrub, or any other solid object that blocks a person's view.
(B) Prohibited activity. It shall be unlawful for any person to allow an obstruction to exist on his or her property, which interferes with a neighbor's line of sight, when seeking to determine if there is oncoming traffic, prior to exiting from a private drive onto a public street or right-of-way, or entering or crossing one public street from another public street.
(C) Notice.
(1) It is the intention of this section to cause the obstruction to be removed.
(2) Thus, police officers must make all reasonable attempts to obtain voluntary compliance with this section prior to issuing a citation or having a vehicle removed by towing.
(3) No city action shall be taken, no fines shall be issued or vehicles towed until the owner thereof receives notice (personal service or copy service as same is defined by the Indiana Trial Rules), and has an opportunity to correct the condition.
(Ord. 3479, passed 8-21-06) Penalty, see § 72.99