For the purpose of providing adequate vision of vehicular and pedestrian traffic, a clear view area shall be maintained at the intersection of every street, whether public or private, and at the intersection of every driveway with a public or private street. The clear view provisions are considered life safety standards and shall supersede any conflicting provisions of this title.
No provision of this section shall be construed to allow the continuance of any nonconforming tree, shrub, plant or plant growth, fence, wall, other screening material, or other obstruction which interferes with the safety of pedestrians or vehicle traffic.
A. The clear view area for a street intersection shall be determined by measuring forty feet (40') from the point of intersection of street curb lines, and then connecting the termini of those lines forming a triangle that encompasses a portion of the street right-of-way and the adjoining lot. Within that clear view area, the following shall apply:
1. Solid fences, walls, sight obscuring vegetation and/or other sight obscuring devices shall not exceed two feet (2') in height above the level of the curb.
2. Chainlink fences or fences which are seventy five percent (75%) or more open shall not exceed four feet (4') in height above the level of the curb.
3. Tree trunks shall not be located within the clear view triangle, however, tree canopies may extend into the clear view area if they are trimmed at least seven feet (7') above the ground level.
4. No sign shall be allowed in the clear view triangle unless it is specifically permitted by this title and it is determined by the City Engineer that it is not a safety hazard. (Ord. 07-13, 6-5-2007)
5. No obstruction of any sort shall be allowed which interferes with the safety of pedestrians or traffic unless it is specifically permitted by this title and it is determined by the City Engineer that it is not a safety hazard. (Ord. 07-13, 6-5-2007; amd. 2012 Code)
B. The clear view area for the intersection of a driveway and a street shall be determined by first establishing the point of intersection of the driveway edge and the street property line, then measuring ten feet (10') along the property line away from the driveway, and ten feet (10') along the edge of the driveway in toward the property. A line is then drawn from the termini of the two (2) lines, forming a triangle. Within this area, a chainlink fence or a fence seventy five percent (75%) or more open shall be a maximum of four feet (4') in height, and any wall or other type of fence or sight obscuring growth shall be a maximum of three feet (3') in height. (Ord. 07-13, 6-5-2007)