A. It shall be unlawful for the owner, occupant or person in control of any corner lot in the City to erect, maintain or permit to grow any obstructions to the view of drivers of motor vehicles of other vehicles, pedestrians or traffic-control devices within the "sight triangle area" of said lot, as that term is defined in Section 7-3-2 of this Chapter. The following shall be presumed to constitute an obstruction under this Section:
1. Fences, retaining walls, signs, shrubs, berms or other landscaping exceeding the height of two feet (2') measured from the nearest and highest elevation of the adjacent curb, or if no curb exists from the nearest and highest elevation of the road surface;
2. Deciduous trees whose foliage is trimmed so as not to hang down closer than seven feet (7') to the ground; provided, that the Public Works Director, or designee, may restrict the number of such trees if such number would effectively obstruct the view of drivers.
B. Nothing contained in this Chapter shall be construed as prohibiting the construction of any house, garage, office, warehouse, or other structure that complies with the provisions of the Zoning Title or that constitutes a lawful prior nonconforming use.
(1979 Code § 12.16.010; amd. Ord. 97-92, 12-16-1997)