(a) There shall be a clear vision zone, free of buildings, fences, walls, signs, structures and landscaping, at access points along public streets as follows:
(1) Intersection of Two (2) Streets: All corners shall maintain a clear vision zone between a height of thirty (30) inches and six (6) feet above the centerline elevation of the intersecting streets within a triangular area twenty-five (25) feet in length, measured along abutting street, with the third (3rd) side being a line connecting these two (2) sides. A nonobscuring fence may have a maximum height of thirty-six (36) inches in a clear vision zone.
(2) Non-Single Family Driveways: The sides of any driveway, except a driveway accessing a single family dwelling, shall maintain a clear vision zone formed at the corner intersection of a driveway, the two (2) sides of the triangular area being ten (10) feet in length measured along the street and the edge of the driveway and the third (3rd) side being a line connecting these two (2) sides.
(3) Trees, Landscaping, Signage and Fences: Trees may be permitted in the triangular area specified above, provided that limbs and foliage are trimmed so that they do not extend into the clear vision zone. Landscaping, except required grass or ground cover, shall not be located closer than three (3) feet from the edge of any driveway or road pavement within the triangular area. Signs shall not be permitted where they obstruct motorists' vision of regulatory signs, traffic control devices or street signs. No fence, wall, hedge, screen, sign or other structure or planting shall be higher than three (3) feet, measured above the centerline of either street or pavement within the clear vision zone.
(Ord. 134-2011. Passed 6-21-11.)