No tree shall be planted closer than 35 feet of any street corner, measured from the point of nearest intersecting curbs or curb lines. All shrubs and bushes located on the triangle formed by two right-of-way lines at the intersection of two streets, and extending for a distance of 20 feet each way from the intersection of the right-of-way lines on any corner lot within the township, shall not be permitted to grow to more than 30 inches in height from the top of the curb at street level, in order that the view of the driver of a vehicle approaching a street intersection shall not be obstructed. Trees may be planted and maintained on private property in this area, provided that all branches are trimmed to maintain a clear vision for a vertical height of 15 feet above the roadway surface. Any owner of any property failing to trim any tree, shrubs or bushes in conformity with this section shall be notified by the Building Official, by mailing the notice by certified mail to the owner at his or her last known address or, if the owner is unknown, by posting the notice in some conspicuous place on the premises. The notice shall require trimming in conformity with this section, within 30 days after the date of the notice. Upon the expiration of that period, the Building Official may cause the trimming to be done, and the cost thereof shall be placed on the tax roll for the lot or parcel and collected as provided by the township Charter.
(Ord. 1016, Amendment 25, passed 7-27-2021)