A. Vision Clearance at Intersections.
1. Corner lot. On a corner lot in any district, no obstructions, such as structures, parking or vegetation, shall be erected, placed, planted or allowed to grow to impede vision between a height of two feet and 10 feet above the curbline grade in the vision clearance triangle.
2. Dimensions.
a. Definitions. In this subsection:
(1) The “vision distance lines” are:
(a) At the intersection of two public or private streets, the lines extending a designated length from the intersection of the streets along the back of the curb of each street, and if no curb exists, along the edge of the shoulder of the street;
(b) At the intersection of a public or private street and an alley or driveway, the line extending a designated length from the intersection of the street and the driveway or alley along the back of the curb or the edge of the shoulder of the street, and the line extending a designated length from the intersection of the street and the driveway or alley along the edge of the pavement of the driveway or alley.
(2) The “vision clearance line” is the straight line connecting the non-intersecting ends of the vision distance lines.
(3) The “vision clearance triangle” is the triangular area created by the intersection of the two vision distance lines with the vision clearance line.
(4) See Exhibit 35-160(1).
b. The dimensions of a specific vision clearance triangle shall be determined by the Zoning Administrator, with input from the Public Works Manager. If the land owner disagrees with the decision of the Zoning Administrator, the land owner may request a determination by the Village Engineer, at the cost of the land owner, as follows:
(1) At the intersection of any street with a State or County Highway, the vision clearance triangle shall be determined by the method used by the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation or the County, whichever is applicable.
(2) At the intersection of public or private streets, the length of the vision distance lines shall be 40 feet from their intersection.
(3) At the intersection of a driveway or alley with a public or private street, the length of the vision distance lines shall be 30 feet from their intersection.
c. Exceptions. The requirements of subsection A.2.a. do not apply to:
(1) Public utility poles;
(2) Trees trimmed (to the trunk) from the ground to a line at least eight feet above the level of the pavement;
(3) Official warning signs or signals;
(4) Signs mounted nine feet or more above the ground and supported by a single support with a maximum cross section of 12 inches;
(5) Earth-formed obstructions, including retaining walls, at intersections which were existing on the date of passage of this Chapter.
(6) Mailboxes.
3. Existing Buildings. Except as otherwise set forth in this Chapter, no building located at the intersection of two or more streets, where a vision clearance less than provided above exists as of the date of the passage or amendment of this Chapter, shall be structurally altered on the exterior within the vision clearance triangle unless a vision clearance triangle meeting the requirements of this section is provided at the corner of the building nearest such intersection.
4. Historic Preservation Overlay District. Buildings in the HPO shall follow the guidelines for that District, and the Historic Preservation Committee may grant exceptions to the requirements of this section. Other obstructions, except as set forth in subsection A.2.c., may not be placed in the vision clearance triangle.
5. Exceptions by Plan Commission. The Plan Commission may grant exceptions to the vision clearance requirements where the characteristics of the intersection are such that traffic safety hazards would not be created and the placement of signs or structures within the vision clearance triangle would contribute to the objectives of the zoning district. Such an exception shall be subject to review and approval by the Public Works Manager.
EXHIBIT 35-160(1):
B. Loading Requirements. On every lot on which a business, trade or industrial use is hereafter established, space with access to a public street or alley shall be provided as indicated below for the loading and unloading of vehicles off the public right-of-way.
1. B-1 through B-6 Districts (Business): one space at least 10 x 25 feet for each 5,000 sq. ft. of floor space or part thereof.
2. M-1 through M-3 Districts (Industrial): one space of at least 10 x 50 feet for each 10,000 sq. ft. of floor area or part thereof.