12.40.120 Height of Plants
   A.   It is unlawful for the owner or occupant of any corner lot in the City to keep, permit, or maintain trees, hedges, shrubs, or any growth within the sight triangle as shown on the Standard Drawing(s) referenced in Section 12.30.020 of this Code, unless the trees, shrubs, hedges or other growth are trimmed so that the height of same shall not exceed two and one-half (2½') feet above the pavement at the curb lines of the intersecting streets, except that trees with main stalks or trunks exposed to a height of eight (8') feet above the ground need not be trimmed or cut, unless directed to do so by the Director of Development Services.
   B.   It is unlawful for any owner or occupant of any premises in the City to permit, keep, or maintain hedges, shrubs, or any growth over two (2') feet in height within a distance of six (6') feet from the property line at any point within six (6') feet of a driveway, except that trees with main stalks or trunks exposed to a height of eight (8') feet above the ground need not be trimmed or cut unless the trees are determined to constitute a sight restriction to the Director of Development Services.
(Ord. MC-1027, 9-09-98; Ord. MC-783, 5-06-91; Ord. MC-344, 2-22-84; Ord. MC-325, 12-06-83; Ord. 2273, 9-22-59; Ord. 1655, 4-08-41)