A. Purpose And Intent: The purpose of this section is to avoid traffic hazards that occur from obstructed visibility at intersections of streets, alleys and driveways.
B. Applicability: The standards of this section apply to all development not exempted below. The standards of this section shall not apply to:
1. Existing Buildings: Permanent buildings existing on the effective date of this title.
2. Controlled Intersections: Stop sign controlled or traffic signal controlled intersections.
C. Establishment Of Sight Triangle: For the purpose of this section a sight triangle is defined and established at the intersection of all streets, streets and alleys, and streets and driveways. The sight triangle is measured from the center of the approaching traffic lane for each direction for a distance of four hundred fifty feet (450') for forty five (45) mph, four hundred feet (400') for forty (40) mph, and three hundred fifty feet (350') for thirty five (35) mph, in no case shall the distance be reduced below two hundred fifty feet (250').
1. Landscaping, Walls And Fences: Within the area of the sight triangle, the height of mature landscaping, walls and fences shall not exceed thirty six inches (36") in height measured from the top of the existing curb grade or crown of abutting road, whichever is lower.
2. Trees: Within the sight triangle, existing trees shall be permitted as long as only the tree trunk (no leaves, limbs, etc.) is visible within eight feet (8') of the ground. No new trees are allowed in the sight triangle. (Ord. 567, 3-20-2017)