No fence, wall, structure, or landscape planting shall be erected, established, or maintained on any lot which will obstruct the view of drivers in vehicles approaching an intersection of two roads or the intersection of a road and a driveway. Fences, walls, structures, or plantings located in the triangular area described below shall not be permitted to obstruct cross-visibility between a height of 30inches and 10 feet above the lowest point of the intersecting road(s).
(a) Clear Vision Area. The triangular clear vision area (Figure 2) is described as the area formed at the intersection of two streets that meet the requirements of the intersection stopping distance as described in the most recent edition of the Ohio Department of Transportation Location and Design Manual - Roadway Design:
(b) Trees. Trees may be permitted in the clear vision area provided that limbs and foliage are trimmed so that they do not block visibility or otherwise create a traffic hazard.
(c) Landscaping. Landscaping, except turf grass or ground cover, shall not be located closer than 3 feet from the edge of any driveway or road within the clear vision area.
(d) Fences. Fences erected in a clear vision area shall have a minimum of 60 percent of the area of the vertical surface open to light and air.
(Ord. 0-15-4. Passed 2-19-15.)
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