No sign, ornamental fence, wall, structure, or planting shall be erected, established or maintained on any lot which will obstruct the view of drivers in vehicles approaching an intersection of two streets or the intersection of a street and a driveway, except as provided below. This area shall be known as the unobstructed sight zone.
(a) The unobstructed sight zone shall be determined as follows:
(1) The area formed at the corner intersection of two planned right-of-way lines. The two sides of the triangular area being 25 feet in length measured along abutting planned right-of-way lines and third side being a line connecting these two sides, or
(2) The area formed at the corner intersection of a planned right-of-way and a driveway, the two sides of the triangular area being 20 feet in length measured along the right-of-way line and edge of the driveway, and the third side being a line connecting these two sides.
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(b) Fences, walls, structures, or plantings located in the unobstructed sight zone shall not be permitted to obstruct cross-visibility within a vertical height band between two and one-half feet to six feet above curb level. Trees shall be permitted provided that limbs and foliage are trimmed so that they do not extend into the cross-visibility area or otherwise create a traffic hazard.
(Ord. 2015-74. Passed 6-18-15.)
(Ord. 2015-74. Passed 6-18-15.)