§ 24-47. Clear vision triangles.

Clear vision triangles are triangular areas at intersections of streets and intersections of streets and driveways in which certain visual obstructions are prohibited. These regulations establish two kinds of clear vision triangles:

(a)

Street intersection clear vision triangle. Clear vision triangles at street intersections are triangular areas formed on corner lots where visual obstructions are prohibited. The two legs of the triangle along the streets are 30 feet long, as measured from the point of intersection of the curb lines of the two intersecting streets (See figure III.B). If curb does not exist, the predominant edge of the street shall be used. The clear vision triangle is an area in which no parking, and no fence, hedge or other visual obstruction exceeding 36 inches in height, or transparent chain link fence (no slats) exceeding 42 inches in height above an established top of curb grade are prohibited except as provided by these regulations. Trees may be permitted in street intersection clear vision triangles, but only where all branches are pruned to a height of at least eight feet above grade and do not create a visual obstruction.

(b)

Driveway clear vision triangles. Driveway clear vision triangles shall be provided on both sides of driveways. A driveway clear vision triangle is formed by the connection of three points: Point 1 shall be at the intersection of the curb line and the edge of the driveway; point 2 shall be 15 feet from point 1 extending along the edge of the driveway; and point three shall be 15 feet from point 1 extending along the edge of the curb line (or street edge where no curb exists—See Figure III.C). For driveways accessing arterials, the distances shall be increased to 30 feet. The driveway clear vision triangle is an area in which no parking, and no fence, hedge or other visual obstruction exceeding 36 inches in height, or transparent chain link fence (no slats) exceeding 42 inches in height above the curb grade are prohibited except as provided by these regulations. Trees may be permitted, but only where all branches are pruned to a height of at least eight feet above grade and do not create a visual obstruction. See Figure III.C.

 

(Ord. No. 1306 , § 1(Exh. A) 11-9-16)