§ 17.32.160. Intersection visibility.  


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  • A.

    Generally. To provide motorists with a clear view of intersecting streets, alleys and driveways, nothing within the clear visibility triangle shall be erected, placed, parked, planted, or allowed to grow at a level between two and one-half (2.5) feet and eight (8) feet above the adjoining street center line surface elevation. A tree whose branches are eight (8) feet or higher may be located in this area. (Ord. 2950, 2007)

    B.

    Size. The configuration of a clear visibility triangle is shown in Exhibit 32.7 and the length of each leg measured along the curbline or edge of roadway, (indicated on Exhibit 32.7 as "x") shall be forty-five (45) feet for street intersections, and ten (10) feet for alleys and fifteen (15) feet for driveways. (Ord. 3155, 2017; Ord. 2950, 2007)

    C.

    Exemption. Properties in the C-4 Central Business zoning district are required to comply with the provisions in this section unless compliance is not possible due to the setback of the building. (Ord. 2950, 2007)