[Adopted 7-5-2016 by Ord.
No. 2016-7]
The purpose of this article is to address inadequate sight distance
conditions at intersections in the Township due to obstructions in
the sight angle of the driver, so as to protect public safety and
welfare and to prescribe penalties for the failure to comply.
For the purpose of this article, the following terms, phrases,
words and their derivations shall have the meanings stated herein
unless their use in the text of this article clearly demonstrates
a different meaning. When not inconsistent with the context, words
used in the present tense include the future, words used in the plural
number include the singular number, and words used in the singular
number include the plural number. The word "shall" is always mandatory
and not merely directory.
The area needed for provision of an unobstructed view for
a motorist. The clear sight triangle is defined as that area which
is bounded by the center line of the curb lanes of each approach and
the straight line connecting sight points, as illustrated by Figure
6-A below.[1]
Is measured along the major road beginning at a point that
coincides with the location of the minor road vehicle. Figure 6-A
below[2] provides the recommended values for ISD.
The distance a motorist can see approaching vehicles before
his/her line of sight is blocked by an obstruction near the intersection.
The driver of a vehicle approaching or departing from a stopped position
at an intersection should have an unobstructed view of the intersection,
including any traffic control devices, and sufficient lengths along
the intersecting roadway to permit the driver to anticipate and avoid
potential collisions.
For purposes of this article, an obstruction includes, but
is not limited to, cut slopes, tall crops, hedges, bushes, trees,
parked vehicles, mailboxes, utility poles, buildings, signs or any
other object or growth that might block a motorist's line of sight.
Any individual, corporation, company, partnership, firm,
association or political subdivision of this state subject to municipal
jurisdiction.
[1]
Editor's Note: Figure 6A is included as an attachment to this chapter.
[2]
Editor's Note: Figure 6A is included as an attachment to this chapter.
A.
A clear sight triangle shall be located at every street intersection
with another street or a private driveway.
B.
The placement of crops, hedges, trees, parked vehicles, mailboxes,
utility poles, buildings, signs or any other object or growth that
might obstruct or block a motorist's clear sight triangle is hereby
prohibited.
C.
The distances for the sight triangle at intersections without traffic
control shall be based on the authorized speed in accordance with
the Intersection Sight Distance Table in Figure 6-A above.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Figure 6A is included as an attachment to this chapter.
D.
Existing obstructions to the clear sight triangle shall be removed
within 365 days of the passage of this article.
This article shall be enforced by the Code Enforcement Officer
and/or other municipal officials of Shamong Township.
Any person(s) who is found to be in violation of the provisions of this article shall be subject to a fine not to exceed those limits established by § 1-15 of the Code of the Township of Shamong for each obstruction to the clear sight triangle that is not removed in accordance with this article.
