A. 
The intent of this Subsection 4.01. is to promote safe roadways by ensuring adequate visibility at intersections.
B. 
These regulations are effective whenever any development is occurring or any objects are placed or modified within the Sight Visibility Triangle as defined by 4.01.02. below.
(Ordinance 2017-13 adopted 10/2/2017)
A. 
The Sight Visibility Triangle shall remain open and completely unobstructed at a height between two (2) feet and eight (8) feet above the top of the adjacent curb. This includes signage, plantings, fences, or any other items.
B. 
No development requiring a permit shall occur within the Sight Visibility Triangle at any height.
C. 
Sight Visibility Triangle shall be indicated as an easement on Plats and identified on Site Plans.
D. 
Sight Visibility Triangle minimum leg dimensions shall be determined according to the following:
1. 
Street/Street Intersection: Twenty-five (25) feet.
Figure 60. Sight Visibility Triangle for a Street/Street Intersection
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2. 
Street/Alley Intersection: Fifteen (15) feet.
Figure 61. Sight Visibility Triangle for a Street/Alley Intersection
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3. 
Driveway/Street Intersection: Fifteen (15) feet.
Figure 62. Sight Visibility Triangle for Driveway/Street Intersection
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E. 
Modified Dimensions.
1. 
Reduction. The required dimensions in D above may be reduced by the City Engineer if the City Engineer determines that the reduction is necessary due to site-specific constraints and does not negatively impact the safety of the intersection.
2. 
Increase. The required dimensions in D above may be increased by the City Engineer if the City Engineer determines that the increase is appropriate due to site-specific constraints and roadway speeds to ensure the safety at the intersection.
a. 
Increased sight distances shall be calculated in accordance with the latest edition of the AASHTO "A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets."
b. 
If a field inspection indicates that driveway sight distance may be insufficient, the Applicant will be required to submit vertical and horizontal information prepared by a registered professional engineer to the City Engineer that verifies adequate sight distance is available for the proposed driveway location.
3. 
Intersection Sight Distance. On a corner lot in any district, nothing shall be erected, placed, planted, or allowed to grow in such a manner so as to materially impair the Intersections Sight Distance (ISD) as defined in the current edition of the American Association of State Transportation Officials (AASHTO), A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets; without approval of a variance by the City, except that fences, walls, or hedges may be permitted provided that such fences, walls, or hedges do not impair vision from three (3) feet to six (6) feet above the curb line elevation.
(Ordinance 2017-13 adopted 10/2/2017)