See also Section 16.120.020 and Figure 16.120.020.N.
A.
A
clear vision area shall be maintained on the corner of property adjacent
to the intersection of two streets, or adjacent to the intersection
of a street and a railroad.
B.
A
clear-vision area shall consist of a triangular area. Two sides of
the triangle are lot lines measured from the corner intersection of
the street lot lines for a distance specified in this section or,
where the lot lines have rounded corners, the lot lines extended in
a straight line to a point of intersection and so measured. The triangle's
third side is a line across the corner of the lot joining the non-intersecting
ends of the other two sides.
C.
A
clear-vision area shall contain no planting, fence, wall, structure,
or temporary or permanent obstruction exceeding 36 inches in height
measured from the top of the curb or, where no curb exists, from the
established street centerline grade, except:
D.
The
following dimensional requirements govern clear vision areas:
1.
The minimum length of street sides of the clear vision triangle shall
be 15 feet. See Figure 16.132.010.
2.
The minimum vision clearance area may be increased by the Community
Development Director, City-appointed engineer, or Planning Commission
upon finding that more sight distance is required (i.e., due to traffic
speeds, roadway alignment, etc.).
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Figure 16.132.010 Vision Clearance Areas
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