§ 20.07.070. Use limitations on corner lots.

1.

On every corner lot within the triangle formed by the street lines of such lot and a line drawn between points on such lines which are thirty feet from the intersection thereof, there shall be no structure or planting of such nature and dimension as to obstruct lateral vision other than a post, column or trunk of a tree (but not branches or foliage), which is no greater than one foot in cross section or diameter. Such lateral vision shall be maintained between two horizontal planes, one of which is two and one-half feet, and the other ten feet above the centerline grade of existing streets and/or railroads. (See Appendix Figure 13.)

2.

Since the purpose of this provision is to promote public safety by preserving reasonable sight distances for vehicular traffic at street intersections, the public works director may vary the specific requirements in those instances where structures or plantings between the two horizontal planes do not in fact interfere with sight distances.

(Ord. 11398 § 3 (part), 1997: Ord. 10595 § 9, 1994; Ord. 6708 § 3 (part), 1980)

(Ord. No. 14773, § 10(Att. I), 7-24-2012)