§ 6.11. Sight triangle.  


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  • a.

    A sight triangle (typical) shall be defined at every street intersection with another street.

    (1)

    At public street intersections, the sight triangle is delineated by the two intersecting street right-of-way lines and a line connecting the right-of-way lines at the points indicated in the Sight Triangle Table. The connecting points shall be measured from the right-of-way lines extended to their point of intersection.

    Table 6-12
    Sight Triangle Table
    (See Drawing)

    "A" Distance Required
    (feet)
    "B" Distance
    Required
    Local Street Collector Arterial
    When Intersecting With:
    Local Street 30 100 150 30
    Collector 30 100 150 100
    Arterial 30 100 150 150

     

    b.

    Within the sight triangle, the planting of trees or other vegetation or the location of structures exceeding 30 inches in height that would obstruct the clear sight across the area of the easement shall be prohibited.

(Ord. No. 01-7-2, § I, 7-16-01)