Chapter 12.16
CLEAR VISION AREAS

Sections:

12.16.010    Clear area vision requirements.

12.16.020    Measurement of clear vision areas.

12.16.030    Violation – Penalty.

12.16.010 Clear area vision requirements.

A clear vision area shall be maintained on the corners of all property adjacent to the intersection of two streets. A clear vision area shall contain no planting, fence or other temporary or permanent obstruction exceeding three feet in height, measured from the top of the curb or where no curb exists, from the established centerline grade of the street, except the trees exceeding three feet may be permitted if all branches and foliage to a height of eight feet above the top of the curb or established centerline grade are removed. (Ord. 92-448 § 1, 1992)

12.16.020 Measurement of clear vision areas.

A clear vision area shall consist of a triangular area, two sides of which are street lines and the third side of which is a line across the corner of the lot connecting the ends of the other two sides. The size of a clear vision area is determined by the distance from the intersection of the two street lines to the third side measured along the street. The size shall be as follows:

A. In a residential zone the distance determining the size of a clear vision area shall be 20 feet.

B. In all other zones the distance determining the size of a clear vision area shall be 15 feet, except that where the angle of an intersection between streets is less than 30 degrees the city may require a greater distance. (Ord. 92-448 § 2, 1992)

12.16.030 Violation – Penalty.

A violation of this chapter shall be a misdemeanor in accordance with Chapter 1.12 AMC. (Ord. 92-448 § 3, 1992)