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A. A clear-vision triangle must be maintained at the intersections of streets, alleys, and commercial driveways, with the following requirements:

1. A clear-vision triangle must contain no plantings, fences, walls, other structures, or visual obstructions within a vertical area extending from three to eight feet above the ground, measured from the established centerline of the street, alley or driveway.

2. The clear-vision triangle is determined by one of the following methods:

a. Measuring 15 feet along both street property lines beginning at their point of intersection. The third side of the triangle is a line connecting the endpoints of the first two sides of the triangle; or

b. Measuring 15 feet along the street lines and 15 feet along the edges of the driveway beginning at the respective points of intersection. The third side of each triangle is a line connecting the endpoints of the first two sides of each triangle.

3. Subsection (A)(1) of this section does not apply to:

a. A tree trimmed to the trunk within the three- to eight-foot clear area.

b. Other plant species that are so planted and trimmed as to leave a clear and unobstructed cross-view in all seasons.

c. A supporting member or appurtenance to a permanent building lawfully existing on the site.

B. Exemptions. A clear-vision triangle is not required where maximum building setbacks would otherwise conflict with this section (see AMC Chapter 19.61, Block Frontage Standards).

C. At the discretion of the City Engineer, additional clear-vision areas may be required to meet transportation safety requirements. (Ord. 3040 § 2 (Att. A), 2019)