§ 20.12.060. Vision clearance at intersections.

On any corner lot, within that area of a triangle (twenty-foot triangle) formed by the intersecting property lines and a diagonal line joining the property lines at points twenty feet from their intersection, the following conditions shall apply in any front yard, rear yard or both yards:

A.

It is unlawful for any person to place, construct or reconstruct any building or structure, including a fence or wall, on a corner lot if the top of such building or structure is more than three feet above the level of the centerline of the nearest abutting street, and such building or structure is within the above twenty-foot triangle; provided, this subsection shall not apply to a retaining wall necessary for the support of the lot, nor to a wall of a building when the building legally extends into such triangle;

B.

It is unlawful for any person to locate motor vehicles or motor vehicle parking spaces on a corner lot if the top of any motor vehicle parked there is more than three feet above the level of the centerline of the nearest abutting street, and such motor vehicles or motor vehicle parking space is within the above twenty-foot triangle;

C.

Where special conditions exist, or where practical difficulties in the development and adequate use of land would result from the literal enforcement of the terms of this section, the traffic engineer is authorized to grant a modification of the requirements set forth in this section; provided, that any such modifications so granted shall be in harmony with the general intent of this section, and consistent with the public interest, safety and general welfare. Approval of such modifications shall be in writing and shall set forth the specific details, special circumstances and/or conditions of the approval.

(Ord. 16653 § 2 (part), 2007)