Corner Clearance Requirements

Ordinance Number 4331 Section Number 33.66

None of the following is to obstruct or interfere with the minimum sight line standards:

  • Billboard
  • Fence
  • Screen
  • Sign
  • Structure
  • Wall
  • The foliage of hedges, tree, bush or shrubs shall be erected, planted, or maintained in such a position or placed

Vision shall be clear between the elevations of 3 feet and 9 feet above the average street grade with a triangle measuring 45 feet from the corner along the two street curb lines. View the corner clearance requirement diagram (PDF).

Penalty

An obstruction lying within private property shall be removed within 14 days after notice or be subjected to a fine of not less than $1 nor more than $200 for each day after removal is required. Obstructions within the city right-of-way can be removed by the city if the adjacent property owner fails to comply within 14 days.

If clarification or additional information is needed to correct this obstruction, please call 972-205-2463.