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SITE TRIANGLE AMENDMENTS:

Example A. Zoning By-Law or General By-Law/Ordinance:
1. Amend Definition Section:

Sight Triangle: A triangular-shaped portion of land established at street intersections in which there are restrictions on things erected, placed or planted which would limit or obstruct the sight distance of motorists entering or leaving the intersection.

2. Amend Dimensional and Density Regulations:
Subsection ___Sight Triangle:

At no street intersection in any district shall an obstruction to vision exceeding two and one-half (2-1/2') feet in height above the street grade be placed or permitted to grow on any lot within the triangle formed by the right of way lines abutting the intersection and a line connecting points on these street lot lines at a distance of thirty-five (35') * feet from the point of intersection of each right of way line.

* This number may differ based on roadway type/classification or local preferences.

Example B. Subdivision Regulations:
1. Amend Definition Section:

2. Amend Roadway Design Standards:

Option 1 Easement:

At street intersections the applicant shall provide a sight triangle easement on each corner. The applicant shall provide a restrictive covenant on each lot which requires a sight triangle easement. Each covenant shall include specific language granting public right of entry and maintenance for the purpose of removing any object, material or otherwise, that obstructs the clear sight. The following Graphic _ shall be used to determine the distance (as measured along each right of way line) required on sides "A" and "B"of the triangle

Option 2 Additional Right of Way:

At street intersections the applicant shall provide, as part of the right of way, a sight triangle on each corner. The following Graphic _ shall be used to determine the distance (as measured along the right of way line of each roadway) required on sides "A" and "B" of the triangle.

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Sight Triangle Requirements by Street Type

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