Strategy 1 Action Step 3

Vision Clearance/Sight Visibility Triangles for corner lots

1. Burlington, VT (pop. 42,417)
http://www.burlingtonvt.gov/PZ/Fence-Siting-Requirements

Fences may be placed within the required setback along a property line, but shall be
setback sufficiently to provide for the maintenance of both sides of the fence without
entering onto the adjacent property and shall present a finished side to the adjoining
property and public street. Fences placed within a clear sight triangle along driveways
and at street intersections, or between an existing building and the front property line,
whichever is less, shall be limited to 3-feet in height above the curb in order to provide
safe sight distances for pedestrians and vehicles. Styles, materials and dimensions of
the proposed fence shall be compatible with the context of the neighborhood and the
use of the property.

City of
Burlingto
n,
Vermont

http://www.burlingtonvt.gov/sites/default/files/PZ/CDO/CDO20120910_07_article_6.
Department of Planning & Zoning
City Hall, Burlington, Vermont 05401
Phone: 802-865-7188 Fax: 802-865-7195

Fence height is restricted to a maximum of 3 feet above the curb level within the Clear Sight Triangle to provide
safe visibility for pedestrians and vehicles (Sec 6.2.2(m)). The Clear Sight Triangle applies to fences sited on street
corners and driveway entrances
2. Kirkland, WA (pop. 48,787)
http://www.kirklandwa.gov/depart/Public_Works/Transportation___Streets/Sight_Distance_Gui
delines.htm?PageMode=Print

1. General: These guidelines the areas around all intersections and driveways, the sight distance triangle that must be kept clear of
sight obstructions. The sight distance triangle depends primarily on the required visibility at the intersection or driveway. It is
determined by the type of intersection control (stop sign, traffic signal or no control) and the speed limit on the major road or
street entered upon. In the following subsections, the sight distance requirements used to properly establish sight distances
triangles at various types of intersections and driveways establish are presented. Table 2 lists recommended (desirable) and
minimum (required) sight distance values and Figures 1, 2, 3.a and 3.b show corresponding sight distance triangles.

TABLE 1. Types of Intersections and Driveways.

Use this table to determine type (A through F)
All cases except driveways

Average Daily Traffic (ADT) on Speed Limit (MPH) on

Type Major Street or Street Entered Control Type Major Street or Street
Upon. Entered Upon.

A < 1000 None 25

B Any Stop sign Any

Yield (four legged

C1 < 1000 25
intersection)

C2 < 1000 Yield (T intersection) 25

D Any Signal Any

F Cases not covered by Types A through D

Driveways (includes vehicular access easements and tracts)

Major Street Average Daily

Type Driveway PM Peak Volume
Traffic

E1 <10 <6000

E2 10 ≥ and < 50 Any

E3 50 ≥ and ≤ 200 Any

E4 > 200 Any

F Cases not covered by Types E1 through E4

Kirkland, WA (Cont’

Type A - Uncontrolled Intersections

Uncontrolled intersections are not controlled by either stop or yield signs. They are usually located on streets
that carry very low volumes and have a 25 MPH speed limit. Figure 1 below shows the sight distance triangle
for this type of intersection. In this Figure, Point A and each point B are located on the center of the intersecting
street approaches, 115 ft. from Point C, which is located in the center of the intersection. The sight distance
triangle area that must be kept free of site obstructions is the shaded area limited by segments AC, BC and AB.
Type B - Stop Controlled Intersections
Type B intersections are those at which the minor street approaches are controlled by stop signs. Sight distance
triangle to the left is the shaded area bounded by segments A-B, B-c2 and A-C2; where as sight distance
triangle to the right is the shaded area bounded by the A-B, B-C1 and A-C1 segments as shown in Figure 2
below. Point A, or decision point, is located in the center of the minor street approach lane, 14 ft. from the edge
of the major road's traveled way. The traveled way is the portion of the road intended for the movement of
vehicles and bicycles, exclusive of shoulders and turning lanes. Point B is located on the center of the through
lane on the major street (or in the center of the major street approach if more than one lane exists), a specific
distance left and right from Points C1 and C2. The distance C1-B (same as C2-B) is the required site distance,
which can be found in Table 2.

Although it is not typical to do so, if a parking lane exists on the major street, it may be excluded from the
traveled way in special cases. Usually these are cases where volumes and speeds are low and therefore the
overall safety risk at the intersection is considered low.
3. Lubbock TX (pop. 228,573)
http://www.mylubbock.us/departmental-websites/departments/code-
enforcement/services/lists/other/information-about-view-obstruction

CORNER

No trees may be planted in the visibility triangle. Maximum height for any fence or other object in this
area is two (2) feet.

2. Corner Lots. It shall be unlawful to set out, construct, maintain, or permit or cause to be set out, construct, or maintain
any tree, shrub, plant, sign or structure, or any other view obstruction having a height greater than two (2) feet as
measured from the top of the curb of the adjacent streets within the intersection visibility triangle. This restriction shall not
apply to traffic control signs and signals, street signs, or utility poles placed within such area by authority of the City
Council. Intersection visibility triangle shall mean a triangle sight area, at all intersections, which shall include that
portion of public right-of-way and any corner lot within a triangle formed by a diagonal line extending through points on the
two (2) property lines twenty-five (25) feet from the street corner intersection of the property lines (or that point of
intersection of the property lines extended) and intersecting the curb lines.
4. Boulder, CO (pop 97,385)
http://www.colocode.com/boulder2/chapter9-9.htm#main

requirements for right angle intersections only.

Figure 9-8: Sight Triangle at Intersection of Streets

The shaded area is required to be kept free of all structures, fences, landscaping and other materials. The size of
the sight triangle is based on the size of the road and speed limit, as shown in the table below.

TABLE 9-8: SIGHT TRIANGLE REQUIREMENTS

Lane Usage Additional Facilities Speed Limit Y Distance (Left) Y Distance (Right)

2 lanes None 25 mph 155 feet 105 feet

30/35 mph 210 feet 145 feet

Bike lane or on-street parking 25 mph 110 feet 85 feet

30/35 mph 150 feet 115 feet

Bike lane and on-street parking 25 mph 90 feet 75 feet

30/35 mph 125 feet 100 feet

3 or 4 lanes None 25 mph 155 feet 80 feet

30/35 mph 210 feet 110 feet

40/45 mph 265 feet 135 feet

Bike lane or on-street parking 25 mph 110 feet 65 feet

30/35 mph 150 feet 90 feet

40/45 mph 195 feet 115 feet

 Bike lane and on-street parking 25 mph 90 feet 60 feet

30/35 mph 125 feet 80 feet

40/45 mph 160 feet 100 feet

5 or more lanes None 25 mph 155 feet 60 feet

30/35 mph 210 feet 85 feet

40/45 mph 265 feet 110 feet

Bike lane or on-street parking 25 mph 110 feet 55 feet

30/35 mph 150 feet 75 feet

40/45 mph 195 feet 95 feet

Bike lane and on-street parking 25 mph 90 feet 50 feet

30/35 mph 125 feet 65 feet

40/45 mph 160 feet 85 feet

(d) Modifications: The requirements of this section may be modified by the city manager, pursuant to section 9-2-2,
"Administrative Review Procedures," B.R.C. 1981, if accepted engineering practice would indicate that a modified visibility
distance, either greater or lesser, would be acceptable or necessary for the safety of pedestrians, motorists, and
bicyclists.

(e) Violations: No person shall violate or fail to prevent or remedy any violation of the provisions of this section on such
property. When a violation of this section is observed, the city manager will provide a written notice to correct the condition
to the property owner or occupant, whichever is applicable. Personal service of such notice or mailing such notice to the
last known address of the owner of the premises by certified mail shall be deemed sufficient service. Any such notice shall
describe the violation, describe the corrective measures necessary, and set forth a time limit for compliance, dependent
upon the hazard created, which time limit shall not be less than seven days from the service of the notice.

(f) Failure to Comply: In the event that there is failure to comply with the notice when the time limit prescribed therein has
expired, the city manager may trim or cause to be trimmed, or otherwise remove the obstruction described in the notice.
Such action shall not preclude any prosecution for violation of the terms of this section. The costs of such action shall be
paid by the property owner, and, if not paid, may be certified by the city manager to the county treasurer for collection as
taxes.

(g) Public Nuisance: Notwithstanding any other provision in this section, any landscaping, structure, fence or other
obstruction which the city manager deems as an immediate and serious danger to the public, is hereby declared a public
nuisance and shall be trimmed or removed within twenty-four hours after notification by the city manager. If the property
owner or occupant fails to do so, the city manager may trim or remove the nuisance. The costs of such action shall be
paid by the property owner, and, if not paid, may be certified by the city manager to the county treasurer for collection as
taxes

Ordinance Nos. 5986 (1998); 7522 (2007)

5. Scottsdale, AZ (pop 217,355)
http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/Asset634.aspx x

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City of Scottsdale – Jul y 2006
The maximum profile grade through an intersection is 6 percent for arterials and collector streets and 8 percent for local
streets. The intersecting streets’ profiles and cross slopes need to be coordinated with one another to ensure a safe and
comfortable driving surface. Typically this may mean extending grades through the intersection for approximately 75 feet
to 150 feet. Short vertical curves may be necessary in lieu of grade breaks.
D. Intersection and Driveway Sight Distance
In order to provide the opportunity for vehicles at an intersection to safely cross or make left or right turns onto a through
street, adequate sight distance must be provided. Sight distance should be based on the design speed for the roadway.
Design speeds for new roadways should conform to those identified in Section 5-3.101 and Appendices 5-3A and 5-3B.
Typically design speeds are 10 mph higher than the anticipated posted speed limit. The sight distance requirements
outlined below are required for all private and public street intersections and at all intersections of driveways onto public or
private streets. Internal driveway intersections on private property are excluded from these requirements.

Figure 5.3-26 depicts the technique used to determine the driver’s eye location and an approaching vehicle; a line is then
drawn to connect these 2 points. Continuous unobstructed line of sight must be provided along this line and throughout
the approach to the intersection, providing an unobstructed sight triangle to the side street driver. Sight lines are to be
drawn on roadway and landscaping plans to represent the areas that must be free of all objects and topography in excess
of 24 inches above the roadway surface, however, certain vegetation will be allowed. Vegetation placed within the sight
triangle will be of a low variety that remains below 24 inches when mature. Trees can be considered within the triangle as
long as the canopies are above 7 feet, they are a single trunk variety, and they are not spaced in a configuration that
creates a “picket fence” effect.

FIGURE 5.3-26. INTERSECTION & DRIVEWAY SIGHT DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS

Side Street/Driveway
* 5 feet measured to nearest lane line or centerline.
**15 feet measured from face-of-curb or edge-of-travelway.
S = Intersection sight distance in feet on drivers left and right for right turns, left turns and
through traffic. (From the 2004 AASHTO Geometric Design of Highways and Streets)
(See Appendices 5-3A, 5-3B, and 5-3C for distance S.)
Scottsdale, AZ, (Cont’d)
GEOMETRICS Section 5-3
DESIGN STANDARDS & POLICIES MANUAL PAGE 21
City of Scottsdale – Jul y 2006
1. Right-Angle Intersections Right-angle intersections are those whose legs meet at an angle of 88 to 90 degrees. For
these right-angle intersections the sight distances shown in Appendices 5-3A, 5-3B, and 5-3C are to be used with Figure
5.3-26 to calculate the sight triangle. Appendices-3A and 5-3B present the intersection sight distances for all street
classifications which were determined assuming passenger car traffic. Appendix 5-3C presents the sight distance
requirements for varying roadway widths and design speeds for passenger cars, single unit trucks, and combination
trucks. If high volumes of truck traffic are anticipated, sight distances given in Appendix 5-3C will be used. Sight distances
for vehicles turning left from the main street should also be considered and calculated based on the AASHTO Geometric
Design of Highways and Streets.
2. Skewed Intersections For skewed intersections where the intersection angles are less than 88 degrees, sight
distances must be calculated in accordance with the procedures described in Earshot’s Geometric Design of Highways
and Streets.
3. Intersections Within or Near a Curve Sight distance measurements, identified as S in Figure 5.3-26, need to follow
the curved street alignment when the intersection is within or near a horizontal curve.
4. Traffic Safety Triangles Traffic Safety Triangles should be used as a means to limit the height of structures,
vegetation, and other improvements on corner properties immediately adjacent to intersections. Safety triangles are not
to be used as a substitute for intersection sight distance! Safety triangles provide additional visibility around corners
for all intersection approaches, and should be applied to the design of perimeter walls and landscape features. Items
within the safety triangle cannot be higher than 24” measured from the roadway surface. Figure 5.3-27 depicts the method
used to determine the safety triangle location. The sight distance requirements contained in both Figure 5.3-26 and Figure
5.3-27 are applied at all corner lots.
5. Right-of-Way at Corners A minimum of 25-foot radius rights-of-way shall be dedicated at street intersections to
provide room for traffic control and sight distance.
E. Auxiliary Lanes An exclusive turning lane permits separation of conflicting traffic movements and removes turning
vehicles from the flow of through traffic. Figures 5.3-28 and 5.3-29 depict the design standards for auxiliary lanes. These
standards apply for right and left turn lanes at street intersections and for deceleration lanes at mid-block driveways. The
requirement for an auxiliary lane may necessitate additional rights-of-way. Modifications to the storage and transition
lengths may be allowed by the Transportation Department where the conditions do not allow the full design standard to be
met.
FIGURE 5.3-27. TRAFFIC SAFETY TRIANGLE ON CORNER PROPERTY

24" Height

Major Street
Parkway, Expressway, Arterials, Major Collector 25
Minor Collector, 35
* Local Streets 35 / 60 / 70
* If the standard right-of-way (46 ft local residential, 60 ft local collector)
is not available, the safety triangle (X) shall measure 60 ft on local
residential streets and 70 ft on local collector streets from the
centerlines of the streets.
 6. Wichita Falls, TX (pop 104,553)
http://wichitafalls.eregulations.us/rule/coor/102-40

Area of Visibility
7. Sandy, OR (pop 9,570)
http://www.ci.sandy.or.us/vertical/sites/%7B08758F4D-2A53-4D1D-B7C5-
B13B658BB891%7D/uploads/Clear_Vision_Area_Diagram.jpg

Clear Vision Area

A. A clear vision area shall be maintained on each corner of property adjacent to the intersection of two streets, a
street and a railroad, and on driveways providing vehicular access to a public way, excluding alleys.
B. On all corner lots, no vehicle, fence, wall, hedge, or other planting or structure (temporary or permanent) shall be
parked, erected, planted, placed, located or maintained above 30 inches in height measured from the top of the curb
or, where no curb exists, from the established street center line grade of the intersecting streets, so as to impede
visibility within the sight triangle.
C. Driveways providing vehicular access to a public way shall have a minimum vision clearance area formed by the
intersection of the driveway centerline, the street right-of-way line, and a straight line joining said lines through points
20 ft. from their intersection. No obstruction over 30 inches in height that has a cross section over twelve inches shall
be permitted in such areas.
D. A clear vision area shall consist of a triangular area two sides of which are lot lines for a distance specified in this
regulation, or, where the lot lines have rounded corners, the lot lines extended in a straight line to a point of
intersection and so measure, and the third side of which is a line across the corner of the lot joining the non-
intersecting ends of the other two sides.
E. The foregoing provisions shall not apply to the following:
1. A public utility poles, signal poles, light pole, or other utility appurtenance.
2. A tree trimmed (to the trunk) to a line at least 8 ft. above the level of the intersection.
3. A plant species of open growth habit that is not planted in the form of a hedge and which is so planted and
trimmed to leave at all seasons a clear and unobstructed cross view.
4. A supporting member or appurtenance to a permanent building lawfully existing on the date this code is
adopted.
5. An official warning sign or signal.
6. A place where the natural contour of the ground is such that there can be no cross visibility at the intersection.
7. A sign mounted 10 ft. or more above the ground with supports that do not encroach into the clear vision area.
8. A signalized intersection.
F. Buildings and uses in existence at time of passage of this code are considered nonconforming and may continue as
specified in Chapter 17.08 - Nonconforming Development.
G. Any obstruction maintained in violation of this section shall be abated pursuant to Chapter 17.06 - Enforcement.
8. Cedar Mill, OR (pop 14,546)
http://cedarmill.org/news//611/vegetation.html

NOTE – Cedar Mill is an unincorporated community in Washington County west of Portland. The
article below shows one way to get the message out to residents about the importance of maintaining
sight visibility at intersections. The next page (Los Gatos, CA) shows a similar approach.

Vanquish that vigorous vegetation!

by David Miller
Anyone who lives in Western Oregon can tell you how fast things grow this time of year! And we all know that those blossoming
buds don't always stay confined to the garden. If you have shrubs or trees next to a garden path, the path may soon disappear if you
don't do some trimming. The same holds true if you have vegetation along the edge of a sidewalk or roadside path.
We have all seen properties where overgrown vegetation encroaches upon an adjacent sidewalk. This can create serious safety
problems, as it may force children and other pedestrians to walk in the roadway. In addition, overgrown vegetation can make it harder
for drivers to see pedestrians, especially at corners. And if the vegetation blocks a traffic sign that is obviously a problem.
What you may not know is that the owner of the property adjoining a sidewalk or roadway is responsible for trimming vegetation to
keep the sidewalk and/or edge of the roadway clear. While the County may do this occasionally along some main roads, they
generally do not do it along neighborhood streets, leaving it completely up to the property owners to vanquish vigorous vegetation in
the neighborhoods. Corner property owners have an additional, very important responsibility: they need to maintain a "sight triangle",
which generally means keeping vegetation trimmed below three feet high in the triangular region between the corner and points 20
feet back from the corner on each street. Finally, all property owners need to keep vegetation trimmed around signs and street lights.
The Streetside Safety Campaign will kick off in June. Our goal is to make Cedar Mill safer for everyone, reclaiming our sidewalks and
roadsides and improving visibility at intersections. With school out and children roaming the neighborhoods, this is especially
important. So, please take the time do the following:

• Assess what needs to be trimmed on your property. See the diagrams (from Washington County) for details.
• Do the trimming. Better yet, organize a neighborhood cleanup day and have some fun working with your neighbors to get it done.

• Get rid of the trimmings in your yard debris recycling bin. If you have more
trimmings than will fit in one or two loads, there are places such as Best-Buy-
in-Town that will take them for a nominal fee. Or, if you have a very large
amount of trimmings, such as from a neighborhood cleanup day, Washington
County may be willing to take them away for you.

Working together, we can take back our neighborhoods! For more information
on the clearing requirements, and to explore options for debris disposal, you
can contact Washington County at 403-846-7623, on the Web at www.wc-
roads.com (click on Roadside Vegetation), or by email at
lutops@co.washington.or.us. For ideas for organizing a neighborhood
cleanup day, you can contact Cecilia Hagle with Washington County, at
Cecilia_hagle@co.washington.or.us
9. Los Gatos, CA (pop _29,413)
https://www.realtown.com/liveinlosgatos/blog

Corner lot landscaping ordinance - line of sight is important for vehicle safety
Date: Sep. 16, 2011
Tags: Landscaping, Traffic, Corners, Neighborhood, Safety, Cars, Speeding, Line Of Sight, Ordinance, Code

Neighborhood traffic issues have been a topic of much discussion over in the Belwood neighborhood and elsewhere in Los Gatos. Residents are
upset about speeding, ignoring or rolling through stop signs, cutting through residentail areas rather than taking major roads and, of course, zipping
around corners dangerously.
Perhaps part of the problem with corners is that many corner lots have been heavily landscaped such that there is no "line of sight" over the top of
the yard. The idea is that if you are turning right on a corner, for instance, there should not be a tall hedge or fence which prevents you from seeing if
a car is parked there, a child is playing in the street (not allowed but a fairly common practice) or some other obstruction is unseen. Maybe you were
aware that corner lots cannot have a tall fence all the way around (there's a "fence sight triangle" or "corner sight triangle" of visibility required),
but the same principle applies to bushes, shrubs and trees also, and for the same reason: safety.
Did you know that the town of Los Gatos has an ordinance or municiple code which addresses this
topic?
Sec. 26.10.065. - Obstructions at corners of intersecting streets.
The owner or occupant of any corner lot or premises in the Town shall keep trees, hedges and growth
at the corners of intersecting streets, whether between the curb line and the private lot line, or within
the private lot or premises, so trimmed that the height of the same shall not exceed three (3) feet
above the curb level for a distance of thirty (30) feet measured horizontally in any direction from the
point of intersection of the property lines at street corners; provided, that trees whose main trunks
are exposed to a height of seven and one-half (7½) feet above the curb need not be so trimmed or cut.
(Code 1968, § 31-15)
Elsewhere, it's made clear that fences are included in this visual clearance area for corner lots:

In residential zones, fences, hedges, and walls not over six (6) feet high are allowed on or within all
property lines, except that no owner or occupant of any corner lot or premises in the Town shall erect
or maintain upon such lot or premises any fence, hedge or wall higher than three (3) feet above the curb in a traffic view area unless a
permit is secured from the Town Engineer. A traffic view area is the area which is within fifteen (15) feet of a public street and within two
hundred (200) feet of the right-of-way line of an intersection.
A couple of months back I saw the part about 6' limit on hedges generally and noticed that our front yard hedge was more than that so got our
gardeners to bring it down and into compliance. (I'd like to get rid of it entirely, actually - but need to have a plan to relandscape the whole yard
before Jim will let me selectively remove stuff).
This visual below is probably more helpful than the wording on the town's website (though this came from the section on fences, it seems to apply to
landscaping as well):

I'm sure that many Los Gatos homeowners and

residents aren't aware of this at all. (I wasn't until this
week when a neighbor mentioned it to me.) Perhaps,
with our other traffic calming and safety improvment
measures, we could address the lack of visibility due
to thick hedges, bushes and trees at many of these
corner lots. It will no doubt be unpopular to raise
awareness of this issue as often this landscaping was
very beautifully planned and serves a purpose of
providing privacy, a noise and headlight buffer and
more for those who live in the corner houses. But
safety should be a first priority.
Finally, while having neighbors with overgrown or
heavily landscaped corner lots probably does not have
a direct, negative impact on real estate values, having
speeding and other traffic safety issues certainly
does. When I bring my realty clients out to view homes and they see cars ignoring stop signs, screeting around corners or otherwise misbehaving, it
makes them less inclined to want to buy a house or condo in that area. In the long run, whatever contributes to traffic and safety problems also
contributes to a lessening of desireability to likely home buyers too. And that, of course, pulls real estate sales prices and values down.
10. Los Alamitos, CA (pop., 11,668)
http://qcode.us/codes/losalamitos/view.php?topic=17-3-17_16-17_16_140&frames=on
Title 17 ZONING

Division 3. Site Planning and General Development Standards

Chapter 17.16 GENERAL DEVELOPMENT AND USE STANDARDS

17.16.140 Sight safety triangle.

A. Sight Safety Triangle. Corner parcels shall be developed in a manner that ensures
visibility across the corners of the intersecting streets, alleys and private driveways. The sight safety
triangle area shall be described as a triangular shaped area on a corner parcel formed by measuring
fifteen (15) feet from the intersection of the front and street side property lines, or an intersecting alley
or driveway, and connecting the lines diagonally across the property making a ninety (90)-degree
triangle as shown in Figure 3-03 below.

B. Height of Obstructions. The maximum height cutback of any object (e.g. fence,
landscaping, signs, walls, etc.) located in the corner area shall be three feet, measured from the
adjoining top of curb. The three-foot height limit shall not apply to traffic safety devices, trees trimmed
to eight feet above the adjacent top of curb, utility poles, and other government or utility installed
devices. (Ord. 688 § 1, 2006)

Figure 3-03

Sight Safety Triangle Area

11. Durham, NC (pop _228,330)
http://ww2.durhamnc.gov/udo/maintain/ViewCode.asp?Index=3891

Unified Development Code

12.3.1 Street Layout
***
D. Sight Triangles
1. Corner Lots
On any corner lot, a sight triangle shall be established. The sight triangle shall be formed by extending
lines from the intersections of two streets (measured from the edge of the right-of-way) to points 25 feet
from the corner of the rights-of-way of the intersecting streets and then connecting the two points.
12. Spokane, WA (pop _208,916)
https://beta.spokanecity.org/smc/?Section=17C.130.310

Title 17C Land Use Standards

Chapter 17C.130 Industrial Zones
Section 17C.130.310 Fences
E. Visibility at Intersections

1. A fence, wall, hedge or other improvement may not be erected or maintained at the corner of a lot so as to
obstruct the view of travelers upon the streets.
2. Subject to the authority of the traffic engineer to make adjustments and special requirements in particular
cases, no fence exceeding a height of thirty-six inches above the curb may be inside the:
a. right isosceles triangle having sides of fifty feet measured along the curb line of each intersecting
residential street; or

b. right triangle having a fifteen-foot side measured along

the curb line of the residential street and a seventy-five foot side along the curb
line of the intersecting arterial street, except that when the arterial street has a
speed limit of thirty-five miles per hour, the triangle has a side along such
arterial of one hundred twenty-two feet; or

c. right isosceles triangle having sides of seven feet

measured along the right-of-way line of an alley and:

i. the inside line of the sidewalk; or

ii. if there is no sidewalk, a line seven feet inside
the curb line.