§9-1617 SIGHT DISTANCE STANDARDS
At an intersection or driveway a sight distance shall be established for ingress and egress access with the intersecting right-of-way or at grade railroad crossing to provide motorists the ability to see oncoming vehicles and pedestrians in accordance with the following standards:
a. Street Intersections
At an intersection of two (2) or more thoroughfares, the sight distance is formed by a triangle measured from the intersection of two (2) rights-of-way at each quadrant of such intersection. The triangle shall be measured 10 feet from the intersecting rights-of-way along a secondary or intersecting street that requires vehicles to stop, and 70 feet from the intersecting rights-of-way along the right-of-way (property line) and connecting both points to create the site distance triangle. No obstruction shall be placed within the designated sight distance area that exceeds a maximum of 42 inches in height, including but not limited to plant material, structures, and permanent or temporary signs other than traffic control signs. If the street or right-of-way is maintained by the North Carolina Department of Transportation the sight distance standard for the North Carolina Department of Transportation shall apply.
b. Driveway Intersection with Public Street
On a lot where a driveway intersects with a public street, the sight distance is formed by an area on either side of a driveway a minimum of five (5) feet in width and 10 feet in depth measured from the public right of way. No obstruction shall be placed within a sight distance that exceeds a maximum of 30 inches in height including but not limited to plant material, structures, and permanent or temporary signs other than traffic control signs. If a lot is located at the intersection of two (2) public rights-of-way, the driveway for such lot shall be located at the furthest distance possible from the higher thoroughfare classification along the right-of-way of the secondary thoroughfare or street.
c. Exemption
Based on the circumstances, existing conditions, or other factors and exceptions to these standards may be considered by the Town with a request and related documentation submitted to the Director of Engineering for review and determination. In a case where the public right-of- way is the responsibility of the North Carolina Department of Transportation shall make the final determination.
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