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ORDINANCE NO. 866-04 DS: '00 I T: 0.00
03/30/04 Dpty Clerk
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ZEPHYRHILLS, FLORIDA AMENDING
AND SUBSTANTIALLY REWORDING SECTION
4234 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, CLEAR
SITE TRIANGLE; PROVIDING FOR VISIBILITY AT
INTERSECTIONS; PROVIDING FOR DISTANCE
REQUIREMENTS FOR VARIOUS SPEED LIMITS;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR
REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN
CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE /JED PIT IIIAN. PPSCO COUNTY CLERK �.
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WHEREAS, the City of Zephyrhills previously adopted clear site triangle regulations as part of
the Land Development Code; and
WHEREAS, the City has undergone tremendous development and growth over the past decade;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the City's clear site triangle requirements
should be updated to include all road types in accordance with the Florida Department of
Transportation's (FDOT) Manual of Minimum Standards for Design, Construction and
Maintenance for Streets and Highways.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of_the City of Zephyrhills,
Florida, as follows:
SECTION 1.
Section 4234 of the Land Development Code, Clear Site Triangle, is herebyamended as follows:
Section 4234. Clear Site Triangle.
In order to provide a clear view of intersecting streets to the motorist, there shall be a triangular
area of clear visibility formed by two intersecting streets or the intersection of a driveway and a
street. Nothing in excess of 3.5 feet in height including but not limited-to fences, buildings,
walls, and vegetation, shall be erected, placed, parked, planted or allowed'to grow in such a
manner as to materially impede vision within the clear site triangle area. The following
standards shall be met:
A. On the intersection of local streets with speed limits not exceeding 30 mph with stop-
sign control on all approaches, the clear site triangle shall be determined as-beginning
at the intersection of street rights-of-way (edge of pavement), projected where
rounded, then in each direction along adjoining property for a distance of 15 feet, and
then in a straight line across the property. For approaches at intersections without
stop-sign control on all approaches, the minimum required site distance is 200 feet._
B. On the intersection of streets with speed limits exceeding 30 mph, the site distance
requirement established in the Florida Department of Transportation's (FDOT)
Manual of Minimum Standards for Design, Construction and Maintenance for Streets
and Highways(2002), as amended.
The above provisions shall not apply to the intersection of an alley and a street. At each
intersection of an alley and street, each landowner must maintain a setback of no less than 10 feet
from right-of-way of streets and alleys. The setback area must be maintained free from sight
obstruction by vehicles, walls, fences, plants, landscaping materials, or other opaque objects in
excess of 3.5 feet above the abutting roadway.
Record and Return to:
City Clerk's Office
5335 8th Street
Zephyrhills, FL 33542
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SECTION 2. Conflicting Ordinances.
This Ordinance shall supersede all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith.
SECTION 3. Severability.
If any section, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase or word of this Ordinance is for any reason
held to be unconstitutional, inoperative, invalid, or void by any court of competent jurisdiction,
such holding shall not affect the remainder of this Ordinance.
SECTION 4. Inclusion in the Land Development Code.
The provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made a part of the Land Development
Code of the City of Zephyrhills, Florida. The sections of this Ordinance may be renumbered or
relettered and the word "ordinance" may be changed to "section", "article" or such other
appropriate word or phrase in order to accomplish such.
SECTION 5. Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall become effective on /i14iZ M , 2004.
The foregoing Ordinance No. 866-04 was read and passed on the first reading in open and
regular meeting by theCity Council of the City of Zephyrhills, Florida, on this 23rd day of
February,_2004.
Attest:
Lin &D.Roan City Clerk Lance S •ith, Council President
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The foregpin-0-01;dinance No. 866-04 was read and passed on the second reading in open
and regular meeting,by the City Council of the City of Zephyrhills, Flori s ., on this 8th day
of March,2004. .`y„ _
Attest. „ i< 7 / lC J 7
Linda D.Boan, City Clerk Lance ith, Co ncil President
`The foregoing 7Ordinance #866-04 was read and passed on the third reading in open and
regulaijineeting b .,the City Council of the City of Zephyrhills, Florida on i is 22n1 day of
March,2004. ..
Attest: •/U/! /�_•�a.
Linty -D. Boan, City Clerk Lance ' ith, ouncil President
The foregoing Oydmance No. 866-04 was approved by me this 22nd day of March,2004.
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Approved a to legal form and legal content
Karla S. wens, ity Attorney