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IlllllllllllHllllIIIIIIIIIIiiIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII 2004055871 Rcpt: 769139 Rec: 10.50 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 �. 03/30/04 11:25am 1 of 2 oR BK 5785 PG 1595 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