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Paragould City Zoning Code

ARTICLE XIII

VISIBILITY AT INTERSECTIONS—VISION CLEARANCE

Sec. 46-311.- Views not obstructed at corners.

On any corner lot, no wall, fence, or other structure shall be erected and no hedge, tree, shrub, or other growth shall be maintained in such required yard space between the intersecting lot (property) lines and a line joining points on such lines 15 feet from their intersection, so as to cause danger to traffic by obstructing the view. This article shall not be interpreted to apply where the yard level is at such height as to be above the line of sight of a driver in a motor vehicle. This section applies equally to the intersection of a street, alley or driveway.

(Ord. No. 99-4, § 13.1, 3-22-1999)

Sec. 46-312. - Foliage higher than six feet not affected.

This provision shall not apply to trees whose foliage is above but not below a line of sight six feet above the crown of the street.

(Ord. No. 99-4, § 13.2, 3-22-1999)

Sec. 46-313. - Thirty days notice required.

The provision of this article shall apply to all affected property within the limits of the City of Paragould within 30 days after the date of notification by the enforcement officer to the property owner, lessee, or tenant.

(Ord. No. 99-4, § 13.3, 3-22-1999)

Sec. 46-314. - City may remove obstructions and bill owner.

The city may remove, 30 days after notification, any obstruction to vision by hedge, tree, shrub, or other growth. The costs of such actions shall be paid by the owner of the subject property. If payment is not made within the 30 day notification period the city may place a tax lien on the property in accordance with the state statutes. Costs of legal and administrative efforts shall be included in said lien.

(Ord. No. 99-4, § 13.4, 3-22-1999)