Delray Beach requires a 25-foot sight visibility triangle at corner street intersections under LDR Section 4.6.14. Fences, walls, and hedges within the triangle cannot exceed 30 inches to maintain driver visibility.
Delray Beach Land Development Regulations (LDR) Section 4.6.14 (Visibility at Intersections) mandates that a clear sight triangle be maintained at the intersection of two streets, or where a driveway intersects a street. The triangle is measured 25 feet along each street right-of-way line from the point of intersection. Inside this triangle, no fence, wall, hedge, sign, or other visual obstruction may exceed 30 inches in height above the crown of the adjacent road. Tree trunks are permitted provided the canopy is trimmed above 6 feet, preserving line of sight between 30 inches and 6 feet. The rule aligns with AASHTO sight-distance standards and is enforced by Code Enforcement and, in new construction, by the Planning and Zoning Department during site plan review. Violations are common with mature Areca palm and Clusia hedges that exceed the 30-inch limit near driveways on Seacrest Boulevard and Swinton Avenue.
Notice of violation requires corrective action (trimming or removal) within 10-30 days. Failure to comply results in $250/day fines escalating to liens. The city may trim obstructions and bill the property owner under LDR 4.6.14(C).
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