Corner lots in Hillsborough County must maintain a sight visibility triangle: no fence, wall, or landscaping over 30 inches within 25 feet of the intersecting right-of-way lines under LDC §6.11.06.
The visibility triangle is measured from the point where two street right-of-way lines intersect, extending 25 feet along each line. Within this triangle, fences, hedges, and walls must not exceed 30 inches in height. Trees are permitted if canopy is above 8 feet. Driveway visibility triangles also apply (10 ft by 10 ft).
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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