Elk Grove requires clear sight distance triangles at intersections and driveways. Fences, walls, and landscaping within the sight triangle are typically limited to 3 feet in height to protect traffic safety.
Elk Grove Municipal Code Title 23 establishes corner visibility (sight distance) triangles at public street intersections, driveways, and alleys. Within the triangle, any fence, wall, hedge, sign, or landscaping is typically limited to 3 feet in height measured from the street curb elevation. The triangle dimensions vary by street type but commonly extend 25 feet along each street at arterial intersections and 15 to 20 feet at local street intersections. Driveway sight triangles extend 10 to 15 feet. Mature trees with canopies trimmed above 8 feet may be allowed within the triangle at planning discretion. Violations create serious pedestrian and driver hazards and are a priority enforcement category for Elk Grove Code Enforcement. Homes at corners in Laguna West, Stonelake, and Franklin have received compliance notices for over-height hedges blocking views.
Code enforcement issues compliance notices requiring vegetation trimming or fence reduction. Citations around 100 dollars for failure to correct.
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