Norfolk requires a clear sight triangle at intersections: no fence, wall, shrub, or obstruction over 3 feet tall within 25 feet of each corner of a street intersection. Enforced strictly due to pedestrian safety concerns near ODU and residential grid streets.
Norfolk Zoning Ordinance imposes a clear sight-triangle rule at street intersections. On corner lots, no visual obstruction (fence, wall, dense hedge, sign) taller than 3 feet above the curb may be placed within a 25-foot triangle measured from the intersection of the property lines. This rule supports pedestrian, bicycle, and driver safety especially around ODU, Ghent, and Ocean View where pedestrians are common. Open ornamental fencing (wrought iron pickets, chain-link) may be permitted at greater heights if visibility is preserved. Corner-lot landscaping is subject to the same rule.
Corrective order plus fines 100 to 500 dollars. Removal at owner expense possible for unsafe obstructions.
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