Corner lots in St. Petersburg must maintain a clear visibility triangle within 15 feet of the intersection. Fences, hedges, walls, and landscaping taller than 30 inches are prohibited inside the triangle to preserve sight lines for drivers and pedestrians.
LDR 16.40.060 establishes the standard 15-by-15-foot visibility triangle measured from the curb or edge of pavement at corner intersections. Within that triangle, no opaque object between 30 inches and 8 feet above grade is allowed. This includes fences, solid walls, shrubs, and parked vehicles. Taller tree canopies are fine as long as the lower branches are pruned above 8 feet. Driveway-approach triangles (smaller, typically 10-by-10 feet) apply where driveways meet the street. Enforcement is complaint-driven and safety-focused, especially on busy corridors like 4th Street North, 34th Street, and Central Avenue. The city can require immediate correction when visibility is actively obstructed.
Initial notice: 10 days to correct. After deadline: citation around 150 dollars per day. Continued violation can result in city-contracted removal at owners expense plus lien.
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