Corner lots in West Palm Beach must maintain a clear sight triangle 25 feet back from the intersection. Fences, walls, hedges, and any obstruction over 30 inches tall are prohibited within the triangle.
WPB Engineering enforces sight triangles on every corner lot to protect drivers and pedestrians, especially around schools and the heavily trafficked Okeechobee Boulevard, Belvedere Road, and Forest Hill Boulevard corridors. Hedges and ornamental landscaping count toward the 30-inch limit. Violations are a primary enforcement target after pedestrian collisions.
$250 first citation with 14 days to cure. $500 if not corrected. City may abate at owner expense for safety hazards.
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