City of Bonita Springs Community Development Department 9920 Bonita Beach Road, Suite 111, Bonita Springs, FL 34135 Telephone 2394446150 Fax 2394446140
   
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Visibility Triangle


LDC. Sec. 4-2251
: On a corner lot, no obstruction shall be planted or erected which materially obstructs traffic visibility within the triangular space bounded by two intersecting right-of-way lines and a straight line connecting the two points on the street right-of-way lines twenty-five (25) feet from their intersection (see illustration below).

 

Picture of street intersection with 4 corner lots and visibility trainagle requirements.

 

No structural and planting masses shall be permitted between three (3) feet and ten (10) feet above the average grade of each street (see illustration below).

 

Picture of clearance requirments for corner lots relative to visibility.

 

Picture of clearance requirments for corner street intersections.

 

Driveways and parking lot entrances.  At intersections of driveways or parking lot entrances with a street right-of-way or easement, no obstruction shall be planted or erected which materially obstructs the drivers view of approaching traffic and/or pedestrians.

 

Picture of visibility requirements for driveways.

 

If you have additional questions, please dial (239) 444-6150 and ask to speak with our planner-on-call who will be happy to assist you.