Jamestown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-45.1
Visibility along driveways
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No fence, wall, shrub planting, tree foliage or other permanent structure within five feet of the side of any driveway, which obstructs vision or is three feet or higher above sidewalk level, shall be placed or maintained within eight feet of the point at which said driveway intersects a sidewalk.
Jamestown Code § 215-45.1 establishes a visibility clearance zone near driveway-sidewalk intersections. Within eight feet of the point where a driveway meets a sidewalk, no fence, wall, shrub, tree foliage, or other permanent structure may be placed or maintained if it sits within five feet of the driveway's side and rises three feet or more above sidewalk level. The rule is designed to keep sightlines open for pedestrians and drivers at these transition points.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Jamestown Code § 215-45.1 generally keep the area near each driveway-sidewalk intersection clear of tall obstructions. Compliant operators routinely trim shrubs and tree foliage, and position fences or walls so that nothing within five feet of the driveway's side and within eight feet of the sidewalk intersection exceeds three feet in height above sidewalk grade. Periodic site inspections help ensure that seasonal plant growth does not gradually bring landscaping into violation of this clearance requirement.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants who notice a fence, overgrown shrub, or other structure near a driveway entrance that may violate § 215-45.1 can document the condition and report it to the City of Jamestown's code enforcement office. This provision applies to permanent structures and plantings, so renters living at properties with shared driveways or landscaped entrances may have grounds to raise a concern if visibility is obstructed. Local tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how code complaints are processed and what follow-up options are generally available.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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