Greece, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 157 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 157-12
Visibility at intersections
Operative Text
A. On any lot in any district, no structure, sign, ornament, fence, wall or vegetation within the area defined below shall be greater than three feet in height above the nearest street grade. Said height shall be measured at the edge of pavement of the public street adjacent to the areas described below. However, trees and freestanding signs may exceed three feet in height, provided that the lowest branch which bears foliage or the lowest part of the sign, respectively, is at least seven feet above the nearest street grade. B. The restricted area described above shall be defined as either of the following: (1) At the intersection of two public streets, a triangular area whose sides are: (a) The edge of right-of-way of a public street; and (b) The edge of right-of-way of the intersecting public street; and (c) A straight line connecting the sides indicated in Subsection B(1)(a) and (b) above at a point on side (a) and on side (b) which is 30 feet distant from the intersection of sides (a) and (b); or (2) At the intersection of a public street and a driveway or private drive, a triangular area whose sides are: (a) The edge of right-of-way of the public street; and (b) The edge of pavement of the intersecting driveway or private drive; and (c) A straight line connecting the sides indicated in Subsection B(2)(a) and (b) above at a point on side (a) and on side (b) which is 15 feet distant from the intersection of sides (a) and (b).
Greece, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 157 § 157-12 establishes sight-line clearance rules at intersections to protect driver visibility. Within defined triangular areas near street and driveway intersections, structures, fences, walls, signs, and vegetation generally may not rise above three feet measured from the nearest street grade. Trees and freestanding signs are partially exempt, but only if their lowest foliage or sign face clears at least seven feet above street grade.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Greece, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 157 § 157-12 generally keep all structures, fences, walls, ornaments, and plantings within the designated corner triangles trimmed or built to stay under three feet in height. Compliant operators also ensure that any trees or freestanding signs within those zones maintain a clear trunk or post with no foliage or sign face below seven feet. Routine seasonal maintenance of hedges, shrubs, and other vegetation is typically part of staying in conformance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants who notice that a landlord's fence, hedge, wall, or other feature near a street intersection may violate Greece, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 157 § 157-12 can report the condition to the Town of Greece's code enforcement or zoning office. This provision applies to the property itself, so a concern about blocked sightlines at a driveway or street corner may be raised as a code-compliance matter with the appropriate municipal department. Tenant-rights organizations or a local housing counselor can help clarify how zoning violations relate to habitability or lease obligations in a given rental situation.
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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