25C-075 (5) tower or similar structure is located closer to a property line than the distance equal
to its height, except as provided in§1 1.8,Telecommunications and Personal Wireless
Facilities.
(Amended 4/3/97)
5. _ At no street intersection in any district shall any obstruction to vision exceeding three(3)feet
in height above the plane established by the intersection streets be placed or permitted to
grow, on any lot within the triangle formed by the lot lines abutting the intersection and a
line connecting points on these lot lines at a distance of twenty-five(25) feet from the point
of intersection of the lot lines. This restriction shall also apply to the intersection of a street
and a driveway in a "B" or "I" District.
6 A fence, hedge, wall, sign or other- structure or vegetation may be maintained on any lot
provided that in the front yard area, no such structure or vegetation shall be over three (3)
feet in height above the adjacent ground within five(5) feet of the front lot line unless it can
be shown that such vegetation will not restrict visibility in such a way as to hinder the safe
entry of a vehicle from any driveway to the street. In Residential Districts, no fence shall
exceed a height of 6 1/2 feet (8' when abutting a non-residential District) unless a Spccial
Permit has been received from the Zoning Board of Appeals. (Amended 7/19/90)
(Amended 10/6/94)
Section 6.9 (reserved for future use)
Section 6.10 (reserved for future List)
Section 6.11 Dimensional and Density Regulations for Lots Located in More Than One Zoning
District. Where a lot is located in more than one zoning district or municipality, the following
dimensional and density regulations shall apply:
1. Frontage: The frontage requirement for the district or municipality in which a majority of
the frontage is located shall apply. If the lot has equal frontage in all districts or
municipalities, then the most restrictive shall apply.
2. Lot Area: The lot area requirement for the district or municipality in which a majority of the
lot area is located shall apply. if the lot has equal area in all districts or municipalities, then
the most restrictive shall apply.
3. All Other Dimensional and Density Regulations: Those dimensional and density regulations
required in a particular district or municipality shall apply to that portion of the lot, or
structure, located in said district.
(Adopted 7/19/84 and amended 10/6/94)
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Nordminplon, MA 01060
March 18, 2003
Mr. William F. Akers Jr.
290 Bridge Street
Northampton, MA 01062
RE: Zoning violation Northampton Zoning section 6.8-5&6 hedge obstructing view
Dear Mr. Aker,
I received an anonymous call from one of your neighbors complaining that the hedge on
your property was restricting their view exiting their driveway and was a safety hazard.
I made a site inspection today at approx. 1:30pm and found that there are two violations
of Northampton Zoning section 6.8 subsections 5&6 (copy of ordinance enclosed)
The hedge on the street side abutting Day Ave. cannot be higher than 3feet tall for a
distance of twenty-five feet from street intersection. The hedge on the opposite side that
abuts a driveway cannot be higher than 3feet for a distance of five feet from front
property line. The hedges do cause a clear safety hazard and must be corrected
immediately. You have 30 days from receipt of this letter to make the corrections,
failure on your part to do this will result in fines of up to $100 per day for each day
violation continues and or court action. If you have any questions concerning this
please contact me at 587-1240.
You may appeal this decision to the Northampton Zoning Board of Appeals.
Sincerely,
Anthony Patillo
Building Commissioner
City of Northampton
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