(A) Purpose. The purpose of this section is to aid in beautifying and shading the city by providing consistent and appropriately spaced street trees.
(B) Applicability. The requirements of this section apply to existing and/or proposed parkway areas adjacent to new developments that require site plan or planned development approval.
(C) Street tree requirements. Refer to the list of preferred plant species, available from the Public Works Department.
(1) Frequency. Shade trees shall be installed at a minimum rate of one tree per 25 linear feet of street frontage, center to center, or at a rate that matches the existing tree spacing pattern on adjacent parkways, whichever results in a greater density of tree plantings.
(2) Tree wells. Tree wells shall be utilized in commercial districts where the sidewalk extends from the back of curb to the lot line.
(3) Clear view zones. Tree plantings shall be installed in compliance with Illinois Department of Transportation Bureau of Local Roads and Streets (BLRS) Manual visibility standards at intersections.
(Ord. 17-31, passed 9-12-2017)