(A) Spacing. All trees planted in the parkway shall be planted midway between the outer line of the curb and sidewalk. In the event a curb line is not established, trees shall be planted on a line established by the authorized representative of the City of Clinton.
(B) Size. All trees planted on the parkway shall be of sufficient size to warrant satisfactory results and stand abuse common to street trees. Trees to be planted will be selected from the master tree list established by Council resolution and subject to the restrictions therein.
(C) Grade. Unless otherwise allowed for substantial reasons, all standard-sized trees shall have comparatively straight trunks, well developed leaders and top and root characteristics of the species or variety showing evidence of proper nursery pruning. At the time of planting all trees must be free of insects, disease, mechanical injuries and other objectionable features. To compensate for any serious loss of roots the top of the tree should be reduced by thinning or cutting back as determined by the growth characteristics of the tree species. The leader shall not be cut off in such trimming.
(D) Planting. Trees shall not be planted on the parkway if it is less than five feet in width or contains less than 60 square feet of exposed soil surface. Trees shall not be planted closer than 20 feet to the street intersections (property lines extended) and ten feet to driveways.
(E) Method of support. Trees may be guyed or supported in an upright position according to accepted arboricultural practices. The guys or supports shall be fastened in such a way that they will not girdle or cause serious injury to the trees or endanger public safety.
(Ord. 2437, passed 12-14-2010) Penalty, see § 98.99