A. The distance trees may be planted from curbs and sidewalks shall be in accordance with the three (3) species size classes established by resolution of the city council, and no trees other than the exceptions listed in subsections B and C of this section may be planted closer to any curb or sidewalk than the following:
1. Small trees: One foot six inches (11/2');
2. Medium trees: Two feet six inches (21/2');
3. Large trees: Four feet (4').
B. Street (public) trees may be planted in sidewalk right of way locations in areas of commercial zoning or use subject to the provisions outlined in sections 12.36.450 and 12.36.455 of this chapter.
C. The curb and sidewalk spacing requirements may be reduced by the coordinator when the controller agrees to install root control barriers, engineered soil, or planter cells between the proposed tree planting location and the adjacent curb and sidewalks. (Ord. 3565, 2017)