In construction of new single-family dwellings, it is suggested to plant at least one one and one-half inch caliper Class I or Class II tree per residence. In construction of multiple-family dwellings, it is suggested to plant at least two one and one-half inch caliper Class I or II trees per lot. Trees cannot be planted in public right-of-way of any street type less than eight feet in width as measured from the back of curb to the property line. Trees on public property cannot be planted within four feet of the back of curb, street edge, sidewalk or trail or within any visual clearance zone. Trees on private property shall be planted a distance of not less than four feet from public sidewalks or trails and shall be in compliance with all other provisions of this chapter.
(Prior Code, § 96.12) (Ord. 99-03, passed 2-1-1999; Ord. 01-25, passed 4-2-2001) Penalty, see § 10.99