Street trees, as used herein, shall mean those deciduous or coniferous trees which are planted within a public right-of-way. The planting of those trees shall be undertaken in all residential subdivisions in accordance with the following:
(a) At least one street tree shall be required to be planted in front of each lot within the subdivision by the developer prior to release of the performance bond.
(b) At least one street tree shall be required to be planted for each 50 linear feet of lot frontage for which a zoning permit has been issued within a multi-family residential development.
(c) Street trees shall be planted within the minimum 10 feet wide tree lawn and at least 4 feet from sidewalks, driveways, fire hydrants, and water and gas shutoff valves.
(d) Street tree plantings shall be restricted in those locations where damage to underground or overhead utilities may occur, or where a conflict with driveways, sidewalks, bikeway, curbs, water mains and sewer facilities is likely to occur.
(e) Suitable tree species shall be only those listed in the list established by the Village Tree Committee.
(f) All deciduous street trees shall be planted so as to have a minimum caliper of 1 ½ inches at the time of planting at a height of 1 foot above finished grade.
(g) The developer shall be required to maintain the trees for one year after planting and to replace any tree which fails to survive or which does not exhibit normal growth characteristics within the 1 year period.
(h) The Zoning Administrator shall, with the advice and consent of the Tree Committee review and approve all tree plantings.
(Ord. 31-2007. Passed 12-20-07.)