(A) Applicability. This section applies to any street classification that requires trees. (See § 153.1067 and Table 153.1067(A) of this chapter).
(B) Planting materials.
(1) Where no existing or proposed overhead utility lines exist, street trees shall be large trees. If existing or proposed overhead utility lines exist along the right-of-way that are greater than 35 feet in height, then the trees shall be medium trees. If existing or proposed overhead utility lines exist along the right-of-way that are lower than 35 feet in height, then the trees shall be small trees.
(2) Preservation of existing trees to meet this requirement is permissible and recommended. A 15-foot existing vegetation buffer along the right-of-way line is required for this option. Waivers for spacing and alignment may be given in order for existing trees to meet street tree requirements.
(C) Location. The street trees shall be planted:
(1) Within a planting strip required by § 153.1067 of this chapter; and
(2) A minimum of three feet from the BOC.
(D) Spacing.
(1) Large trees shall be planted at a minimum ratio of one for every 50 feet.
(2) Medium trees or small trees shall be planted at a minimum ratio of one for every 30 feet.
(3) The spacing requirements are measured as an average of the street frontage along the particular street. In no instance shall the distance between street trees exceed 100 feet on center. Street trees shall be planted in an even, linear spacing. If shifts to the linear spacing not exceeding ten feet are required due to the location of existing infrastructure, development or required sight distance, these shifts may be approved by the City Manager.
(Ord. 3020, passed 9-10-2013, § 5.32.2)