(A) Minimum offset of trees and shrubs from road pavement. Trees and shrubs shall be set back from street and road pavement in accordance with the following minimum requirements:
Offset from Edge of Pavement (feet) | |||
Roadside Feature | Speed (mph) | Canopy Trees | Understory Trees/Shrubs Behind Guard Rail |
Offset from Edge of Pavement (feet) | |||
Roadside Feature | Speed (mph) | Canopy Trees | Understory Trees/Shrubs Behind Guard Rail |
All curbs | 40 and less | 5* | 3* |
45 to 50 | 8* | 5* | |
55 and greater | 12* | 5* | |
Guide rail | All | 5* | 3* |
Open shoulder | 40 and less | 10 | 5 |
45 to 50 | 15 | 7 | |
55 and greater | 20 | 10 | |
*Tree limbs hanging below 15 feet in height shall be trimmed so that they do not encroach beyond the back of the curb. Provided approval by the town and a permit is obtained. | |||
Minimum overhead clearance of 14 feet should be maintained for safe passage. When a barrier curb or guide rail exists, off set is measured from the face of the curb or guide rail to the face of the tree at ground level. | |||
(B) Understory trees. Understory trees may be located five feet from the edge of pavement with the approval of the Zoning Administrator and Public Works Director.
(Ord. 2012-06, § 8.9, passed 10-18-2012; Ord. 2013-06, passed 10-17-2013)