Trees shall be planted in all parkways and shall be placed subject to the direction and approval of the director of public works. The director of public works shall be responsible for the purchasing and planting of all trees within and upon the public right of way. The applicant shall pay for such planting as detailed in section 15.808 of this code.
A. Number And Size Of Trees Required: Parkway tree planting fees required by this section shall be determined by calculating the number of two and one-half inch (21/2") diameter trees that may be planted forty feet (40') apart along any public right of way adjacent to the subject property. The amount payable per tree shall be determined as detailed in section 15.808 of this code. In downtown areas zoned B-5 or B-5C, the above minimum spacing standards may be modified by the director of public works as detailed in the current "Arboricultural Standards Manual".
B. Planting Requirements: All plantings within a public right of way shall comply with the requirements set forth in chapter 9, article VII of this code.
C. Alternate Requirement: If deemed necessary by the director of public works, the parkway tree requirement may be satisfied if an equivalent number of trees of the same size or larger are planted in the front yards of all adjoining lots.
D. Additional Cost: Should completion of the development extend beyond a one year period, the applicant shall be required to post additional funds to cover any increase in cost to plant the remaining trees. (Ord. 5253, 5-21-2002; amd. Ord. 5819, 10-19-2010)