(A) No tree, shrub or groundcover shall be planted on city property without prior written approval of the Board.
(B) The Board shall maintain a list of desirable tree, shrub and groundcover species for planting on city property. Tree species shall be categorized in three size classes based on mature height: small (under 20 feet), medium (20 to 40 feet) and large (over 40 feet).
(C) The spacing of tree plantings shall be in accordance with the size class listed in division (B) of this section, in that no trees may be planted closer together than the following: small trees, 30 feet; medium trees, 40 feet; large trees, 50 feet; except in special planting approved by the Board.
(D) The distance trees may be planted from curbs or curblines and sidewalks, except where planting wells are utilized, shall be in accordance with the species size classes listed in division (B) of this section, and no trees may be planted closer to any curb or sidewalk than the following: small trees, two feet; medium trees, three feet; large trees, four feet; except in special planting approved by the Board.
(E) No tree shall be planted within 35 feet of any street corner, measured from the point of nearest intersecting curbs or curblines.
(F) No tree, other than species categorized as small trees in division (B) of this section, shall be planted under or within ten feet laterally of overhead utility wires.
(Ord. G-98-290, passed 12-17-1998)