(A) Spacing. The spacing of street trees shall be in accordance with tree species size classes provided in this chapter and no trees may be planted closer together than as follows:
(1) Small trees: six - ten feet;
(2) Medium trees: ten - 40 feet;
(3) Large trees: 40 - 50 feet;
(4) Except in special plantings designed or approved by the Park Board.
(B) Location. The distance trees may be planted from curbs or curb lines and sidewalks shall be in accordance with the tree species size classes listed in § 96.01, and no trees may be planted closer to any curb or sidewalk than the following:
(1) Small trees: three feet;
(2) Medium trees: five feet;
(3) Large trees: six feet.
(C) Corners, fire hydrants and driveways. No street trees shall be planted closer than 35 feet to any street corner, measured from the point of nearest intersecting curbs or curb lines. Street trees shall not be planted closer than ten feet to a fire hydrant or five feet from a driveway.
(D) Utilities. No street trees other than those defined as small trees in § 96.01 may be planted under, or within ten feet of, any overhead utility wire. No street trees shall be planted closer than ten feet of any underground water line, sewer line, gas line or any other utility.
(Ord. 344, passed 2-11-13)