(A) Varying species. In order to prevent the spread of insects or disease, varieties of tree species shall be planted on all public properties.
(B) Species approval. Tree species shall be approved by the City Tree Board prior to planting in order to maintain an inventory of the various species planted.
(C) Locations. All planting locations shall be approved by the Tree Conservator, or his or her delegate, before planting.
(1) Spacing between trees. There shall be at least a 30-foot spacing between small trees, a 40-foot spacing between medium trees, and a 50-foot spacing between large trees.
(2) Spacing from improvements. Trees in the parkway shall be planted at least 20 feet from all light poles, ten feet from all driveways and fireplugs and four feet from all sidewalks and other paved areas. If the width of the parkway is less than seven feet, the tree shall be centered in the parkway. If the width of the parkway is less than five feet, only small trees shall be planted.
(3) Corner lots. Trees to be planted shall be at least 20 feet from the property corner at all street intersections. On comer lots, no plantings shall be maintained higher than 30 inches above the centerline grade of the intersecting streets, if located within that triangular portion of a required front or side yard, situated within 20 feet of a lot comer formed by the intersection of any two street lines.
(D) Size of trees along streets. Street trees to be planted or replanted shall have a trunk diameter (measured 12 inches above the ground) of not less than two and one-half inches.
(E) Maintenance. Proper maintenance and care shall be given to all newly planted trees, which shall be replaced if not living one year after date of planting.
(F) Planting in city parkways. Any tree that is to be planted in a city parkway requires City Tree Board approval.
(G) Planting without approval. Persons planting trees after the effective date of this chapter without prior approval of the City Tree Board may be required to either replant a tree in an acceptable position and according to city specifications, or to remove and/or replace the tree, at the violator’s expense.
(Ord. 1426, passed 11-16-10; Am. Ord. 1558, passed 1-19-16)