(A) Standards adopted. All planting and maintenance of public trees shall conform to the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) A-300 "Standards for Tree Care Operations" and shall follow all tree care Best Management Practices (BMPs) published by the International Society of Arboriculture.
(B) Requirements of franchise holders and utility companies. The maintenance of public trees for utility clearance shall conform to all applicable utility industry standards.
(C) Preferred species list. The Superintendent shall maintain an official list of desirable tree species for planting on public property in two size classes: ornamental (20 feet or less in height at maturity) and shade (greater than 20 feet at maturity). Trees from this approved list may be planted without special permission; other species may be planted with written approval from the Superintendent.
(D) Planting distances. The Superintendent shall develop and maintain an official set of spacing requirements for the planting of trees on public property. No tree may be planted within the visibility triangle of a street intersection or within ten feet of a fire hydrant.
(E) Planting trees under utility lines. Only ornamental trees, as determined by the Superintendent, may be planted under or within 15 lateral feet of any overhead utility wire.
(F) Planting on private property on a corner. Any trees planted on a comer property shall comply with the provisions of § 156.035(A).
(Ord. 24-12, passed 9-9-2024)