(a) Tree Lawn. In all new subdivisions requiring the opening of streets, a tree lawn consisting of a strip of grass-covered land at least seven feet in width shall be reserved in a location between the roadway curb and the sidewalk adjacent to each lot where a sidewalk exists or is proposed.
(b) Tree Types. In all new subdivisions requiring the opening of streets, trees shall be planted so that for every lot there is at least one tree on each tree lawn abutting a street. The minimum diameter, size and type of trees shall be established by the Park Board of Silver Lake. No other trees than those specified by the Park Board may be planted in the tree lawn. The requirement of tree plantings shall not be applied to lots which have an existing mature tree so situated in a yard that it would impede the growth of a tree located on the tree lawn. Trees which have such undesirable characteristics as excessively thick foliage, low branches, unpleasant odors, susceptibility to disease or large root systems shall not be planted on any land within ten feet of a public right of way. (Ord. 17-1994. Passed 6-6-94.)