This section provides regulations necessary to govern the installation, maintenance and preservation of trees. All subdivisions shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 8.32, Street Trees.
(A) Tree removal. Trees protected by Chapter 8.32
(Street Trees) of the Tulare Municipal Code shall require a permit prior to removal.
(B) Trees in right-of-way.
(1) Parkway trees and irrigation systems shall be provided and planted along all streets and highways.
(2) Trees shall be installed in the manner and shall conform to the size and species specified in the City Street Trees Master Plan and in compliance with the Chapter 8.32 (Street Trees) of the Tulare Municipal Code.
(3) In full-width sidewalks, tree wells shall be provided as required by city standards.
(C) Street tree and landscaping plan. The subdivider shall provide a master street tree and landscaping plan as part of the subdivision improvement plans. The plant species, planting methods, and planting locations shall conform to the specifications in § 8.32.050 (Street Tree Plan) of the Tulare Municipal Code and are subject to the approval of the Recreation and Parks Director.
(D) Responsibility. The responsibility for planting street trees and landscaping and financing their maintenance shall be as follows:
(1) The subdivider shall complete all street tree and landscape planting as part of the subdivision improvements.
(2) The subdivider shall submit security, subject to the approval of the City Engineer and City Attorney, for a period of one year following the completion and acceptance of the street tree and landscaping work in the sum equal to 10% of their actual construction cost and reasonable attorney fees, expert fees, and court costs.
(3) The subdivider shall agree to pay the city for all costs to maintain the trees and landscaping in a vigorous and thriving condition for a period of one year after completion, and as determined by the City Engineer.
(4) Maintenance costs shall be provided for by an assessment district and be based on the amounts specified in the most recent publication of the Annual Engineers Report for the Levy of Assessments for the Landscaping and Lighting Districts.
(Ord. 15-12, passed 12-15-2015)