Prior to the approval of a new residential subdivision in the city, the subdivider or developer shall obtain the approval, by the Director or designee, as to the number and size of parkway trees inside the new subdivision as well as outside the subdivision walls. The locations and spacing standards for new subdivisions shall be approved by the Director or designee and the subdivider’s or developer's plans shall provide for the planting of a maximum of two street trees for each residential unit of the subdivision, except for corner residential units which shall require a maximum of four trees per unit. The trees planted pursuant to this section shall be taken from fifteen-gallon containers and be staked according to city standards. Approval of the tree installation by the Director or designee shall be a condition for occupancy of the residential unit or units. All trees planted pursuant to this section shall be of a species approved by the Parks and Recreation Commission.
(1995 Code, § 8.32.170) (Ord. 14-05, passed 10-21-2014; Ord. 08-12, passed 7-15-2008)