The following requirements shall apply to street trees:
(a) Street trees shall be required along existing or proposed public streets in any development which is subject to site development plan approval in all commercial, industrial districts, and residential development of a density of three (3) dwelling units per acre. The Planning and Zoning Commission may waive this requirement in certain cases where site conditions warrant an alternate solution.
(b) Street trees shall be approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Medium shade trees may be substituted, subject to the approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission when site conditions warrant smaller trees. The Planning and Zoning Commission may approve substitutions of species of large or medium shade trees.
(c) Street trees shall be planted with even spacing in a row adjacent to the public right-of-way. One (1) large street tree shall be required for every fifty (50) feet of road frontage, or portion thereof, if twenty-five (25) feet or more. Where permitted, one (1) medium shade tree shall be required for every forty (40) feet of road frontage, or portion thereof, if twenty (20) feet or more.
(d) In the case of development with units for sale, the trees shall be protected through an open space or easement arrangement and shall be maintained by a property owner's association. (See also Section 1143.23)
(Ord. 22-089. Passed 12-5-22.)