Street trees of species which have been determined by the Tree Commission to be adaptable to local conditions, resistant to damage and disease and which cause the least interference with underground utilities and street lighting shall be permitted in the tree lawn if it is at least seven feet wide. The selection and spacing shall be in accordance with the Street Plan for the City.
(a) All builders/developers within R-1F-80 and R-1F Cluster Districts in the City are required to post fees to have trees planted by the City Service Department. Such trees must be of a caliper and species recommended by the Tree Commission. The Tree Commission shall set forth three cultivars of trees which shall be planted. Each development may contain all or one of the three cultivars, but only one cultivar per street.
(b) Once the trees have been selected, the Urban Forestry Manager will determine the recommended spacing and number of trees per lot and total number of trees per development. Said guidelines shall be established and kept on file in the office of the Urban Forestry Manager.
(c) Trees selected pursuant to this section shall not be planted until a certificate of occupancy has been issued for the residence. Once said certificate has been issued, the Urban Forestry Manager shall determine the proper time to plant said trees.
(d) The builder/developer shall guarantee the placement of all monies for all street trees required herein to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Service. In order to secure the guarantee, he shall deposit with the City a fee in the amount of two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) per tree required as determined by the Urban Forestry Manager. The fee(s) shall be used for the purchase, installation, inspection(s) and care of said trees.
(Ord. 2008-64. Passed 4-3-08.)