(A) Intent. To line all streets with a consistent and appropriate planting of trees, to establish tree canopy for environmental benefit and a sense of identity for all streets.
(B) Applicability. The requirements herein apply to development of all new streets and to all development with 400 feet or more of existing street frontage.
(C) Minimum street tree requirements. The following standards apply to the installation of street trees.
(1) Exception. Street trees are not required on alleys. Refer to § 152.018(E).
(2) Clear branch height. Minimum clear branch height is six feet; in commercial districts, minimum clear branch height is eight feet.
(3) Street tree type. Medium and large shade trees are permitted to be installed as street trees. Refer to the list of permitted tree types available at Village Hall.
(4) Street tree spacing. Street trees shall be planted as follows.
(a) Each lot is required to have one tree for every 40 feet of street frontage with a minimum of one street tree per street frontage.
(b) Spacing.
1. Large trees must be spaced a minimum of 30 and a maximum of 60 feet on center.
2. Medium trees must be spaced a minimum of 20 and a maximum of 40 feet on center.
(c) Limited distance between curb and sidewalk. Where the distance from the back of the curb to the edge of the right-of-way or property line is less than nine feet with a sidewalk, applicant shall work with the Director to determine the appropriate tree species.
1. The Director may waive the street tree requirement in spaces less than nine feet.
2. The Director may require the tree planting to be placed between the sidewalk and the development, either in the right-of-way if space allows for a wide enough sidewalk or on the private property.
(5) Tree wells. In commercial districts, where the sidewalk extends from the back of curb to the property line, tree wells shall be utilized.
(a) For tree wells adjacent to sidewalks five feet wide or less, open pit is not permitted.
1. The opening must be covered with a tree grate or pervious pavement.
2. The opening in a tree grate for the trunk must be expandable.
(Ord. 2014-O-9, passed 5-20-14)