(A) Spacing. The spacing of street trees shall be in accordance with tree species size classes provided in this chapter, and no trees may be planted closer together than as follows: small trees, 30 feet; medium trees, 40 feet; and large trees, 50 feet; except in special plantings designed or approved by the City Forester. No coniferous or fruit bearing type trees shall be allowed in street boulevards.
(B) Location. The location of street trees will be determined by the City Forester based on tree species size classes listed in division (A), location of current and projected utilities, and dimensions of the boulevard area. No trees may be planted closer to any curb than the following: small trees four feet; medium and large trees, five feet. No tree(s) may be planted closer than three feet to any sidewalk. In commercial and industrial districts where physical conditions preclude the application of these standards, alternative tree planting methods may be approved by the City Engineer and City Forester.
(C) Corners, fire hydrants and driveways. On any corner lot, no foliage, fence, sign or other structure shall extend or be erected between a height of two and one-half feet and eight feet above the elevation of the established grade at the intersection of the two street lines on that part of the lot which is bounded by the street lines of the two intersected streets and a line connecting two points of the street lines 25 feet from their point of intersection. No street tree shall be planted closer than 15 feet to any fire hydrant, nor five feet from any driveway.
(D) Utilities. No street trees may be planted under, or within ten level feet of, any overhead utility wire; or over or within ten lateral feet of any underground water line, sanitary sewer line, storm sewer line, or other utility buried greater than five feet deep; or over or within five lateral feet of any underground utility buried less than five feet deep.
(Ord. 803, passed 12-12-94) Penalty, see § 10.99