1102.07 STREETSCAPE PROGRAM.

   Because zoning does not require setback requirements in the Central Business District, construction can and often does take place to the property line. This leaves little space for landscaping or other visual relief, except in the public right of way.

   The City mandates through Section 913.05 of the Streets, Utilities and Public Services Code that the property owner has the responsibility of keeping land, including paved sidewalks, sidewalk areas including driveways and grass strips abutting such land in repair and free from nuisance. Where the property owner would like to get further involved with landscaping the right of way abutting his property, the following guidelines are set up.

   (a)   Paving. The continuation of the downtown design theme is encouraged through the use of decorative paving materials in earthtone colors, particularly in walkways, building entrance areas, median strips, tree cut-outs or other appropriate areas of public right of way.

   (b)   Landscaping. When street trees are planted, they should have two and one-half inch minimum diameter trunks and should be placed thirty-five to forty feet apart. Tree guards should be utilized to protect trunks from damage. Tree cut-outs should provide for adequate drainage and aeration. All attempts to landscape are encouraged, whether directly at ground level or through the use of attractive planters.

   (c)   Any street furniture that is proposed such as benches, trash receptacles, planters and the like, shall be placed out of direct pedestrian circulation; and shall conform to requirements set up in Section 1102.03(b) to (g)

   (d)   Plans for streetscape proposals shall be made available to the Design Review Committee for their review and approval. (Ord. 94-528. Passed 1-11-95.)