§ 17.44.100. Street Trees

A.

Street tree requirement. Street trees are required whenever new structures are constructed on vacant lots within the City. The selected street trees shall be of the species required by the City's Street Tree Plan.

B.

Location requirements. Street trees shall be located in compliance with the requirements of the Department of Public Works.

C.

Street tree retention or removal.  

1.

Removal of street trees. Street trees shall not be removed without first obtaining permission from the Department of Public Works.

2.

Reshaping of driveway preferable. The reshaping of driveways to avoid or accommodate street trees is preferable.

3.

Consistent with prevailing street pattern. When removal is absolutely necessary, trees shall be replaced in a manner consistent with the prevailing pattern on the street, as determined by the Department of Public Works.

D.

Requirements for new developments.  

1.

One 24-inch box tree required. Any new development shall be required to provide a minimum of one 24-inch box tree planted in the parkway, or in the sidewalk area where there is no parkway, at the same spacing as existing trees or at 20-foot intervals if there are no existing trees, unless the City's Street Tree Plan specifies a different spacing requirement. The actual number of trees shall be determined by the Director of Public Works.

2.

Tree species. The tree species shall be the same as the most prevalent tree type on the block unless the City's Street Tree Plan specifies a different species.

3.

Removal of healthy mature trees prohibited. Mature healthy street trees shall not be removed unless the removal is ordered by the Director of Public Works in compliance with Chapter 8.52 (City Trees and Tree Protection Ordinance) of the Municipal Code.

(Ord. 7184 § 15, 2010)