§ 61.226. Street Trees.

Location. Canopy trees shall be planted in the parkways on both sides of the street, at intervals of not more than one tree per 50 lineal feet or less than one tree per 100 lineal feet, the exact distance dependent on the judgment of the Parks Official to meet local conditions, except where a tree planting will jeopardize the proper functioning of public utilities, conflict with other City ordinances, or be in too close proximity to existing natural trees. Where an existing street abutting a development is deficient in street trees, sufficient trees shall be planted to bring the street into conformity with these requirements.

Size and Species. All street trees shall be canopy trees as defined by this Chapter and shall be of at least 12 feet in height and 2 inches caliper. The species of canopy tree shall be determined by the Parks Official, based on the approved species described in Chapter 60, Part 2C of this Chapter. Other species may also be used if approved in advance by the Parks Official as being equivalent in function and quality.

Street Tree Trust Fund. The purpose of the Trust Fund is to provide a funding source for the City to purchase and install street trees and to install properly the correct type of tree. The City shall install the trees and the developer shall contribute the appropriate amount of funds to the Trust Fund.

The amount of payment of the Trust Fund shall be determined by the City's average cost for purchase and installation per type of tree, canopy or understory. The Families, Parks and Recreation Director or designee shall determine the average cost and list of approved street trees after input from the City Planning Division. The average cost shall be revised annually, by resolution of the City Council.

Payment to the Trust Fund shall be made by the developer/builder prior to issuance of a building permit. The Families, Parks and Recreation Director or designee shall determine the type of street tree and coordinate the installation with the developer. The developer may appeal the Director's decision to the Municipal Planning Board.

Figure 6: Minimum Typical Sidewalk Design Standards

(Ord. of 9-16-1991, Doc. #25098; Ord. of 7-26-1993, Doc. #26770; Ord. of 1-12-2004, § 8, Doc. #040112905)