Discussion and Review of Tiffin Municipal Code Revisions – Preparation for Setting the Public Hearing — Tiffin City Code - DRAFT

CHAPTER 168 LANDSCAPING AND TREE STANDARDS 3. The roots of a tree shall be protected during site development with barrier fencing extending out at least as far as the drip line of the tree, or as far as the City designee deems necessary to minimize damage. Any limbs that might be damaged during construction shall be pruned according to the direction of the City designee. 4. No paving or construction shall be allowed within the drip line of a preserved tree. 5. Any preserved tree that dies within five years of the issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall be replaced by the same number of trees for which it substituted. 6. Schedule of Substitution Values 1 Diameter Of Existing Tree Substitution Value (Measured 4 Feet Above Ground Level) 36 inches or more 3 required trees 12 to 35 inches 2 required trees 2 to 12 inches 1 required tree 1 The substitution value of groupings of one or more trees, provided their preservation as a group is approved by the City designee, will be based on the caliper measure of the largest tree of the group. 168.06 STREET TREE REQUIREMENTS. The requirements of this section provide for trees along streets to complement and soften the edges of development, to provide a tree canopy for pedestrians, and to define and unify the street edge. 1. Street Trees Adjacent To Public Right-Of-Way. A. On single frontage lots, one large tree is required for every 40 linear feet of frontage or one small tree for every 30 linear feet of frontage, but not less than one tree per lot. B. On lots with more than one frontage, one tree is required for every 60 linear feet of frontage. C. Required trees shall be located as follows: (1) Trees shall be planted on private property adjacent to the right-of-way, except when Subsection 1(C)(2) or 1(C)(3). For purposes of this section, “adjacent” means that large trees shall be planted within 14 feet of the right-of-way line and small trees shall be planted within eight feet of the right-of-way line. All other siting requirements contained in this section shall be observed. (2) The number of trees required may be reduced by the number of qualifying trees that already exist in the right-of-way or adjacent to the right-of-way. To qualify, a tree shall meet the requirements of Section 168.05. (3) Trees that cannot be planted adjacent to the right-of-way due to a conflict with any provision of the Zoning Code must be planted within the right-of-way according to the provisions of Subsection 2. However, trees that cannot be planted in conformity with the provisions of said Subsection 2 may be omitted. CODE OF ORDINANCES, TIFFIN, IOWA - 1808 -