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

CHAPTER 168 LANDSCAPING AND TREE STANDARDS 2. Street Trees Within Public Right-Of-Way. A. Required street trees are to be planted within the right-of-way only in those cases where trees cannot be planted adjacent to the street right-of-way in accordance with Subsection 1. B. Trees planted in the public right-of-way must meet the following requirements: (1) A tree planting permit shall be obtained from the City designee. (2) Trees shall not be planted in the area between a curb and a sidewalk if the width of the planting area is less than nine feet, unless approved by the City designee. (3) All other siting requirements contained in Section 168.04 shall be observed. (4) Any tree planted within the street right-of-way must have a single trunk, with a minimum of four feet from grade to the first branch, at the time of planting and must conform to the requirements of Section 168.08. 168.07 TREE REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL USES. 1. Minimum Requirements. A. For lots containing two-family dwellings, multi-family dwellings, or group living uses, trees shall be planted on site at a minimum ratio of at least one tree for every 550 square feet of total building coverage of the lot. Any combination of small and large trees is allowed, provided this coverage ratio is met. B. For lease lot developments, trees shall be planted at a ratio of one tree for every lease lot in the development. Any combination of small and large trees is allowed, provided this coverage ratio is met. 2. Reductions and Substitutions. A. Trees planted to meet the requirements of Section 168.05 may also be used to fulfill the requirements of this section. B. Existing trees preserved according to the provisions of Section 168.05 may be used to fulfill the requirements of this section. 168.08 TREES AND PLANT MATERIALS. 1. Forestry Administration. City staff shall have the authority to regulate the planting, maintenance and removal of trees and plant materials on streets and public places in order to ensure public safety and protect public places. 2. Container Planting. A. Approval and Permit Required. No person shall establish a container either above or below ground for trees and plant materials on public places without approval of the Council. Following Council approval, a permit will be issued by the City. Containers and their maintenance become the responsibility of the abutting property owner. CODE OF ORDINANCES, TIFFIN, IOWA - 1809 -