Ordinances-2017-394 - Zoning Code Amendment - Section 16

planted within eight feet (8') of the right of way line. All other siting requirements contained in this section must be observed. ii. 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 must meet the requirements of section 16.06, "Preservation of Existing Trees", of this section. iii. Trees that cannot be planted adjacent to the right of way due to a conflict with any provision of the zoning ordinance must be planted within the right of way according to the provisions of subsection B, "Street Trees Within Public Right Of Way", of this section. However, trees that cannot be planted in conformity with the provisions of said subsection B may be omitted. B. Street Trees Within Public Right Of Way: 1. 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 A of this section. 2. Trees planted in the public right of way must meet the following requirements: i. A tree planting permit must be obtained from the City Designee. ii. Trees may not be planted in the area between a curb and a sidewalk if the width of the planting area is less than nine feet (9'), unless approved by the City Designee. iii. All other siting requirements contained in section 16.04 of this section must be observed. iv. Any tree planted within the street right of way must have a single trunk, with a minimum of four feet (4') from grade to the first branch, at the time of planting and must conform to the requirements of 16.09, "Trees And Plant Materials", of this code. 16.08 TREE REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL USES A. Minimum Requirements: 1. For lots containing two-family dwellings, multi-family dwellings, or group living uses, trees must be planted on site at a minimum ratio of at least one tree for every five hundred fifty (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.