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Sec. 56-33. Minimum tree and shrub planting requirements.
(a) Trees shall not be placed where they interfere with site drainage or where they shall require frequent pruning in order to avoid interference with power lines. A minimum of 75 percent of all required trees shall be shade trees.
(b) Immediately upon planting, trees shall be a minimum of eight feet tall and shall have a minimum caliper (widest width of trunk) of two inches.
(c) When more than ten trees are to be planted to meet the requirements of this chapter, a mix of species shall be provided. The number of species to be planted shall vary according to the overall number of trees required to be planted. The minimum number of species to be planted is listed in the table below. Species shall be planted in proportion to the required mix. This species mix shall not apply to areas of vegetation required to be preserved by law.
(d) Hedges, where required, shall form a solid continuous visual screen of at least three feet in height immediately upon planting and shall be spaced 18 inches on center. Hedge plantings shall be maintained so as not to exceed a height of six feet.
(Ord. No. 3306, 3-25-03)
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Required Species Mix Required Number of Trees Minimum Number of species 11--20 2 21--30 3 31--40 4 41+ 5