§ 122-636. Street trees.

The frontage of all public or private streets for any new or altered use which requires site plan review must be landscaped with street trees as follows:

(a)

Location. The street trees must be centered between the sidewalk and the back of street curb. Planning commission may grant a waiver of this condition with a finding that utilities necessitate a different location, or that the proposed location of the trees will align with already-established street trees along the same block face, provided that said existing trees are to remain.

(b)

Quantity. A minimum of one tree for every 30 lineal feet of frontage, inclusive of proposed or existing access drives. Existing trees in good health to be preserved may count towards the street tree requirements.

(c)

Planting area size. Tree pits provided for street trees must be sufficient for the species of tree provided. Where no sufficient planting bed exists or can be provided for street trees within the right-of-way, the applicant may choose to either plant and maintain the required trees within the front yard; or to provide a fee in lieu of planting in the amount of 100 percent of the materials and installation cost.