§ 82-404. Requirements for dispersed planting of trees.

The following requirements shall be met for dispersed planting of trees:

(1)

Size. Unless otherwise approved by the zoning officer all trees shall be a minimum of 1½ inches in diameter, six feet in height when planted. The crown shall be in good balance with the trunk.

(2)

Grade. Unless otherwise allowed for specific reasons, all trees shall have comparatively straight trunks well developed leaders and tops, and roots characteristic of the species, cultivate, and variety showing evidence of proper nursery pruning. All trees must be free of insects, diseases, mechanical injuries, and other objectionable features at the time of planting.

(3)

Spacing. Trees shall not be grouped, but instead shall be dispersed among the parking spaces or around the edges of the parking area. No trees shall be planted within five feet of an intersection of any street, alley, or driveway with any type of public way, nor within five feet of a public utility pole.

(4)

Area per tree. Each tree shall be planted in an unpaved ground space capable of supporting the species of tree planted as specified by a competent nurseryman or landscape architect. However, in all cases a minimum of 16 square feet of unpaved ground space may also contain additional small shrubs or ground cover to complement the trees.

(5)

Protective measures. All trees shall be protected from damage by automobiles and trucks by curbing or other protective barriers; and shall also be staked at the time of planting with poles having a diameter of not less than 1½ inches, or stakes measuring not less than 1½ inches on each side.

(6)

Determination of number of parking spaces. In public and private parking areas, the number of spaces shall be a simple summation of the outlined spaces, excluding necessary driveways and nonfunctional areas. In open sales areas, the number of spaces shall be determined by dividing the gross land area in square feet by 350 square feet.

(Code 1974, § 22-77(3))