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Municode Page 6 of 8 (h) responsibility for compliance with the provisions of this division, nor shall planned revision activities prevent the city from instituting action for violation of this division. Planting requirements. All trees chosen shall be from the acceptable/preferred list (or have approval of the city) and native and/or adaptable to this region and climate as described in the Ramsey Tree Book. The quantity of the required plantings shall be in accordance with the performance standards established for the respective zoning district. (1) Size of trees at planting. For all required plantings, deciduous trees shall be a minimum of one -inch caliper at the planting and all evergreen trees shall be a minimum of five feet height at planting. Specifications shall be determined by the American Nurseryman's Standards. (2) Type of tree stock. For all required plantings, trees shall be free of insects, diseases, or mechanical injuries and have straight trunk and a form characteristic of the species. (3) Spacing at time of planting. The spacing of new trees must be compatible with spatial site limitations and with the responsible consideration toward species size when mature as outlined in the Ramsey Tree Book. (4) Planting standards. As outlined in the Ramsey Tree Book. (5) Planting standard: soil amendment. As outlined in the Ramsey Tree Book. (6) Planting standards: mulch. As outlined in the Ramsey Tree Book. (7) Planting distance along rural section streets. Shall be at the right-of-way unless approved by the city. (8) Planting distance from hydrants. Trees shall be planted a minimum of 15 feet from hydrants. (9) Vision clearance (sight triangle). Tree plantings should not be within the vision clearance triangle as defined in section 117-348 (10) Planting distance from utilities. Trees shall be planted a minimum of two feet from any joint utility trench whenever practicable. (11) Tree preservation tree density standard calculation. a. All multifamily residential developments shall retain 40 percent of the inches of tree DBH existing on the site after subdivision. b. If in excess of 60 percent of desirable trees are removed from the plat due to construction, they shall be replaced, on a one-to-one basis, in addition to the required plantings specified within the applicable zoning district. (Code 1978, § 9.24.04; Ord. No. 03-33, 9-15-2003; Ord. No. 06-25, § 2, 8-8-2006) Sec. 117-328. - Hazardous and/or nuisance trees. The city shall have the right to cause the removal of any dead or diseased trees on private property within the city, when such trees constitute a hazard to life or property, or harbor insects or disease which constitute a potential threat to other trees within the city. In the event of failure of owners to comply with such provisions, the city shall have the authority to remove such trees and charge the cost of removal to the property owner. (1) Notice to take action. An order for a "Notice to Take Action" will be issued upon determination by the city, or its designee, that maintenance work requiring the pruning, preservation, or removal of trees or plants upon private property when http://library.municode. com/print. aspx?clientlD=14286&HTMRequest=http%3 a%2f%2fli... 5/31/2012