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Sec. 30-415. - Preservation of trees and other vegetation; tree planting requirements. <br /> All subdivisions shall be planned, designed, constructed and maintained consistent with the following, at <br /> the city's discretion: <br /> (1) Existing healthy trees and native vegetation on the site shall be preserved to the maximum <br /> extent feasible and shall be protected by adequate means during construction. <br /> (2) Where inadequate vegetation exists on land not being disturbed for development, permanent <br /> vegetation shall be established as soon as possible. <br /> (3) Following construction, vegetation suitable to the site shall be planted. The type of species of <br /> tree planted shall be approved by the city. Trees with root structures that are less likely to <br /> interfere with utility lines or sidewalks or cause other nuisance damage are preferable. Trees <br /> shall have a trunk diameter(measured 12 inches above ground level) of not less than two <br /> inches, and shall be planted in not less than one cubic yard of good growing soil with a <br /> suitable amount of fertilizer. Approved multiple varieties shall be used alternately. Plantings <br /> shall include boulevard trees and front yard trees. Boulevard trees shall be planted at <br /> intervals of at least one tree per lot at a distance of at least six feet but less than 12 feet from <br /> behind the curb. Corner lots shall require two boulevard trees, one per street frontage. Yard <br /> trees shall also be planted at intervals of one tree per lot and located between the edge of the <br /> right-of-way and the front of the house. Corner lots shall require two yard trees, one per <br /> street frontage. Planting of the trees shall be the responsibility of the developer and <br /> maintenance shall be the responsibility of the homeowner. <br /> (4) Consistent with approved grading plans, existing trees shall be preserved within any right-of- <br /> way when such trees are suitably located and in good health. <br /> (5) No slash, dead trees, or uprooted stumps shall remain after development. <br /> (Code 1982, § 1008.14(7)) <br /> Cross reference Vegetation, ch. 82. <br />