§ 123-52. Shade trees.  


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  • Shade trees shall be planted along both sides of all new or existing streets at intervals of no less than 40 feet and no more than 50 feet, except where tree masses have been preserved where shade trees would otherwise be located. Trees shall be placed back of the right-of-way line of street, so as not to interfere with the installation and maintenance of sidewalks, drainage facilities and/or utilities and shall be of two-inch caliper, balled and burlapped, and guaranteed for 18 months after planting. Species selection shall be at the discretion of the Board of Supervisors or as recommended by the Planning Commission. The types of shade trees shall be such that when grown to full maturity the trees shall not impede the utilization of solar energy by neighboring structures.
Amended 8-10-1992 by Ord. No. 384