(A) Standards. All planting and maintenance of public trees should conform to the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) A-300 “Standards for Tree Care Operations” and shall follow all tree care best management practices (B.M.P.s) published by the International Society of Arboriculture.

(B)  Requirements of Franchise Utility Companies. The maintenance of public trees for utility clearance shall conform to all applicable utility industry standards.

(C) Tree Species List. After consulting with the Director of Planning and Zoning for consistency with the City’s land use regulations, the Director of Parks and Recreation shall develop and maintain an official list of desirable tree species for planting on public property in two size classes: ornamental (20 feet or less at maturity) and shade (greater than 20 feet at maturity). Only trees from this approved list may be planted on public property. Requests to plant a tree species not on the list must be approved in writing by both the Director of Planning and Zoning and the Director of Parks and Recreation.

(D) Planting Distances. After consultation with the Director of Public Works, the Director of Planning and Zoning, and the Fire Chief or their designees, the Director of Parks and Recreation shall develop and maintain an official set of spacing requirements for planting trees on public property. No tree may be planted within the visibility triangle of a street intersection or within ten feet of a fire hydrant.

(E) Planting Trees Under Electric Utility Lines. Only trees listed as ornamental trees on the official City tree species list may be planted under or within 15 lateral feet of any overhead utility wire.

(F) Protection of Public Trees During Construction. Any person, firm, corporation, or City department performing construction near any public tree shall employ appropriate measures to protect the tree, including, but not limited to, placing barriers around the tree to prevent damage. (Ord. 401 § 1, passed 11-10-2020. Code 2012 § 94.30.050.)