§ 7-5.04. Planting and Maintenance.

(a)

Except as otherwise provided in this section, the subdivider of a subdivision or parcel map shall supply and plant approximately one (1) tree per lot, excepting corner lots, where two (2) or three (3) trees shall be planted.

(b)

The City shall maintain street trees in all rights-of-way and planting easements within the City.

(c)

The City, by mutual agreement, may provide and plant street trees in subdivisions outside of the City at a fee to be established by resolution of the Council and not be less than that charged within the City.

(d)

The City will provide no maintenance of street trees in areas outside of the City, except by special agreement. The City will not provide maintenance of street trees on private property, except in rights-of-way or public planting easements.

(e)

The property owner shall be responsible for watering street trees located in a right-of-way or easement abutting his or her property.

(f)

This section shall not prevent any person, firm or public utility from installing and maintaining any overhead wires or underground pipes or conduits lawfully on, over or under public streets or public rights-of-way, subject to the provisions and requirements of Chapter 4 of Title 4 of this Code. The Director when reviewing plans for planting, maintenance or removal of street trees and shall consider the effect of such activity on existing overhead wires, underground pipes or conduits and shall avoid unnecessary disturbance to or relocation of said facilities.

(Added by Ord. 3071-C.S., § 3, amended by Ord. 3130-C.S., § 5, and Ord. 3366-C.S., § 4)

(Ord. 3577-C.S., § 1; Ord. 3633-C.S., § 1, effective 10-1-15)