4F, Amendment to Section 710 of the City Code

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CITY OF ARDEN HILLS COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA ORDINANCE NO. 2009-009 AN ORDINANCE ADDING ASH TREES TO THE LIST OF TREES THAT ARE INCLUDED IN THE CITY'S PROTECTION OF SHADE TREES ORDINANCE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS HEREBY ORDAINS THAT SECTION 710 SHALL BE AMEDNED AS FOLLOWS: Section 710 Trees and Vegetation 710.01 Purpose. The planting of trees in areas of the City dedicated for public streets, which trees are sometimes referred to in this section as boulevard trees, is a matter of public interest and it is the purpose of this section to provide a procedure for permitting the planting under certain circumstances and subject to certain regulations as provided by this section. 710.02 Minimum Size. Only trees which are at least one and one-half inches in diameter, measured one foot above the ground, shall be planted as boulevard trees within the City. 710.03 Permitted Varieties. Only the following types of trees shall be permitted under the provisions of this section: Hackberry; Norway, Sugar or Red Maple; Linden; and other species as approved by the City. Under no circumstances shall permits be granted for cottonwood trees, non-disease resistant elm trees, or any species of ash tree. 710.04 Minimum Area. Permits shall not be granted under the provisions of this section unless there is at least seven (7) feet between the curbline and sidewalk line at the pertinent location. The curbline shall be determined by using the projected street width rather than the existing pavement location, and the sidewalk should be assumed even if it is not present or anticipated. In no event shall trees be permitted within three and one-half (32) feet of the projected curb. 710.05 Spacing. Trees shall not be planted closer than fifty (50) feet center-to-center, with respect to trees which will not e~ceed forty (40) feet in height at maturity. With respect to trees which will exceed forty (40) feet in height at maturity, the required spacing shall be at least seventy-five (75) feet center-to-center. 710.06 Restoration Sod. The applicant for a permit required by the provisions of this section shall be required to restore the sod to its original condition after planting. 710.07 Responsibility. The planter of boulevard trees shall assume responsibility for maintenance and care of the trees, and shall undertake to water the trees well during the first growing season and thereafter as needed. Trees which do not survive the second growing season shall be removed by the planter at his or her expense. 710.08 Identifying Recommended Location. The tree inspector who inspects the site and recommends the granting of the permit required by this section shall drive a stake marking the spot for the planting.