Shade tree planting shall meet the following specifications:
A. Trees shall be of nursery stock quality of an approved species grown
under the same climatic conditions as at the location of the development.
They shall be of symmetrical growth, free of insect pests and disease,
suitable for street use and durable under the maintenance contemplated.
B. The average trunk diameter measured at a height of three feet above
the finished grade level shall be a minimum of two inches, depending
on good practice with reference to the particular species to be planted.
C. Trees shall be planted at maximum intervals of 70 feet along both
sides of the street and not nearer than five feet from any sidewalk,
curb, gutter or other right-of-way improvement as provided for in
this chapter.
D. All planting shall be done in conformance with good nursery and landscape
practice.
E. The species and location of trees shall be such that they will not
interfere with utility facilities.
Underground cables for communications and electrical utilities
should be installed when and where practical.