Street trees shall be planted and maintained as part of all new construction and all remodeling which exceeds twenty-five (25%) percent of the value of the structure as shown on the latest equalized assessment roll of the County. All required street trees shall be planted as required by this chapter prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy or approval of final inspection by the Building Inspector.
(1265-CS, Amended, 01/09/2020)
The property owner, builder, or developer shall plant trees of the species stipulated in the Subdivision Street Tree List, except in those areas designated as theme streets.
(1265-CS, Amended, 01/09/2020)
Street trees shall be planted in the following locations:
(a) 
In areas of the City, where parkways exist, and not more than fifty (50%) percent of the block frontage has been converted to current sidewalk standards, street trees may be planted in the parkway.
(b) 
In blocks where more than fifty (50%) percent of the parkway has been eliminated and replaced consistent with current sidewalk standards, street trees shall be planted two and one-half (2-1/2') feet behind the sidewalk.
(c) 
In commercial areas or in those areas in which sidewalks are required or authorized to extend from the curb to the property line, street trees shall be planted in the sidewalk area in a four (4') foot square area adjacent to the curb, unless otherwise authorized by the Director or his or her designee. (See City Standard No. ST-22.)
(d) 
In all subdivisions for which the final map is filed prior to June 1, 1978, street trees shall be planted two and one-half (2-1/2') feet behind the sidewalk.
(e) 
In all subdivisions and parcel map areas, street trees shall be planted within an area two and one-half (2-1/2') feet to four (4') feet behind the sidewalk in a planting easement, except in areas with parkways.
(f) 
In industrial areas and other commercial areas, street trees shall be planted as provided in the Street Tree List or as determined by the Director or his or her designee.
(1265-CS, Amended, 01/09/2020)