§ 113-11. Community tree species list.

(a)

The city shall maintain a list of tree species approved for conservation and planting within the city as well as those not recommended. The list shall be known as the city's community tree species list, hereinafter referred to as the tree species list. The tree species list includes the canopy cover category of each species, the mature size category of each species, notations on which species may be planted beneath utility lines, and other species characteristics.

(1)

Canopy cover category. Each species included in the tree species list shall be assigned a canopy cover category of overstory or understory.

(2)

Mature size category. Each species included in the tree species list shall be assigned a mature size category of large, medium, or small. The mature size limits of each category are as follows:

a.

Large tree: average mature height of 40 feet or greater;

b.

Medium tree: average mature height of 25 to 40 feet;

c.

Small tree: average mature height of 15 to 25 feet.

(b)

The list is maintained by the Tree Preservation Board and may change without notice to incorporate results of research and experience with individual species, and is available from the city Community Development Department.

(Ord. No. 21-2012, pt. 1, 8-6-2012)