§ 8178-8.4.1.2.1. Street trees.

Street trees required as a condition of approval of a discretionary permit, or that are proposed within a public road right-of-way, shall be installed in conformance with the following:

a.

New street trees shall comply with the Ventura County Public Work Agency's required setbacks from edge of sidewalk, except when tree wells are provided in the sidewalk.

b.

Street trees shall be planted where the tree's growth will not damage the components of the street (sidewalk, curb/gutter, etc.) or overhead utility lines.

c.

Street trees shall be selected and planted so the tree does not interfere with pedestrian or vehicular circulation.

d.

When street trees are provided, they shall be spaced an average of forty (40) feet on center.

e.

Street trees shall be single trunk, not multi-trunked species.

f.

The planting of any street tree shall comply with Section 8175-3.8 Clear Sight Triangles and the planting specifications prescribed by the County Public Works Agency or qualified tree consultant.

g.

Should a street tree be removed that is part of an approved landscape plan, that tree shall be replaced pursuant to Section 8178-7.5.2.2.

h.

The applicant shall obtain a separate encroachment permit from the Ventura County Public Works Agency prior to installing a street tree.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 6, 6-21-2016)