Title 7 - Health and Sanitation

7.16.150 Tree and Shrub Distance and Clearance Requirements.

1. A.
   No Tree or Shrub shall be planted in the Right-of-way within a distance of:

   1. 1.
      10 feet of any fireplug
   2. 2.
      15 feet of any regulatory sign
   3. 3.
      20 feet of any street light pole
   4. 4.
      10 feet of any box culvert
2. B.
   The minimum height clearances for Trees and Shrubs are:

   1. 1.
      8 feet over public sidewalks
   2. 2.
      13.5 feet over improved thoroughfares or designated truck routes
   3. 3.
      12.5 feet over all other Streets
3. C.
   No Tree or Shrub shall be planted or maintained in the Right-of-way within any zone of approach, meaning, the area allowing an unobstructed view in advance of an actual or possible future traffic control device for a distance of 150 feet as measured from the point of the nearest intersecting curbs or curb lines of the Right-of-way.
4. D.
   The sight distance areas, as defined in OPMC Sections 12.04.126 and 18.450.070, shall remain free of Shrubs, Landscape Improvements or other vegetation which exceed a height of 2 feet measured from the Street. Trees in this area must be approved by the City Forester.
5. E.
   No Trees, Shrubs or Landscape Improvements over 2 feet in height will be permitted on residential traffic islands or thoroughfare Right-of-way unless approved by the City Forester.
6. F.
   Only Small Tree species, as designated in accordance with Section 7.16.180, may be planted or maintained within any portion of Right-of-way with overhead electric lines.
7. G.
   No Tree or Shrub shall be planted or maintained in a location that in any manner creates a Nuisance.

(History: Ord. TP-3025 §5, 2014; TP-1866 §1, 94; TP-1784 §1, 93; TP-1289 §6, 85)

Effective on: 1/1/1901