[CC 1983 §43.480]
A.
All
unpaved or otherwise unimproved areas within the public rights-of-way,
or public use areas, shall be graded and seeded in an approved manner.
B.
Street
trees shall be provided by the subdivider along all streets where
trees do not exist. The trees shall be of a species suitable for local
soil and climatic conditions, adapted to street use and of at least
two and one-half (2½) inch caliper. At street corners, the
trees should be located at a minimum of twenty-five (25) feet from
the intersection of the street right-of-way lines, otherwise they
shall be located so as not to interfere with utilities or sidewalks
and placed forty (40) to fifty (50) feet apart. The trees shall be
in the grass area between the curb and sidewalks, unless this space
is less than six (6) feet wide, in which case, the trees shall be
planted on the lots.
C.
In
informal types of street patterns, informal planting of street trees
in accordance with an approved Landscape Development Plan may be permitted.
D.
All
residential lots shall have an appropriate cover of undisturbed existing
vegetation, seeding, fresh-cut sod, plugs or spot sod.
[CC 1983 §43.360]
A.
In
the subdividing of any land within the jurisdiction, due regard shall
be shown for all natural features, such as tree growth, watercourses
or other similar elements which, if preserved, would add attractiveness
to the proposed development.
B.
The
natural topography shall be retained wherever possible in order to
reduce excessive run-off onto adjoining property and to avoid extensive
regrading of the site.
