35.080 Public and Private Tree Guidelines

A. Public Tree Planting Permit Required. No person shall plant a Public Tree or other vegetation within the Public Right-of-Way without first obtaining a permit from the Parks Department. 1. Permits shall be free of charge. 2. Any Public Tree or vegetation planted contrary to the provisions of this chapter or in violation of a permit may be removed by the City. 3. A permit shall not be required for work performed by the City or its agents during their duties. B. The Parks Department shall have the authority and it shall be its duty to inspect and approve all proposed Public Tree plantings for residential, commercial subdivisions and developments within the City. C. The Parks Department shall develop and maintain a Public Street tree recommendation list that includes a list of allowed trees for planting along streets in three size classes based on mature height: small under 25 feet; medium between 25 and 40 feet; large over 40 feet. Tree species shall be selected from the Lehi recommended tree lists and shall be appropriate to their location. Drought tolerant and pest resistant species are encouraged whenever possible and appropriate. Community Forestry Adopted 04/22/08 D. The spacing, mature height and canopy spread of Public Trees shall conform to the current Lehi City Design Standards and Public Improvement Specifications. The Parks Department may change the spacing and species requirements to accommodate any utility obstructions or signage. E. In order to minimize damage to public improvements, all trees shall be centered in the park strip. F. Private Trees that abut any public sidewalk shall not be planted within 4’ of a public sidewalk or public trail. G. Private Trees shall follow any NESC Encroachment Standards and not be planted within 8’ of a power substation wall. D. No trees, shrubs or vegetation that matures over 24” shall be planted within the clear view area at street intersections, nor shall a tree canopy extend within the clear view area. The clear view measurement area may increase or be adjusted by the Traffic Engineer to meet A.A.S.H.T.O. specifications. H. No Public Tree or shrub shall be planted within 10’ feet of any fire hydrant, or a power transformer. I. No public Tree shall be planted within 5’ of a driveway. J. No Public Tree or shrub shall be planted within 5’ of a water or pressurized water meter. K. No Public Tree shall be planted within 35’ of a street warning sign. L. No Public Tree shall be planted in park strips less than seven feet wide. The Parks Department may approve Public Trees in planter strips less than seven feet wide. M. It shall be unlawful to plant any Public Tree on the current Unacceptable Public Tree List. Any person who plants a prohibited tree shall be required to remove it.