including growth habit, diseases and pests, root patterns, general characteristics, drought tolerance and compatibility with Sunset Zone 11 climate (high desert).

A maximum of 25% of the landscaped area may be planted in turf. (The plans shall indicate the amount of area, in square feet, planted in ground cover area and in turf area.) Planting plans shall indicate the location, genus and species, quantities and sizes of all plant material. Planting details and specifications shall also be provided. Planting details shall encompass the specifications provided herein and conform to the American Public Works Association Standard Plans. All specifications provided herein shall supersede the standard plans where discrepancies exist.

b. Plant material

All trees shall be a minimum of 15 gallon size.

A minimum of 20 % of all trees shall be 24" box size or larger.

The quantity and species of trees shall require approval from the City Landscape Architect.

All street trees shall be selected from the approved plant list for street trees.

All trees shall be planted not less than:

seven (7) feet from adjacent property lines;

• fifty (50) feet from the beginning of curb returns on approach to an intersection and fifteen (15) feet from end of curb return on an exit side of curb return;
• twenty (20) feet from lamp standards;
• ten (10) feet from fire hydrants and driveways;
• five (5) feet from service walks, water meters and drain pipes.

On all streets where the sidewalk is adjacent to the curb, street trees shall be installed three (3) feet BACK of the sidewalk, or a minimum of seven and a half (7 1/2) feet BACK of curb face.

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