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Boulevard Shade Tree Guidelines Listed below are guidelines that the City of Apple Valley has established for the planting of shade trees on the boulevard.
1. Young trees should be at least 1 1/4 - 2" in diameter. 2. Trees should be at least forty (40) feet from any
existing tree or planting location. 3. Tree’s minimum distance from an intersection is equal
to the speed limit on the roadway as measured by miles per hour (Example:
30 MPH=30 Feet from intersection; 35MPH=35 Feet, etc.). 4. Trees must be at least fifteen (15) feet from any
driveway or approach sidewalk. 5. Trees should be approximately fifteen (15) feet from
any power pole, utility shut off, or fire hydrant. 6. Consider overhead and underground utility lines when
determining the location of a tree. 7. When no sidewalk exists the trees must be eight (8)
feet behind the curb. When a sidewalk exists with an eight (8) foot
boulevard, the trees should be centered between the sidewalk and the
curb. If the boulevard is smaller than eight (8) feet, the trees should
be planted at least four (4) feet to the house side of the sidewalk. Special note: Ornamental trees must be planted at
minimum eight (8) feet from the curb regardless of the placement of
the sidewalk. Ornamental trees must be placed a minimum of eight (8)
feet due to maximum growth potential.
Content updated on: 12-Oct-2001
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