City Council Ordinance 287ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 287
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
THE CITY CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTICELLO DOES HEREBY
ORDAIN THAT TITLE 8, CHAPTER 3, SECTION 5, OF THE MONTICELLO CITY
ORDINANCE, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO TREES IN NEW
SUBDIVISIONS, BE AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
8-3-5: REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO TREES IN NEW SUBDIVISIONS:
(A) In new subdivisions, on lots with frontage on a single right-of-way, it is
required that two (2) trees be planted per platted lot if no trees are in
existence. For lots with frontage on more than one right-of-way, it is
required that four (4) trees be planted per platted lot if no trees are in
existence. Two (2) trees must be planted in the boulevard adjoining
each yard having street frontage.
(B) In subdivision plantings, not less than two (2) or more than three (3)
species of trees shall be planted in any block, and neither less than
twenty percent (20%) nor more than fifty percent (50%) of the total
trees planted in a block may be of the same species. Only trees listed
in Section 8-3-2 of this chapter shall be planted.
(C Trees required to be planted in subdivisions shall be planted inside the
front property line (or rear�side, if applicable, on double -fronting lots�
at a distance not rgnreater than four feet (4') from such line. This tree to
be planted if there are not suitable existing trees in this locati .
Required trees shall be planted in the boulevard at a locaton ranging
from 4 ft tol0 ft from the curb. Precise location within this range to be
determined by the City.
(D) Required subdivision trees must have a trunk diameter of at least two
inches (2") at one foot (1') above the ground.
(E) Required subdivision trees must be protected and supported by tree
guards of approved type.
(F) No required subdivision tree shall be planted in soil too poor to ensure
the growth of such tree unless twenty-seven (27) cubic feet (3'x3'x3') of
soil is removed and replaced with suitable loam.
Adopted this 24th day of March, 1997.
Mayor
City Administrator