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5.2.2 The trees have been grown in the container for a maximum period <br /> of one year. <br /> 5.3 Bare root, providing: <br /> 5.3.1 Trees in a bare root condition do not exceed 1.5" in caliper, <br /> measured 6" above mean ground level. <br /> 5.3.2 The roots are not allowed to dry out and are kept moist at any time <br /> from the nursery to final planting. <br /> 5.3.3 The roots are well-established, full of live and vigorous fibrous <br /> roots, along with the larger structural roots. <br /> 6. Street Tree Planting .nc~a ion tandard . <br /> 6.1 General. On public streets without sidewalks, trees shall be located so as <br /> to accommodate future sidewalk placement and with regard to current and future utility <br /> line corridors. Trees and shrubs (which attain a height of eighteen inches (18") or more) <br /> that may form a hedge or screen shall not be allowed within the "Vision Clear Zone" of <br /> a street, alley, or driveway intersection so as to obscure required traffic sight distances. <br /> Curves in the road, hills, and other site specific factors may require extensions of these <br /> dimensions. For more information on Vision Clear Zones, see the Vision Clear Zone <br /> Brochure. <br /> 6.2, Miriirnum street tree plan ing clearances: <br /> Minimum Distance from Feature <br /> Small Medium Large <br /> Feature (up to 35' ht.)~up to 60' h~ (over 60' ht ) <br /> Alleys 15 feet 15 feet 15 feet <br /> Courtesy walks/sidewalks 2 feet 3 feet 4 feet <br /> Driveways 5 feet 5 feet 10 feet <br /> Fire hydrants - 5 feet 5 feet 5 feet <br /> Intersections 35 feet 35 feet 35 feet <br /> Manholes and Catch basins 5 feet 10 feet 10 feet <br /> Water meters ~ 5 feet 5 feet 5 feet <br /> Utility boxes 5 feet 5 feet S feet <br /> Utility poles 5 feet 10 feet 10 feet <br /> Street lights 10 feet 20 feet 30 feet <br /> Stop signs At least 35 feet or more if necessary , <br /> Regulatory signs Not to block sign <br /> <br /> Administrative Order - 12 <br /> <br />