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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 i .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 Location Standar <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 comdors. 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, Mi~mum street tree planting clearances: <br /> Minimum Distance from Feature <br /> Small Medium Large <br />Feature (un to 35' ht l~up to 60' ht.) ( over 60' ht.l .. ' <br />Alleys 15 feet 15 feet 15 feet <br />Courtesy walks/sidewalks 2 feet 3 feet 4 feet <br />Driveways 5 feet 5 feet i0-feet <br />Fire hydrants f S feet 5 feet 5 feet <br />Intersections : 3S 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 5 feet <br />Utility poles 5 feet 10 feet i0 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 />Administrative Order - 12 <br />