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6.3 Minimum distance from sidewalks and curbs: Trees should be centered in '- the planting strip between the sidewalk and the street curb. If centering within-the planting strip is not possible, or desirable due, to design considerations, the tree must be located at least two feet from the sidewalk edge or the curb edge. 6.4 Minimum distance from buried utility lines that traverse the~lanting strip: 8" - 10" water & sewer 10 feet 12" - 16" water & sewer 15 feet 18" + water & sewer 20 feet , All other services 10 feet 6.5 Overhead utility lines: No tree with the potential of reaching a mature height of more than thirty-five feet (35') shall be planted in the right-of-way under "primary" overhead wires. 6.6 Minimum distance from buildings: Small trees (potential growth of up to 35' ht.) 5 feet Medium trees (potential growth of up to 60' ht.) 10 feet Large trees (potential growth of over 60' ht.) 15 feet Shrubs 3 feet Any tree planted ten feet (10') or closer to a building shall have an impenetrable root barrier installed near the building. The root barrier shall run the length of the planting area or the structure, -and reach a depth of at least eighteen inches (18"). 6.7 Vehicular area: Provisions shall be made to prevent any parts of the vehicles from touching trees.. 6.8 Shrubs planted in the street side right-of-waX: Shrubs shall follow the minimum distance requirements for trees for curbs, sidewalks, and utilities. No shrub shall be planted within three feet (3') of a building. 6.9 Linear snacing~ Trees shall be placed an average of every thirty feet (30'). Depending upon the size, species, and variety, the Urban Forester may approve planting distances which may be as close as ten feet (10') and as far as forty feet (40') to' fifty feet (50') based on the size and growth habit of the tree. 6.10 Width of planting area within Ci , right-of--way (i.e.. distance between the curb and sidewalk): Administrative Order - 13