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Design <br /> STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES FOR THE EVERETT STATION AREA Site <br /> 1 <br /> i <br /> 114SIDEWALKSAND STREET TREES <br /> A\ <br /> ,, INTENT <br /> `! s <br /> 1 r . ` .°'. To establish a consistent character for street right-of-ways,and <br /> �j ' enhance the natural, aesthetic and urban environment as well <br /> • <br /> tree grate ' . as improve pedestrian safety. <br /> �. 1 t,f GUID€LINES <br /> 1. Street trees shall be planted between the curb and the <br /> walking path of the sidewalk. <br /> 2. Large trees with overhanging canopies or branches are <br /> 5 ft <br /> desirable. However, species of street trees shall be of a type <br /> _ ,. approved by the City. <br /> ,; 13. Street trees should be located in a planting area with a <br /> minimum width of 5 ft. <br /> d , . 4. Street trees shall be a minimum of 2-1/2" caliper and shall <br /> �1 - ' be spaced no further apart than 25 ft. <br /> 5. Street tree planting should consider the location of existing <br /> utilities, lighting and proposed signs. <br /> 6. Sidewalks shall consist of a clear walking path at least 8 ft <br /> wide (in addition to the planting zone for street trees). <br /> - Along arterial streets,tree-grates shall be used. On other <br /> 11, p streets,either tree-grates or a continuous planting strip <br /> " <br /> along the curb are acceptable. <br /> s+.;;� 7. Tree grates should be installed at the base of each street <br /> ." %I tree. <br /> INN <br /> FwrettStation Area Design Guidelines <br /> 24 <br />