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F. Sidewalks and Street Trees <br /> STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES FOR THE EVERETT STATION AREA Site Design <br /> i <br /> SIDE1NALKS AND STREET TREES <br /> , <br /> INTENT <br /> , <br /> To establish a consistent character for street right-of-ways,arid <br /> 4,, Z.„...;.- -•-•• <br /> enhance the natural,aesthetic and urban environment as well <br /> tree grate - i''''"- -: as improve pedestrian safety. <br /> a.t.. i <br /> ",/...;%„', <br /> ii .‹ <br /> --;:-....., GUIDELINES <br /> 1. Street trees shall be planted between the curb and the <br /> walking path of the sidewalk. <br /> 5 ft 2. Large trees with overhanging canopies or branches are <br /> desirable.However,species of street trees shall be of a type <br /> - ..--... approved by the City. <br /> 3. Street trees should be located in a planting area with a <br /> minimum width of 5 ft. <br /> ...,,,, ... <br /> WI 4. Street trees shall be a minimum of 2-1/2caliper and shall <br /> ,I1.*----- be spaced no further apart than 25 ft. <br /> , etkiat..: <br /> 5. Street tree planting should consider the location of existing <br /> utilities,lighting and proposed signs. <br /> G. 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 /> streets,either tree-grates or a continuous planting strip <br /> along the curb are acceptable. <br /> ,' • " <br /> .., <br /> 7. Tree grates should be installed at the base of each street <br /> tree. <br /> ,....,.. ..iiir <br /> --.,••-• . ow <br /> twreir Station Area t)esignGuirieline, PA in, 7 <br /> 53 <br />