Ordinance 2387MAE:lc
10/19/82
ORDINANCE NO. 2387
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION 18.85.010 OF
THE EDMONDS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE
ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE STREET TREE PLAN
FOR THE CITY OF EDMONDS.
WHEREAS, on October 18, 1977 the Edmonds City Council
adopted Ordinance No. 1952 regulating the planting,
maintenance, and removal of trees in the public streets and
further authorizing the preparation of a master street tree
plan for the City of Edmonds, and
WHEREAS, the City Council found in Ordinance No. 1952
that unplanned planting of trees in the City may create
limitations with respect to the visibility along the streets
and at intersections thus constituting a safety hazard, and
WHEREAS, the City Council further found in that
ordinance that certain varieties of trees may cause
destruction of or interference with existing or planned
utility lines, sidewalks, driveways and will obstruct the
view from adjoining homes, and
WHEREAS, the City Council further found in that
ordinance that trees contribute to the reduction of soil
erosion, water run-off and provide noise buffer, and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Director, pursuant to
Ordinance 1952 and Section 18.85.010 of the Community
Development Code, has prepared a street tree plan for the
City of Edmonds which has received the approval of the
Architectural Design Board, and
WHEREAS, the City Council now finds that is in the
best interest of the City of Edmonds to adopt the City of
Edmonds Street Tree Plan to regulate the proper selection of
varieties of trees and their location, now, therefore,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON,
DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 18.85.010 of the Community
Development Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
18.85.010 STREET PLAN ADOPTED
The Edmonds Street Plan (1982), as issued by the
Director of Public Works and approved by the
Architectural Design Board is hereby adopted by this
reference and incorporated herein as if set forth in
full. A copy of the Edmonds Street Tree Plan (1982)
shall be kept on file with the City Clerk for public
inspection and use during regular city business
hours. All planting of street trees and other
landscaping of streets shall conform to the Edmonds
Street Tree Plan (1982).
Section 2. The City Clerk shall maintain one copy of
the Edmonds Street Tree Plan (1982) on file for public
inspection and use during regular city business hours.
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Section 3. This ordinance shall be in full force and
effect five (5) days after passage and publication by posting
as provided by law.
APPROVED:
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MAY , H. H. HARRISON
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY:
BY
FILED WIT41' THE CITY CLERK: October 19, 1982
PASSED BY THE CTIY COUNCIL: July 26, 1983
POSTED: July 27, 1983
EFFECTIVE DATE: August 1 , 1983
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AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING ORDINANCE
STATE OF WASHINGTON )
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COUNTY OF SNOHOMISH )
JACQUELINE G. PARRETT
, being first duly sworn
on oath deposes and says that she is over the age of eighteen (18)
years and is competent to testify as to the matter stated herein.
There is no official newspaper or other newspaper printed and
published within the City. In accordance with RCW 35A.12.160, on
the 27 day of July __, 1983, affiant posted true and
correct copies of the attached Ordinance No. 2387 , passed by the
City Council on the 26 day of July 19 83, at the
official posting places for City notices which are the public
bulletin boards at the following locations:
Edmonds Civic Center
250 Fifth Avenue North
Edmonds, Washington 98020
Edmonds Public Library
Civic Center, 250 Fifth Avenue North
Edmonds, Washington 98020
Edmonds Branch of United States Post Office
2.01 Main Street
Edmonds, Washington 98020
DATED this 27 day of July � 19 83
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SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this day of
Notary Public in and for the
Stat of Washington, residing
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File No. 01.4.02
EDMONDS STREET TREE PLAN
Introduction:
The City of Edmonds has installed street trees and plantings on
many of its downtown and neighborhood streets. As funds are avail-
able, further plantings and replacements will be made. Some of the
species planted in the past are not of suitable types, and are caus-
ing the upheaving of sidewalks or will eventually do so. The list
below, is designed to avoid these problems.
Recommended trees for Edmonds:
Small or narrow trees (minimum spacing 20 feet)
Acer ginnala
Acer pensylvanicum
Acer rubrum variety (Armstrong, Scanlon)
Carpinus betulus pyramidalis (Pyramidalis hornbeam)
Crataegus lavallei (Carriere Thorn)
Fraxinus ornus (selected forms) Flowering Ash
Prunus maackii (Manchurian Chokecherry)
Prunus padus, P. avium (Bird Cherry)
Prunus subhirtella, autumnalis (Autumnalis Cherry)
Prunus, flowering plums, blireiana, Newport, etc.
Quercus ilex (Holly Oak)
Styrex japonica (Snowdrop Tree)
Medium-sized trees (minimum spacing 30 feet)
Acer cappodocium, Acer campestre (Hedge Maple)
Acer davidii
Acer platanoides, varieties: Cavalier, Columnare, Crimson, King
Acer rubrum (Red Maple and varieties: Red. Sunset, October Glory)
Acer saccharum (Sugar Maple)
Betula nigra (River Birch, Paper Birch) (Not suitable for
all locations)
Fraxinus (Ash) Flame, Golden Desert, Marshall Seedless,
etc.
Liquidamber styraciflua (Sweet -gum) and newer varieties
Malus (Flowering crab apples)
Phellodendron amurense (Amur Corktree)
Prunus sargenti, Akebono, Kwanzan, Ukon, etc. (Needs large
growing area)
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Medium-sized trees (Continued)
Quercus coccinia (Scarlet Oak)
Quercus palustris, variety Crownright
Quercus phellos, Quercus robur, etc.
Tilia euchlora (Crimean Linden)
Large trees (Spacing of 50 feet or more)
Acer pseudoplatanus(Sycamore Maple)
Aesculus hippocastum (Horse Chestnut)
Castanea mollisima, C. sativa (Chinese and Spanish Chestnuts)
Fagus sylvatica and varieties (European Beech)
Ginko biloba and varieties (Maidenhair Tree)
Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip Tree)
Pterocarya species (Wing -nuts)
Quercus borealis, Q. rubra (Red Oaks)
Other varieties of trees may be planted if the area is suitable as
determined by the Superintendent of Public Works.
PROHIBITED STREET TREES FOR EDMONDS
Acer macrophyllum (Bigleaf Maple, Oregon Maple) roots cause
injury to sewers, sidewalks, or pavement. This native species is the
worst of all maples in this respect. Populus trichocarpa, P.
deltoides (Cottonwoods), P. nigra "Italica" (Lombardy Poplar).
These are short-lived and brittle. They are destructive to
pavements, streets, sidewalks, and sewers.
NON -RECOMMENDED TREES FOR EDMONDS
INCLUDING TREES RECOMMEMDED WITH RESERVATIONS
Reasons noted below. These trees may be planted if the problem
is met to the satisfaction of the Superintendent of Public Works.
Some are desirable trees in the right situation.
Acer negundo, Acer saccharinum (Box -elder, Silver Maple). Break up
badly in storms.
Ailanthus altissima (Tree of Heaven) Roots are invasive, suckers
freely, brittle.
Albizia julibrissin (Silk Tree) Vulnerable to fatal canker attacks
in Puget Sound area.
Alnus rubra (Red Alder) Short lived brittle tree. Favorite of
tent caterpillars. Betula alba (White birch, weeping white
birch, etc.) Regular aphid infestations require 1-3 summer
sprayings to control; otherwise stick "honeydew" drips from
trees. (Many trees get aphids, but white birch is always
heavily attacked.)
Gleditsia triancathos (Honey Locust) Thorny. Select thornless
varieties. Common honey locust can damage walks.
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Juglans nigra, J. regia (Black Walnut, English Walnut) Messy
fruit, large leaves of English Walnuts are slippery on walks.
J. nigra roots are destructive.
Malus (Fruiting apples) Fruit on walks.
Prunus (Fruiting cherries and plums) Fruit on walks.
Pyrus (Fruiting pears) Fruit on walks.
Platanus species (London Plane, Sycamore) Destructive to paving;
root lifts ground strongly, may invade sewers. Best with wide
planting strips or cobble paving, etc. Often these need three
sprayings a year to control serious athracnose disease.
Populus species (Poplars) Tops brittle, break up easily in
storms. Roots damage sidewalks and may invade sewers.
Quercus palustris (Pin Oak) Lower limbs keep growing downward,
require a great deal of pruning when used for street trees.
"Crownright" mostly avoids this.
Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain Ash) Large crop of messy fruit may be
a sidewalk hazard.
Tilia americana (Basswood) Roots are destructive. Tree is apt to
be brittle.
Ulmus americana, U. parvifolia, U. pumila (American, Chinese Elm.)
Unless sprayed yearly, these are apt to be defoliated in the
Puget Sound area by elm leaf beetle. Dutch elm disease expected
in the Puget Sound area by 1980, kills these trees. Roots can
break walks and may cause sewer problems.
Cataloa Short lived, brittle. Roots are worse on sidewalks than
most trees.
Crataegus oxycantha (Hawthorne, including Paul's Scarlet and
several named varieties) See aphid problem under Betula.
Hawthornes are heavily attacked.
Robinia pseudoacacia (Black Locust) Thorny, though there are
thornless varieties. Relatively short lived and brittle tree.
Salix species (Willows, including Weeping) Roots enter sewers.
Tree is brittle and short lived.
Sophora japonica (Pagoda Tree) In the Puget Sound area this tree
is highly vulnerable to canker attack that is often fatal.
NOTE: MOST CONIFERS ARE NOT RECOMMENDED
Lower limbs cause safety -visibility problems at driveways,
alleys, intersections, signs, and signals.
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Planting Requirements
Trees in the small or narrow category shall not be planted closer
than 20 feet; those of the medium trees not closer than 30 feet; and
the large trees 50 feet or more. Trees that are planted in street
areas shall have a minimum of 4 feet by 4 feet unpaved area at their
bases. This will allow for moisture and air to reach the root system.
Branches will have to be pruned as per the existing ordinance, and
trees of 1 3/4" or more in caliper should be planted to reduce damage
and vandalism. Large trees that are balled and burlaped have a better
chance of survival in the harsh environment during their first few
years of establishment.
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PLAN FOR STREET TREES IN THE CITY OF EDMONDS
Main Street from Ferry Dock to 5th Avenue Fountain:
Selected forms of Ash (Fraxinus ornus) to eventually replace
the Kwanzan Cherries.
From 5th Avenue/Main Street to Five Corners:
Acer rubrum (Red Maple) g varieties. Due to high voltage
electrical wires, it is suggested that the trees be planted
on one side of the street for better growth and shape.
Sunset Avenue - Ferry Holding Lanes:
Crataegus phaenopyrum (Washington Hawthorn)
Sunset Avenue - Main Street to Caspers Street:
Smaller shrubs should be planted if view is to be preserved.
Second Avenue from Treatment Plant to Bell Street:
Quercus ilex (Holly Oak)
Third Avenue from Pine Street to Caspers Street:
Existing trees are Washington Hawthorne. Quercus ilex or Q.
coccinia (Scarlet Oak)
Fourth Avenue North to South:
Fraxinus pensylvanicum (Seedless Ash). Existing trees are at
4th and Main.
Fifth Avenue:
Liquidamber styraciflua (Sweet -gum) This tree should tie in
with Old Milltown, Shoreline Savings, and condominium row.
Sixth Avenue:
Ginko biloba, variety Gentry.
Ninth Avenue:
Acer platanoides (Crimson Maple)
Dayton Street from Fishing Pier Parking Lot to Ninth Avenue South:
Liquidamber syraciflua (Sweet -gum) This variety will tie with
Old Milltown, Alaskan Publishing I -louse, and parking lot on
Dayton Street.
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PLAN FOR STREET TREES IN THE CITY OF EDMONDS (Continued)
Bell Street - Sunset Avenue to Ninth Avenue South:
Quercus varieties (English Oak, Texas Red Oak, etc.)
Alder Street:
Varieties of acer rubrum (Armstrong Maple) From 3rd Avenue
to 9th Avenue.
Maple Street:
Varieties of Fraxinus (Flaming Ash)
Walnut Street from Third Avenue - Five Corners Water Tank:
Tilia cordata (Littleleaf Linden) and varieties Salem, Rancho,
or Tilia euchlora (Crimean Linden).
AUTHENTICATED:
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