(1) All new single-family residential subdivisions, multifamily projects, or nonresidential projects shall provide a five-foot landscape strip with street trees along all existing abutting streets or new public or private streets provided with the development. Where possible, the landscaping strip should be located between the right-of-way and the sidewalk. Landscaping strips shall be provided in the public or private right-of-way or on private property. Strips located on private property shall be located in a permanent landscaping easement recorded with the property.

(2) Street trees of a species approved by the planning director shall be planted at a rate of no less than one tree for every 40 linear feet or fraction thereof.

(3) New trees shall have a minimum diameter of two inches at four and one-half feet above the ground.

(4) Ground cover shall be provided between the street trees per SMC 17.145.060 (5).

(5) Landscaping strips located within the public right-of-way shall be maintained by the city of Stanwood. Landscaping strips located on private property shall be maintained by the property owner. Landscape strips on private streets shall be maintained by the homeowners’ association or the adjacent landowner.

(6) New street trees shall conform to the city’s list of approved street trees as maintained by the planning department. (Ord. 1110 § 3, 2002).