§ 11.12. Recommended species list.

Approved species. Plant materials for over-story, under-story, parking lot and street tree applications may be selected from the recommended species list maintained by the community development and general services department. Other species may be used upon approval of the director of community development and general services department.

Non-approved species. The following species are not approved for use in required landscaping:

1.

Bradford Pear (Pyrus calleryana "Bradford").

2.

Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus).

3.

Siberian Elm (Ulmus pumila).

4.

Silver Maple (Acer saccharinum).

Not recommended species. The following species are not recommended for use in required landscaping:

1.

Catalpa (Catalpa speciosa).

2.

Norway Maple (Acer platanoides).

3.

Princess Tree (Paulownia tomentosa).

4.

Tree-of-Heaven (Ailanthus altissima).

(Ord. of 4-28-2008)