1987-029ORDINANCE NO. 87 - 29
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 16 OF THE BUFFALO
GROVE MUNICIPAL CODE, BEING THE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE
WHEREAS, Buffalo Grove is a Home Rule unit; pursuant to the
Illinois Constitution of 1970,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK AND LAKE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1: The following sections of Title 16 of the Buffalo
Grove Municipal Code are amended to read as follows:
SECTION 16.50.030.D.13
13. Sewer Depth and Minimum Culvert Length
Storm sewers shall be constructed sufficiently deep so as
to prevent freezing and to provide an outfall for all storm water within
the ultimate service area, both existing and future. The minimum cover
shall be three (3) feet for storm sewers and eighteen (18 ") inches for
culverts. In the R -E Single Family Dwelling District where storm sewers are
not required,-the-minimum length of corrugated metal culverts shall equal
the width of the pavement crossed plus eight (8')..£eet.- :plus--:e: ght (8)-times
the depth of the ditch.
SECTION 16.50.030.D.15
15. Sewer Pipe and Culvert Bedding
a. Sewer pipe and culvert bedding shall, as a minimum,
conform to the requirements shown on Exhibit No. 202 and 202A.
b. Sewer pipe concrete cradle, arch, or fill encasement
shall be constructed whenever dictated by trench or embankment conditions.
SECTION 16.50.030.D.17
17. Open Channels
a. Open channels may be provided on an optional basis in
lieu of enclosed storm sewer pipe when the channel will be draining an area
eighty (80) acres or larger or in the R -E Single Family Dwelling District
when located in the public right -of -way and as hereinafter specified.
b. All open channels located within a development or
located on public property or easements adjacent to the development and
other open channels within one hundred fifty (150) feet of the development,
other than in the R -E Single Family Dwelling District, shall be improved as
follows:
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(i) Maximum slopes shall be six (6) horizontal to one
(1) vertical.
(ii) An eight (8) foot wide bituminous concrete (IDOT -
Class I) pathway, suitable for use by maintenance
vehicles, with a minimum thickness of six (6)
inches, shall be constructed a minimum of two (2)
feet above the normal water level. The far edge of
the pathway shall be a minimum of one (1) foot
within the easement running along the open
channel. The near edge of the pathway shall not
be more than ten (10) feet from the edge of the
normal water line.
(iii) A six (6) inch underdrain shall be
constructed with a minimum cover.of six (6) inches
along the flowline of all open channels.
(iv) An easement for drainage, access and
municipal utilities, shall be provided along the
open channel with a width adequate to include the
area covered by a one hundred (100) year storm.
C. All open channels located within a development
classified in the R -E Single Family Dwelling District shall be improved as
follows:
(i) Maximum slopes shall be four (4) horizontal
to one (1) vertical.
(ii) Minimum ditch gradient - 0.50%.
(iii) Minimum ditch depth - 24!"_...below adjacent
pavement centerline.
SECTION 16.50.030.E.1
E. Material Specifications
All storm sewer system elements shall conform to the
following specifications:
1. Sewer Pipe
a. Sump pump service connection and storm sewer
extension (4" and 6 ") - ABS sewer pipe of
PVC sewer pipe ASTM D2751, SDR35, or ASTM
D3034, SDR35, respectively.
b. Concrete sewer pipe (10" diameter and
smaller), minimum Class 3, ASTM C14.
C. Reinforced concrete pipe (12" diameter and
larger), circular reinforcement, minimum
Class 3, wall B ASTM C76.
d. Reinforced concrete arch culvert pipe -
double line reinforcement, minimum Class 3,
ASTM C506.
e. Reinforced concrete elliptical culvert pipe
minimum Class HE -III or VE -III, ASTM C507.
f. PVC underdrain pipe (4" and 6 ") - ASTM D2729,
SER35.
g. Galvanized corrugated steel culvert
pipe - AASHTO M246, Type B, minimum wall
thickness 14 gauge. (Shall only be used for
culverts).
SECTION 16.50.070.I.1
I. Curb and Gutter
1. Combination curb and gutter shall be constructed on both
sides of all street pavements and shall comply with the requirements of
Exhibit No. 501A and 501B except within development classified in the R -E
Single Family dwelling district where curb and gutter will only be required
at intersections with arterial streets and at other such locations required
by the Corporate Authorities where in their opinion additional delineation
of the pavement edge is required. In those locations where curb and gutter
is not required, the pavement base course shall be extended an additional
two (2') feet beyond the finished pavement width.
SECTION 16.50.080.A.1
A. General
1. Sidewalks
The work performed under these standards shall consist of the
construction of Portland Cement concrete sidewalks constructed as described
herein. Such sidewalks.shall have a minimum width of five (5) feet and a
minimum thickness of five (5) inches, except the,;,thickness shall be six (6)
inches where passing across an existing or proposed driveway and where
passing over public utility lines. The length of thickened slab where
passing over public utility lines shall be constructed to meet the grade of
such sidewalks or as may be directed by the Village Engineer or his
representative. Concrete sidewalks shall be constructed along both sides of
all public and private streets, including cul -de -sacs, and comply with the
requirements shown on Exhibit No. 502, except within the R -E Single Family
dwelling district where sidewalks will only be required on arterial streets
and in other locations deemed necessary by the Corporate Authorities to
provide safe and efficient pedestrian movements. Where sidewalks are not
required, the pavement shall be widened four (4) feet on each side, except
on cul -de -sacs, and shall have pavement markings included as shown on
Exhibit No. 202 A.
SECTION 16.50.100.E.1
1. Underground cable from power source to lighting standards shall be
a minimum of X66 stranded two (2) conductor copper commercial
grade for direct burial RHH, RHW 600 volt with #6 stranded bare
ground conductor.
SECTION 16.50.100.E.5
5. All wiring shall have two (2) inch galvanized rigid steel conduit
with two (2) inch fiber bushings, or two (2) inch heavy wall PVC
schedule 40, used as a raceway for underground cable.
SECTION 16.50.120.F
F. Trees NOT Allowed
The following trees shall not be allowed for planting in
parkways unless otherwise approved by the Village Engineer.
1. Elms (Siberian, Chinese)
2. Willows
3. Poplars
4. Box Elders
5. Soft Maples
6. Ornamental (Crab trees, flowering shrubs, fruit trees)
7. All upright Evergreens
SECTION 16.50.120.G
G. Approved Trees
Trees to be planted in Village parkways shall be selected from
the tree species listed below, unless in the opinion of the Appearance
Commission or the Director of Public Works, the tree will not survive,
be a nuisance in the location or locations indicated, or result in an
over — population of a species in the area. The following is a list of
trees which may >be_approved and not necessarily a recommendation.
Tree Selection
*1. Norway Maple
Schwedler Maple
Crimson King Maple
Emerald Queen
Summer Shade
*2. Green Ash (seedless)
Marshall
Summit
3. Red Maple
October Glory
Red Sunset
Cardinal
4. Sugar Maple
5. European Black Alder
6. Hackberry
7. European Beech
8. Copper Leaf Beech
*9. White Ash
Rosehill
Autumn Purple
10. Ginko or Maidenhair Tree (male only)
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*11. Honey Locust (thornless and seedless)
Majestic
Skyline
Shademaster
Imperial
Sunburst
Moraine
12. Kentucky Coffee Tree
13. European Larch
14. Northern Red Oak
15: Burr Oak
16. English Oak
*17. Linden
Greenspire
Redmond
18. Horsechestnut
19. Sweet Gum
20. Kwanzan Cherry
21. Sargent Cherry
22. Bradford Pear
*23. Hybrid American Elm
24. Others as approved by
the Village Engineer
Certain of the above species have special requirements which
must be provided by the developer in order to insure the trees survive
in a healthy condition.. These requirements sometimes include well
drained soils, acid soils, or other conditions. It_1s, the developer's
responsibility to denote in the Development Plan what measures, if any,
have been taken to survey existing conditions to insure compatibility
with each planting specie he proposes and what modifications, if any, he
proposes to provide to existing conditions in order to insure final
conditions which are compatible with each proposed specie. Those
species which have been found to be most compatible with the range of
conditions found in Buffalo Grove are denoted with an asterisk.
All crippled, deformed and physically damaged trees,
regardless of species shall be removed and replaced if an inspection by
the Village indicates recovery and normal development cannot be
expected. All trees infected with non — curable disease that will result
in deformation, death, and infection of other trees, shall be removed
and replaced with healthy species.
SECTION 16.50.120.H
H. Variety in Planting
1. Diversification of tree species selection is desired to
be as great as possible. For every linear mile, and succeeding mile or
fraction thereof, of parkway in a development, a minimum of four (4)
different species is required. Deviation from the above will be
considered only after a written request is made to the Appearance
Commission and the Director of Public Works. Approval of both is
required.
2. An approved master tree planting schedule shall be
submitted and must be approved by the Appearance Commission.
SECTION 16.50.120.1
I. Requirements for Planting Trees and Shrubbery
1. Trees
a. All plants shall conform in size and grade in
accordance with "American Standard for Nursery Stock."
b. All plants will be handled and planted in accordance
with accepted horticultural practices and professional standards as
published by the Illinois Landscape Contractors Association in "A
Uniform Set of Workmanship Standards in Landscape Specifications."
C. Specified varieties of any species shall be specimen
type trees and shall be first class representatives of their normal
species and varieties. They shall have well developed root and branch
systems, reasonably straight stems, and a well defined single leader.
d. Trees shall be nursery grown with a good compact,
fully developed fibrous root system which has been developed by proper
cultural treatment and is sufficient enough to insure plant growth.
e. Trees for parkways and other public areas shall be
required throughout all developments. Trees shall be planted in the
parkways not less than four (4) feet from any sidewalk or curb and
spaced not less than forty (40) feet and not more than fifty (50) feet
apart and not less than one (1) per lot. However, at a street corner,
trees shall be located at least twenty -five (25) feet from the
intersection of street right -of -way lines.
f. Trees shall be a minimum trunk diameter of two and
one -half (2D inches, calipered at six (6) inches above ground level.
Trees shall be northern nursery grown (hardiness zone 5 USDA MAP). Trees
shall have been transplanted twice, the last transplanting not less than
four (4) years prior to planting. All trees shall be tagged and identified
as to species, size, and place of origin. Tags shall remain in place until
inspection and approval by the Public Works Department is done both at the
nursery and at the final planting site. All trees shall be balled and
burlapped. All trees shall have straight trunks and good branching.
Branches shall begin from five (5) to six (6) feet above ground level and
shall be high quality representatives of their species in all regards,
including general shape. Each tree shall be planted plumb and at the same
level as where it stood in the nursery in relation to finished grade.
Backfill shall be black top soil properly fertilized with organic
fertilizer and shall be thoroughly watered when the hole is two - thirds
(2/3) full of topsoil. All spoils, shall be removed from the site.
g. After watering, the filling shall be completed and
the soil thoroughly tamped. After planting, a four (4) inch mulch of
wood chips or an approved equal shall be applied over the disturbed
ground and a shallow watering basin provided around the tree.
h. All digging of trees in the nursery and all planting
shall be done during the proper season.
i. Each tree shall be staked when necessary with a two
(2) inch square stake six (6) feet long. The stake shall be driven
plumb two (2) feet into the ground adjacent to the tree. Each tree
shall be tied at the top with a figure eight hitch consisting of AWG #14
wire encased in a section of rubber hose at the tree. If necessary,
guide wires shall be used where more support for the tree is needed.
j. All trees shall be maintained until established. All
trees not in a vigorous growing condition after one (1) growing season
shall be replaced at the beginning of the next succeeding planting season,
at no cost to the Village.
k. Tree pits shall be at least eighteen (18) inches
wider than the diameter of the ball, have vertical sides and a depth of
at least twenty -four (24) inches below finished grade.
1. All trees of one and one -half (1}) inch caliper or
greater shall be wrapped within seventy two (72) hours after planting.
Trunks of the trees shall be wrapped spirally from top to bottom with
waterproof crepe paper and shall be securely tied with hemp cord at top and
bottom and at twelve (12) inch intervals along the trunk. The wrap shall
cover the trunk from the ground to the first branch and shall be neat and
snug.
2. Shrubbery
Shrubbery, bushes, or evergreen bushes existing in the
public ground or dedicated right -of -way shall not exceed thirty (30)
inches in height. Deciduous trees in the public ground or dedicated
right -of -way shall be maintained with their branches not lower than six
(6) feet from the ground. Existing evergreen trees shall be allowed to
remain as are. Not withstanding the foregoing provisions, no planting,
fence or other obstruction to vision shall be maintained on a dedicated
right -of -way, alley, other public ground, or other property if it is
detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare.
SECTION 3:: , Title 16 of the Buffalo Grove Municipal Code is
further amended by adding EXHIBIT NO. 202 -A entit- d— "CULVERT CROSSING AND
BEDDING DETAIL ".
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SECTION 4: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from
and after its passage, approval and publication. This ordinance may be
published in pamphlet form.
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, O'.Reilly, Glover, Reid, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shields
PASSED: April 6 1987
APPROVED: April 6 1987
PUBLISHED: April 7 1987
APPROVED,:.;;
VILLAGE PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
VILLAG LERK
EXHIBIT N0. 202-A
ROADWAY OR
DRIVEWAY
.L.-- %AI _ 1 wl I
411 WIDE
THERMOPLASTIC
PAVEMENT
MARKING
4D
L to
MINIMUM CULVERT LENGTH
L= W+ 8' + 8D
ROADWAY OR
DRIVEWAY
�*-W
SEE EXHIBIT NO.202
MINIMUM COVER- 18"
T DITCH
♦D DEPTH
OPEN GRADED BEDDING MATERIAL
EXTENDED TO 42` BELOW
FINISHED PAVEMENT
CA -5
CULVERT CROSSING
AND BEDDING DETAIL
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE
ORDINANCE NO. g 7
ADOPTED BY THE PRESIDENT
AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE
OF BUFFALO GROVE
THIS In DAY OF q_46& , 198"x%.
Published in pamphlet form by authority of the
President and Board of Trustees of the Village
of Buffalo Grove, Cook & Lake Counties, Illinois,
this —�--- day of 196_.
Village Clerk
By
Deputy Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO. 87 - 29
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 16 OF THE BUFFALO
GROVE MUNICIPAL CODE, BEING THE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE
WHEREAS, Buffalo Grove is a Home Rule unit; pursuant to the
Illinois Constitution of 1970,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK AND LAKE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1: The following sections of Title 16 of the Buffalo
Grove Municipal Code are amended to read as follows:
SECTION 16.50.030.D.13
13. Sewer Depth and Minimum Culvert Length
Storm sewers shall be constructed sufficiently deep so as
to prevent freezing and to provide an outfall for all storm water within
the ultimate service area, both existing and future. The minimum cover
shall be three (3) feet for storm sewers and eighteen (18 ") inches for
culverts. In the R -E Single Family Dwelling District where storm sewers are
not required, the minimum length of corrugated metal culverts shall equal
the width of the pavement crossed plus eight (8'):feet.plus eight (8) times
the depth of the ditch.
SECTION 16.50.030.D.15
15. Sewer Pipe and Culvert Bedding
a. Sewer pipe and culvert bedding shall, as a minimum,
conform to the requirements shown on Exhibit No. 202.and 202A.
b. Sewer pipe concrete cradle, arch, or fill encasement
shall be constructed whenever dictated by trench or embankment conditions.
SECTION 16.50.030.D.17
17. Open Channels
a. Open channels may be provided on an optional basis in
lieu of enclosed storm sewer pipe kmen the channel will be draining an area
eighty (80) acres or larger or in the R -E Single Family Dwelling District
when located in the public right -of -way and as hereinafter specified.
b. All open channels located within a development or
located on public property or easements adjacent to the development and
other open channels within one hundred fifty (150) feet of the development,
other than in the R -E Single Family Dwelling District, shall be improved as
follows:
(i) Maximum slopes shall be six (6) horizontal to one
(1) vertical.
(ii) An eight (8) foot wide bituminous concrete (IDOT -
Class I) pathway, suitable for use by maintenance
vehicles, with a minimum thickness of six (6)
inches, shall be constructed a minimum of two (2)
feet above the normal water level. The far edge of
the pathway shall be a minimum of one (1) foot
within the easement running along the open
channel. The near edge of the pathway shall not
be more than ten (10) feet from the edge of the
normal water line.
(iii) A six (6) inch underdrain shall be
constructed with a minimum cover of six (6) inches
along the flowline of all open channels.
(iv) An easement for drainage, access and
municipal utilities, shall be provided along the
open channel with a width adequate to include the
area covered by a one hundred (100) year storm.
C. All open channels located within a development
classified in the R -E Single Family Dwelling District shall be improved as
follows:
(i) Maximum slopes shall be four (4) horizontal
to one (1) vertical.
(ii) Minimum ditch gradient - 0.50%.
(iii) Minimum ditch depth - 24 "...below adjacent
pavement centerline.
SECTION 16.50.030.E.1
E. Material Specifications
All storm sewer system elements shall conform to the
following specifications:
1. Sewer Pipe
a. - Sump pump service connection and storm sewer
extension (4" and 611) - ABS sewer pipe of
PVC sewer pipe ASTM D2751, SDR35, or ASTM
D3034, SDR35, respectively.
b. Concrete sewer pipe (10" diameter and
smaller), minimum Class 3, ASTM C14.
C. Reinforced concrete pipe (12" diameter and
larger), circular reinforcement, minimum
Class 3, wall B ASTM C76.
d. Reinforced concrete arch culvert pipe -
double line reinforcement, minimum Class 3,
ASTM C506.
e. Reinforced concrete elliptical culvert pipe
minimum Class HE -III or VE -III, ASTM C507.
f. PVC underdrain pipe (4" and 6 ") - ASTM D2729,
SER35.
g. Galvanized corrugated steel culvert
pipe - AASHTO M246, Type B, minimum wall
thickness 14 gauge. (Shall only be used for
culverts).
SECTION 16.50.070.I.1
I. Curb and Gutter
1. Combination curb and gutter shall be constructed on both
sides of all street pavements and shall comply with the requirements of
Exhibit No. 501A and 501B except within development classified in the R -E
Single Family dwelling district where curb and gutter will only be required
at intersections with arterial streets and at other such locations required
by the Corporate Authorities where in their opinion additional delineation
of the pavement edge is required. In those locations where curb and gutter
is not required, the pavement base course shall be extended an additional
two (2') feet beyond the finished pavement width.
SECTION 16.50.080.A.1
A. General
1. Sidewalks
The work performed under these standards shall consist of the
construction of Portland Cement concrete sidewalks constructed as described
herein. Such sidewalks shall have a minimum width of five (5) feet and a
minimum thickness of five (5) inches, except the thickness shall be six (6)
inches where passing across an existing or proposed driveway and where
passing over public utility lines. The length of thickened slab where
passing over public utility lines shall be constructed to meet the grade of
such sidewalks or as may be directed by the Village Engineer or his
representative. Concrete sidewalks shall be constructed along both sides of
all public and private streets, including cul -de -sacs, and comply with the
requirements shown on Exhibit No. '502, except within the R -E Single Family
dwelling district where sidewalks will only be required on arterial streets
and in other locations deemed necessary by the Corporate Authorities to
provide safe and efficient pedestrian movements. Where sidewalks are not
required, the pavement shall be widened four (4) feet on each side, except
on cul -de -sacs, and shall have pavement markings included as shown on
Exhibit No. 202 A.
SECTION 16.50.100.E.1
1. Underground cable from power source to lighting standards shall be
a minimum of #6 stranded two (2) conductor copper commercial
grade for direct burial RHH, RHW 600 volt with #6 stranded bare
ground conductor.
SECTION 16.50.100.E.5
5. All wiring shall have two (2) inch galvanized rigid steel conduit
with two (2) inch fiber bushings, or two (2) inch heavy wall PVC
schedule 40, used as a raceway for underground cable.
SECTION 16.50.120.F
F. Trees NOT Allowed
The following trees shall not be allowed for planting in
parkways unless otherwise approved by the Village Engineer.
1. Elms (Siberian, Chinese)
2. Willows
3. Poplars
4. Box Elders
5. Soft Maples
6. Ornamental (Crab trees, flowering shrubs, fruit trees)
7. All upright Evergreens
SECTION 16.50.120.G
G. Approved Trees
Trees to be planted in Village parkways shall be selected from
the tree species listed below, unless in the opinion of the Appearance
Commission or the Director of Public Works, the tree will not survive,
be a nuisance in the location or locations indicated, or result in an
over — population of a species in the area. The following is a list of
trees which may be approved and not necessarily a recommendation.
Tree Selection
*1. Norway Maple
Schwedler Maple
Crimson King Maple
Emerald Queen
Summer Shade
*2. Green Ash (seedless)
Marshall
Summit
3. Red Maple
October Glory
Red Sunset
Cardinal
4. Sugar Maple
5. European Black Alder
6. Hackberry
7. European Beech
8. Copper Leaf Beech
*9. White Ash
Rosehill
Autumn Purple
10. Ginko or Maidenhair Tree (male only)
*11. Honey Locust (thornless and seedless)
Majestic
Skyline
Shademaster
Imperial
Sunburst
Moraine
12. Kentucky Coffee Tree
13. European Larch
14. Northern Red Oak
15: Burr Oak
16. English Oak
*17. Linden
Greenspire i
Redmond
18. Horsechestnut
19. Sweet Gum
20. Kwanzan Cherry
21. Sargent Cherry
22. Bradford Pear
*23. Hybrid American Elm
24. Others as approved by the Village Engineer
Certain of the above species have special requirements which
must be provided by the developer in order to insure the trees survive
in a healthy condition. These requirements sometimes include well
drained soils, acid soils, or other conditions. It is the developer's
responsibility to denote in the Development Plan what measures, if any,
have been taken to survey existing conditions to insure compatibility
with each planting specie he proposes and what modifications, if any, he
proposes to provide to existing conditions in order to insure final
conditions which are compatible with each proposed specie. Those
species which have been found to be most compatible with the range of
conditions found in Buffalo Grove are denoted with an asterisk.
All crippled, deformed'and physically damaged trees,
regardless of species shall be removed and replaced if an inspection by
the Village indicates recovery and normal development cannot be
expected. All trees infected with non — curable disease that will result
in deformation, death, and infection of other trees, shall be removed
and replaced with healthy species.
SECTION 16.50.120.H
H. Variety in Planting
I. Diversification of tree species selection is desired to
be as great as possible. For every linear mile, and succeeding mile or
fraction thereof, of parkway in a development, a minimum of four (4)
different species is required. Deviation from the above will be
considered only after a written request is made to the Appearance
Commission and the Director of Public Works. Approval of both is
required.
2. An approved master tree planting schedule shall be
submitted and must be approved by the Appearance Commission.
SECTION 16.50.120.I
I. Requirements for Planting Trees and Shrubbery
1. Trees
a. All plants shall conform in size and grade in
accordance with "American Standard for Nursery Stock."
b. All plants will be handled and planted in accordance
with accepted horticultural practices and professional standards as
published by the Illinois Landscape Contractors Association in "A
Uniform Set of Workmanship Standards in Landscape Specifications."
C. Specified varieties of any species shall be specimen
type trees and shall be first class representatives of their normal
species and varieties. They shall have well developed root and branch
systems, reasonably straight stems, and a well defined single leader.
d. Trees shall be nursery grown with a good compact,
fully developed fibrous root system which has been developed by proper
cultural treatment and is sufficient enough to insure plant growth.
e. Trees for parkways and other public areas shall be
required throughout all developments. Trees shall be planted in the
parkways not less than four (4) feet from any sidewalk or curb and
spaced not less than forty (40) feet and not more than fifty (50) feet
apart and not less than one (1) per lot. However, at a street corner,
trees shall be located at least twenty -five (25) feet from the
intersection of street right -of -way lines.
f. Trees shall be a minimum trunk diameter of two and
one -half (2J) inches, calipered at six (6) inches above ground level.
Trees shall be northern nursery grown (hardiness zone 5 USDA MAP). Trees
shall have been transplanted twice, the last transplanting not less than
four (4) years prior to planting. All trees shall be tagged and identified
as to species, size, and place of origin. Tags shall remain in place until
inspection and approval by the Public Works Department is done both at the
nursery and at the final planting site. All trees shall be balled and
burlapped. All trees shall have straight trunks and good branching.
.Branches shall begin from five (5) to six (6) feet above ground level and
shall be high quality representatives of their species in all regards,
including general shape. Each tree shall be planted plumb and at the same
level as where it stood in the nursery in relation to finished grade.
Backfill shall be black top soil properly fertilized with organic
fertilizer and shall be thoroughly watered when the hole is two - thirds
(2/3) full of topsoil. All spoils, shall be removed from the site.
g. After watering, the filling shall be completed and
the soil thoroughly tamped. After planting, a four (4) inch mulch of
wood chips or an approved equal shall be applied over the disturbed
ground and a shallow watering basin provided around the tree.
h. All digging of trees in the nursery and all planting
shall be done during the proper season.
i. Each tree shall be staked when necessary with a two
(2) inch square stake six (6) feet long. The stake shall be driven
plumb two (2) feet into the ground adjacent to the tree. Each tree
shall be tied at the top with a figure eight hitch consisting of AWG #14
wire encased in a section of rubber hose at the tree. If necessary,
guide wires shall be used where more support for the tree is needed.
j. All trees shall be maintained until established. All
trees not in a vigorous growing condition after one (1) growing season
shall be replaced at the beginning of the next succeeding planting season,
at no cost to the Village.
k. Tree pits shall be at least eighteen (18) inches
wider than the diameter of the ball, have vertical sides and a depth of
at least twenty -four (24) inches below finished grade.
1. All trees of one and one -half (1}) inch caliper or
greater shall be wrapped within seventy two (72) hours after planting.
Trunks of the trees shall be wrapped spirally from top to bottom with
waterproof crepe paper and shall be securely tied with hemp cord at top and
bottom and at twelve (12) inch intervals along the trunk. The wrap shall
cover the trunk from the ground to the first branch and shall be neat and
snug.
2. Shrubbery
Shrubbery, bushes, or evergreen bushes existing in the
public ground or dedicated right -of -way shall not exceed thirty (30)
inches in height. Deciduous trees in the public ground or dedicated
right -of -way shall be maintained with their branches not lower than six
(6) feet from the ground. Existing evergreen trees shall be allowed to
remain as are. Not withstanding the foregoing provisions, no planting,
fence or other obstruction to vision shall be maintained on a dedicated
right -of -way, alley, other public ground, or other property if it is
detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare.
SECTION 3: Title 16 of the Buffalo Grove Municipal Code is
further amended by adding EXHIBIT NO. 202 -A entitled "CULVERT CROSSING AND
BEDDING DETAIL ".
SECTION 4: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from
and after its passage, approval and publication. This ordinance may be
published in pamphlet form.
AYES: 5 - Marienthal, O'Reilly, Glover, Reid, Kowalski
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: l - Shields
PASSED: April 6 1987
APPROVED: April 6 , 1987
PUBLISHED: April 7 1987
APPROVED
VILLAGE PRESIDENT
ATTEST: l
VILLAGE CLERK
r
EXHIBIT NO. 202-A
ROADWAY OR
DRIVEWAY
1
4" WIDE
THERMOPLASTIC
PAVEMENT
MARKING
DITCH
D DEPTH
I
D 4D
L
MINIMUM CULVERT LENGTH
L= W+ 8' +8D
-W
SEE EXHIBIT NO.202
ROADWAY OR
DRIVEWAY
N,
MINIMUM COVER 18"
OPEN GRADED BEDDING MATERIAL
EXTENDED TO 42" BELOW
FINISHED PAVEMENT
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