Fayette Distances and Clearances for Planting ordinance (§ 225.550)

A. Street trees may be planted in the tree lawn where there is at least six (6) feet between the edge of the sidewalk and the curb of the street. Street trees shall be planted no closer than three (3) feet from a sidewalk, driveway or street.

B. No street tree shall be permitted closer than thirty-five (35) feet from any street corner, measured from the point of the nearest intersection of curbs or curb lines.

C. No street trees shall be planted closer than ten (10) feet from any fireplug.

D. Special permission must be obtained from the City Administrator when planting street trees within ten (10) feet of any point on a line on the ground immediately below any overhead utility wire.