Woodstock Residents Association

If you want to get a tree planted on your pavement, please complete this form (ANNEX-A-TREE-PLANTING.9jul04) and fax it through to the City Parks Directorate at 021 689 3959.

You will need to commit to watering the trees as follows:

• 1st year 60 litres per week
• 2nd year 60 litres every second week
• 3rd year 60 litres every third week

Annexure C of the “Procedures regarding trees on Council owned land” details the limits governing where council can actually plant trees.

1. Trees may not be planted nearer than 1,5m from the kerb.
2. Trees should not be placed less than 8m apart.
3. No trees may be planted nearer than 10m from a street intersection.
4. No trees may be planted nearer than 2m from any of the following structures:  Fire hydrants, any electrical or Telkom boxes, drainage catch pits, stay wires
5. No trees may be planted within 1m from any wall.
6. No trees may be planted within 5m of a streetlight or power pole.
7. Trees should not be planted within 3m from a driveway.
8. Trees should not be planted within 5m from any road sign.
9. Trees should not be planted that may interfere with any overhead or underground services.