Fine

Any person, or agent thereof, who removes a tree without a tree removal permit, shall be fined a fine of up to $1,000.00 per violation, per day for the first violation, and shall be fined up to $5,000.00 per tree for every repeat violation of this article, or a greater penalty as provided by law, and in addition undergo the tree replacement process in the form of replacement trees pursuant to article I. Each tree removed without a tree removal permit shall constitute a separate and distinct violation, subject to a separate fine and tree replacement pursuant to article I.

(Ord. No. 13174, § 2, 5-13-10)