(A) Enforcement.
(1) The Community Development Department will monitor construction activities for compliance with the provisions of this chapter.
(2) Whenever a tree removal has occurred in conjunction with construction or work contrary to the provisions of this chapter, a Code Enforcement Officer shall issue a citation per tree removed without a permit and a city inspector shall issue a notice to the responsible party to “stop work” on the project on which the violation has occurred. No work shall be allowed until the citation has been paid and the violation has been rectified and approved by the Director.
(3) Whenever a tree removal has occurred, independent of a development project, contrary to the provision of this chapter, no building permits on the property associated with the violation shall be issued for a period of one year.
(4) Whenever a tree removal has occurred contrary to the provision of this chapter, the required number of replacement trees shall be double the standard provision.
(Ord. 4737, passed 7-23-18)