In the event that a tree is removed, damaged, destroyed or injured during any regulated activity, or has been removed without the prior approval of the Comptroller, or his or her authorized designee, or the Board of Trustees, such trees shall be replaced in accordance with the applicable replacement rates. A $500 per tree penalty shall be assessed upon the owner of the property on which the tree(s) were removed. Each tree cut down, destroyed, damaged, removed or injured shall constitute a separate offense. Additionally, a separate offense shall be deemed committed on each day during or on which a violation continues to occur. A temporary work stoppage shall be ordered by the Comptroller for a period of not longer than 30 days. To revoke or suspend the license(s) or permit(s) for the subject property for periods longer than 30 days, the Comptroller, or his or her designee, shall request a public hearing.
(Ord. 7-5, passed 1-24-07)