(A) Penalty for tree preservation fencing violation. The removal, temporary removal, alteration, or relocation of an installed tree protection fence without written authorization from the Comptroller, or his or her designee, shall incur a penalty fee of $100 per occurrence. The applicant shall be responsible for paying this penalty to the village within two business days from the date of the violation.
(B) Additional penalty for encroaching tree protection area. Entering a tree protection area that was required to be fenced shall result in an additional cost of $50 per diameter inch for any tree that is damaged in the opinion of the village, including, but not limited to, grading, trenching, limb or bark removal, storage of materials or parking of vehicles. The cost of any necessary remedial tree care action shall be the responsibility of the applicant and shall be made payable to the village.
(Ord. 7-5, passed 1-24-07)