(A) The city shall be responsible for enforcing all the provisions of this chapter. The Urban Forester shall have the authority to inspect public property for compliance with this chapter.
(B) No person shall plant, prune or remove a public tree without a proper permit issued under the provisions of this chapter. Further, no person shall perform any activity from § 100.10 that has been determined to be harmful to public trees.
(C) Any person, firm or corporation who violates any provision of this chapter or who fails to comply with any notice issued pursuant to provisions of this chapter, upon being found guilty of violation, shall be subject to a fine of not exceeding $500.00 or imprisonment not exceeding 30 days, or both. Each and every violation of this chapter shall constitute a separate offense punishable by the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 13-016, passed 8-13-13)