Whoever violates any of the provisions of this article shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) and not more than one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500.00) for each such violation. A separate and distinct violation shall be deemed to have occurred for each protected tree or public tree unlawfully damaged, removed and/or not replaced in violation of this article, and a separate and distinct violation shall be deemed to have occurred for each day that such violation exists or continues. Any penalties imposed are in addition to any required mitigation. (Ord. 0-05-9, 3-21-2005)