(a) For ordinance violations or development activities requiring mitigation, the following schedule of penalties and mitigation fees is hereby adopted; provided, however, that such fees may be waived or refunded by action of the city council in accordance with policies adopted by the city council.
(b) Penalties and mitigation fees. | ||
Notes | ||
Urban Forestry | ||
a. Penalties | ||
1. Unauthorized removal of non-significant trees | $300.00/diameter inch or $7.50/canopy sf | Penalty to be assessed according to Urban Forestry Ordinance, Section 6.302. Funds deposited into PARD Tree Fund |
2. Unauthorized removal of significant trees | $600.00/diameter inch or $15.00/canopy sf | Penalty to be assessed according to Urban Forestry Ordinance, Section 6.302. Funds deposited into PARD Tree Fund |
3. Administrative fee assessed on penalties | $500.00/case | Funds deposited into P&D account to cover staff investigative and enforcement costs |
b. Mitigation Fees | ||
1. Removal of significant trees | $300.00/diameter inch or $7.50/canopy sf | Fees to be assessed according to Urban Forestry Ordinance, Section 6.302, when applicant opts for mitigation by payment. Funds deposited into PARD Tree Fund. |
(Ord. 23820-09-2019, § 1, passed 9-10-2019, eff. 10-1-2019)