Any person violating a provision of this chapter shall be punished either by a fine not to exceed $1,000 or imprisonment not to exceed sixty days, or both. The Court shall have the power and authority to place any person found guilty of a violation of this chapter on probation and to suspend or modify any fine or sentence. As a condition of said suspension, the Court may require payment or restitution or impose other punishment allowable by law which may include mandatory attendance at an educational program regarding tree preservation. The owner of any property where violation exists, and any builder, contractor, or agent who may be assisted isn the commission of any such violation, shall be guilty of a separate offense.
(Ord. 14-05. Passed 5-3-05.)