(A) General. Any person violating any provision of this chapter for which no specific penalty is provided shall be subject to the penalty provisions in § 10.99.
(B) Tree protection and preservation violations. Any person, firm, organization, society, association, corporation, or any agent or representative thereof who commits, participates, or assists in a violation of the tree protection and preservation standards of this chapter may each be found guilty of a separate offense and suffer the penalties herein provided. Each unauthorized removal, destruction, or failure to replace a tree shall constitute a separate offense. Failure to pay all or any part of the Tree Fund mitigation fee within 30 days of the fee’s imposition is a violation of the Tree Fund provision of this chapter. Failure to pay fees may result in a collection action in the same manner as prescribed by law for the collection of other fees. Failure to pay the mitigation fee may also result in a criminal proceeding. If a matter is brought in criminal court, upon conviction, the maximum penalty is $500 per violation and/or 30 days imprisonment and restitution of the Tree Fund mitigation fee. Restitution shall be paid to the Finance Officer who will place all funds in the Tree Fund Account.
(Ord. 2012-06, § 11.6.2, passed 10-18-2012; Ord. 2013-10, passed 8-15-2013)