A. The removal, cutting, and/or other destruction of any heritage tree, and/or regulated activity otherwise adversely affecting any tree, without a tree permit shall result in a fine equal to two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) per inch of trunk size, as measured six inches (6") above the established ground level, and one hundred dollars ($100.00) per inch for other trees, but provided, however, that in any event the removal, cutting and/or other destruction of, and/or regulated activity otherwise adversely affecting any tree in violation of this title shall result in a fine of not less than five hundred dollars ($500.00). The cutting or destruction of each tree shall be a separate violation.
B. Any other violation of this title shall result in fine(s) and other penalties for each offense as specified from time to time in section 1-4-1 of this code. Each day that a condition continues in violation of the provisions of this title shall be deemed a separate offense.
C. In the event that any person undertakes any removal, cutting and/or other destruction of, and/or regulated activity otherwise adversely affecting any tree without a permit due to emergency circumstances, the village administrator, or his or her designee, shall have the authority to waive any penalty or to issue a tree permit after the fact of such cutting or destruction. (Ord. 2008-O-05, 2-5-2008; amd. Ord. 2011-O-01, 3-1-2011)