Any person, firm or corporation that violates any provision of this article shall be subject to a fine according to the Fines and Penalties found in Title 15, Chapter 1: Fines and Penalties, plus the City's cost of prosecution, including reasonable attorney fees. Each day that a violation exists and a tree removal permit is not obtained shall constitute a separate offense. Further, a separate offense shall be deemed committed for each tree injured, removed, destroyed or for any undertaking of any procedure, the result of which is to cause the death or substantial destruction of any tree within the City, having a dbh of six inches (6") or greater.
(1987 Code § 24-50) (amd. Ord. 22-40, 6-20-2022)