The improper removal of each tree shall constitute a separate offense under this chapter. Violation of this chapter and imposition of the penalty shall be determined and imposed by the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate or by a court of proper jurisdiction.
Removal of any mature oak or similar trees without first obtaining a permit from the Town as required in § 9A-4 shall constitute prima facie evidence of a violation which is irreparable or irreversible in nature for the purposes of enhanced fine assessment provided for in § 11-21(b)(1) or as otherwise amended.
(`75 Code, § 22-25) (Ord. 75-3, passed 5-27-75; Am. Ord. 87-13, passed 9-22-87; Am. Ord. 2017-05, adopted 12-20-17; Am. Ord. 2023-01, adopted 3-15-23)