Any person or company found to have violated any provision of this chapter shall be subject to a fine not less than $50 nor more than $750 to be determined by the Forestation Board. Each tree affected by any violation of this chapter shall be considered as a separate offense and shall carry a separate fine. If as a result of the violation of this chapter, the injury, mutilation or death of a tree, shrub, or other plant located on city owned property is caused, the cost of repair or replacement, or the appraised dollar value of such tree, shrub, or other plant, shall be borne by the party in violation. The value of trees and shrubs shall be determined in accordance with applicable references or resources set out in the most recently updated City Tree Plan.
(Ord. 484-2007, passed 12-10-07)