A. Notice of violation. The Arborist or his/her designee shall serve a notice of violation of the person in violation of this Chapter or a Control Order issued by the PA Department of Agriculture or the City. Such notice shall direct the abatement of such violation.
B. Appeal process. Property owners may appeal the Notice of Violation or Control Order in accordance with the procedures set forth in Chapter 555 Trees, Section 555-114 Violations & Penalties, letter B relating to Shade Trees.
C. Prosecution of violation. If the violation is not abated within the time specified in the notice of violation, the Officer may request the City Solicitor to institute the appropriate proceeding at law or in equity to restrain, correct or abate such violation.
D. Penalties.
(1) Penalties. Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any provision of this Chapter shall be sentenced to pay a fine of not more than $600 plus costs. Each day that a violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense.
(2) Disposition of penalties or assessments. All penalties or assessments imposed under this Part shall be paid to the City Treasurer, to be placed to the credit of the Shade Tree Commission, subject to be drawn upon by the Commission for the purposes authorized in this Chapter.