A. Whoever violates any of the provisions of this chapter shall be punished by a fine of up to one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) for each such violation.
B. In case of unlawful removal of regulated trees without a tree removal permit or in violation of the terms of such permit, a separate and distinct violation shall be deemed to have occurred for each regulated tree unlawfully removed in violation of this chapter, and a separate and distinct violation shall be deemed to have occurred for each day that such violations exist.
C. In case of unlawful removal of protected woodland without a woodland removal permit or in violation of the terms of such permit, a separate and distinct violation shall be deemed to have occurred for each day that such protected woodland is unlawfully removed and/or not restored in violation of this chapter, and a separate and distinct violation shall be deemed to have occurred for each day that such violations exist.
D. In addition to any fine permitted or required to be imposed hereunder, the Village may seek injunctive relief to prevent an actual or threatened violation of this chapter, and may also seek mandatory injunctive relief to require the owner of the lot in question to bring such lot into compliance with this chapter by preparing and implementing an ecological mitigation plan, the Corporate Authorities finding that the Village and the health, safety and welfare of its residents will be irreparably harmed by the failure to observe the regulations in this chapter, and that the imposition of a fine alone is an inadequate remedy for such violations. The Village may prosecute violations of this chapter filing a case directly in the appropriate court or by referring the offense to the administrative adjudication system for hearing and resolution in accordance with this Code. (Ord. 18-03-05, 3-6-2018)