§ 58-299. Penalties for tree removal without required permit or for tree damage.

(a)

Any protected tree(s) removed without a permit or destroyed or receiving major damage in violation of this division must be replaced and/or compensated at the rate of twice the requirements of section 58-287.

(b)

If no evidence exists on site to calculate the caliper inches of the tree(s) removed, then the tree shall be presumed to be a minimum of a 24-inch (24) protected specimen tree. It is the property owner's responsibility to prove otherwise.

(c)

For repeat offenders the city has the right to double restoration requirements or fines (or both) for each subsequent infraction, and in the alternative or in addition to revoke or suspend a contractor's license to do business in the city.

(Ord. No. 2724-07, § 1, 10-8-07; Ord. No. 2895-12, § 1, 11-26-12)