A. Failure to submit an application for a tree permit shall be a violation under Section 1.14.100 and may be subject to the penalties contained therein.

B. Removal of a tree inconsistent with this chapter shall be a violation and shall require the offending party to replace the removed tree(s) at a ratio of three replacement trees to each one removed tree; and result in a penalty in the amount of one thousand dollars assessed for each tree that is damaged, destroyed or removed. Each tree removed shall constitute a separate violation. An amount equal to the revenue derived from illegal tree removal shall be added to the penalty for the violation.

C. Stop-work orders may be issued by the Director whenever there is a violation. The posting of the stop-work order on the site shall be deemed adequate notice of the order. A failure to comply with a stop-work order shall constitute a separate violation of Section 1.14.100 of this code. (Ord. 03-425 (part), 2003)