97.17 Enforcement and Penalties
97.17 ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES
(a) Any person or entity who violates this Chapter shall be guilty of an ordinance violation and subject to a fine of not less than $25.00 nor more than $250.00. Each act of violation constitutes a separate offense.
(b) If such violation results in permanent injury or the death of any tree or shrub protected by this Chapter, the cost of replacement of such tree or shrub shall be borne by the party in violation in addition to any fine assessed under Part (a) of this section.
(c) In addition to fines, the City of Richmond may seek injunctive relief to obtain compliance with this Chapter.
(d) All fines collected by the City for violation of this Chapter shall be available to the Commission for planting projects.
More Categories:
- 97.00 Street Tree Commission
- 97.01 Definitions
- 97.02 Membership
- 97.03 Powers and Duties
- 97.04 Authority
- 97.05 Interference with Street Tree Commission
- 97.06 Removal
- 97.07 Location of Trees Along the Street
- 97.08 Location of Trees Along the Street
- 97.08 Permission to Plant
- 97.09 Planting and Care
- 97.10 Spacing of Street Trees
- 97.11 Protection of Trees
- 97.12 Liability of City and Responsibility of Owne
- 97.13 Abuse/Illegal Act
- 97.14 Protection During Construction Operations
- 97.15 Required Pruning
- 97.16 Public Utilities