A.
Each tree removed, cut down, destroyed or substantially
altered in violation of this chapter shall be a separate violation
and punishable by a fine of not less than $1,000 and no more than
$5,000 for each conviction.
[Amended 3-16-2022 by L.L. No. 1-2022]
B.
The Building Inspector shall stop all work and construction
activity on any premises where a violation of this chapter has occurred
and is prohibited from issuing any certification of occupancy or additional
permits for construction at the property or permitting work to resume,
unless and until the provisions of this chapter have been satisfied.
C.
In addition, any person convicted of violating the
provisions of this chapter shall be required to replace, in kind (including
but not limited to factors such as size and species), each and every
tree removed, cut down or destroyed in violation of this chapter.
If a tree was so large and mature that it cannot be replaced, the
court, upon the recommendation of the Tree Warden, Village Arborist
or Building Inspector may require the planting of multiple trees.
[Amended 3-16-2022 by L.L. No. 1-2022]
A.
The Village Building Inspector, Code Enforcement Officer
or police officers are hereby vested with the authority to enforce
the provisions of this chapter.
B.
It is a rebuttable presumption, for the purpose of
enforcing this chapter, that the owner or occupant on whose land any
tree has been removed, cut down, destroyed or substantially altered
without the necessary permit is the person responsible for performing
or permitting the act complained of.
Any person aggrieved by a decision of the Planning
Board with respect to this chapter shall have the right to appeal
the decision to the Village Board of Zoning Appeals within 30 days
after the date the decision is filed with the Village Clerk. Such
appeal shall be in accordance with the appeal procedure adopted by
the Zoning Board of Appeals.
