A. 
Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a violation and, upon conviction, may be subject to fines, including:
(1) 
Violations affecting a protected tree: up to $1,000 per violation;
(2) 
Violations affecting a significant tree: up to $1,000 per violation;
(3) 
Other violations of this chapter: up to $1,000 per violation;
(4) 
Fines are cumulative;
(5) 
Each tree removed in violation of this chapter shall be deemed a separate violation;
(6) 
Both the property owner and the tree removal contractor may be held in violation and fined separately.
B. 
A restoration agreement may be required in addition to any fines associated with the violation.
(1) 
The restoration agreement may mandate planting one or more replacement trees on the property that are of like quality and size to those removed in violation of this chapter. If like-sized replacement is not practical, replacement with a specific quantity of smaller sized trees may be required.
(2) 
Restoration planting shall be completed within six months of the execution of the restoration agreement. If seasonal planting requirements prevent the timely completion of restoration, the timeline may be extended by the Building Inspector.
(3) 
No certificate of occupancy shall be issued by the Building Inspector until the restoration work is completed to the reasonable satisfaction of the Building Inspector. If circumstances prevent the restoration plan from being completed, the Building Inspector may permit the owner to post a bond or cash equivalent sufficient to cover the cost of the restoration planting. The bond or cash equivalent will be returned to applicant upon the satisfactory completion of work inspection to the satisfaction of the Building Inspector.
C. 
In addition to the foregoing, any person, firm or corporation engaged in the business of tree removal or care who or which shall aid, assist or abet in the violation of this chapter may be denied a permit under § 187-7 for up to two years to ensure future compliance.
D. 
The City shall have the right to seek equitable relief to restrain any violation or threatened violation of any provision of this chapter and to compel the replacement of any or all trees removed illegally, and the restoration of the land affected to its condition prior to the provisions of this chapter.
E. 
The City shall not issue a building permit or certificate of occupancy for any property for which a violation of this chapter has been served, or for which an administrative or judicial proceeding has been commenced under this section, for 18 months after said violation or proceeding is dismissed or resolved.