§ 6-3-63. LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE TO A PUBLIC TREE.

(A)

A person who damages a public tree is liable to the City for the loss of tree value.

(B)

If the damage to a public tree results in treatment or removal of the tree, a person who damages the tree is liable for the cost of treatment or removal.

(C)

The urban forester may determine the tree value of a public tree and assess the cost against the person who caused the damage.

(D)

As prescribed by Section 6-3-91 ( Appeal of Action of Urban Forester ), a person may appeal the urban forester's determination of the tree value to the board.

(E)

The damages authorized by this section are cumulative of other remedies available to the City.

(F)

The urban forester shall deposit damages recovered under this section to the Planting for the Future Trust in Agency Fund to plant public trees.

Source: 1992 Code Section 15-10-8; Ord. 031023-10; Ord. 031211-11.