Avoid fines for cutting down trees on the Gold Coast by.

Section 13a, C.G.S. (click section number for full text), provides for a fine offor" cutting, removing, damaging or pruning any tree, shrub or vegetation" within the Department of Transportation right-of-way in violation of the 13a requirement s, including written permits.

The DOT commissioner may also sue for civil damages. Nov 25, Every City, County, and State have laws regarding the removal of trees on private property. These laws vary depending on the local climate, canopy-cover of the trees, and various other factors.

Penalties based on violation of a stop work order shall be assessed, according to this title, for each day the code enforcement officer determines that work or activity was done in violation of the stop work order.

The penalty for cutting down trees without a permit ranges from– 10, There have been cases where the court has ruled fines much larger ranging right up to, per takedownstump.barted Reading Time: 5 mins.

Below are examples of some general penalties that may apply to defaulters: It is first of all an offense to remove trees without a permit. Depending on how serious the offense is, you may be issued a penalty infringement notice, or prosecuted in your local court. Monetary fines are made to defaulters, depending on your city code of conduct.

You can find what trees can be removed without a permit under the Exempt trees list in your local tree ordinance.

Any person responsible for damage to or removal of a tree in violation of Chapter shall be jointly and severally liable for mitigation as described in Section and shall pay a civil penalty of 1, per inch of diameter at breast height of tree removed or damaged. The Local Law provides for a maximum penalty of 2, per offence.

This maximum penalty is set by State Government legislation. Council cannot increase this penalty or issue fines for more than this amount unless it chooses to prosecute the matter in the Magistrates takedownstump.barted Reading Time: 1 min.