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(a)
In the event a person abuses or destroys a public tree or a significant tree in violation of this section, the violator shall be responsible to undertake remedial actions that the tree warden, in consultation with the director of public works and the chair of the tree commission, determines to be reasonably necessary to protect public safety and property, and to help the tree survive the tree abuse damage.
(b)
If the natural habit of growth or mechanical stability is seriously compromised as determined by the tree warden, in consultation with the director of public works and the chair of the tree commission, the violator shall remove the abused tree and install a replacement tree.
(c)
Tree replacement criteria shall be consistent with that established in the Warren Tree Administrative Guidelines.
(d)
Replacement tree shall be installed on-site. In the event, the site cannot accommodate the replacement tree(s), the replacement tree(s) shall be installed on public lands approved by the tree warden. If no suitable public lands are located, the violator shall pay a replacement contribution into the town's planting fund. The replacement contribution will be determined using a schedule for current value of the replacement tree plus installation and maintenance as established by the tree warden.
(e)
Remedial actions and replacement required under this article shall be completed within sixty (60) days of notice from the town that such actions are required. The town may require the violator to immediately undertake remedial actions in the event the abused tree is an immediate threat to the public or property.
(Ord. of 1-12-2016(2), § 18-7.17; Ord. of 12-8-2020; Ord. of 6-8-2021(1))