A.

Any person who violates any provision of this chapter, or of a permit issued pursuant thereto, shall be liable for all damages to public property arising from such violation, and for the cost of restoring the affected area to its condition prior to such violation.

B.

Restoration shall include the replacement of all improperly removed ground cover with species similar to those which were removed, or other approved species, such that the biological and habitat values will be replaced.

C.

For each area which was improperly cleared, replacement ground cover plantings of equal size, quality, and species, and trees as large as practicable shall be planted.

D.

Restoration shall include installation and maintenance of interim and emergency erosion control measures until the restored ground cover and vegetation reaches sufficient maturation to function in compliance with the performance standards identified in this chapter.

E.

For any parcel on which ground-stabilizing vegetation is improperly removed, and subject to the penalties of this chapter, the Town shall stop work on any existing permits and halt the issuance of any or all future permits or approvals until the property is fully restored in compliance with this chapter and all penalties are paid.

(Ord. No. 688, § 2(Exh. B), 1-11-2011)