The policy of the Commissioners of Ridgely regarding the removal or destruction of roadside trees and trees on Town-owned land shall be as set forth in a certain statement of policy attached hereto as
Exhibit A.
The Ridgely Tree Commission may, when requested, advise the Ridgely Planning Commission regarding the implementation of the Town's local forest conservation program (Chapter
98, Forest Conservation, Code of Ridgely) adopted pursuant to Section 5-1603 of the Natural Resources Article. However, nothing herein shall deprive the Ridgely Planning Commission, or the Department of Natural Resources when such duties have been assigned to that department, of final authority for review of developers' plans under Chapter
98.
[Added 9-12-2005 by L.L. No. 281]
Any individual or agent of any individual violating the provisions of
this chapter will be issued a municipal citation and a fine not to exceed
$100 per offense, payable to the Commissioners of Ridgely, and will be required
to pay all costs incurred by the Town of Ridgely in the replacement of any
trees illegally removed without formal approval of the Ridgely Tree Commission
or its designated representatives.