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Vero Beach board gives 30 days for after-the-fact tree permit or faces $40,992 fine in Matthews case
Summary
The board found a violation for removal of a mature live oak, ordered either an after-the-fact permit including replacement and mitigation (not to exceed $10,000 plus enforcement costs) within 30 days, or imposition of a $40,992.50 tree-removal fine and costs.
The Vero Beach Code Enforcement Board found a violation for removal of a protected live oak and directed the violator to submit an after-the-fact permit incorporating replacement and mitigation within 30 days, or be subject to a tree-removal fine of $40,992.50 plus enforcement costs.
Planning staff described the city's mitigation approach for after-the-fact tree permits and explained the options under the tree protection code, including planting on-site or paying into the mitigation fund. Planning Director Jason Jeffries summarized the city's expected…
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