Town of Arlington, Town Bylaws, Title V, Article 18 (Short Term Rentals)

Citation: Town of Arlington, Town Bylaws, Title V, Article 18 (Short Term Rentals)
Jurisdiction: Arlington (municipal)
Source: Official source
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(1) Removal of a Protected Tree on an applicable site without prior written approval of commencement of work per Section 4.D, $300 per day of work. There shall also be a fine for each Protected Tree removed.

(2) Removal of a Protected Tree which is not identified for removal in the Tree Plan. There shall be a fine for each Protected Tree removed, $300.

(3) Failure to mitigate tree removal within the time set forth in Section 4.C of this By-Law. There shall be a fine of $300 for each day until mitigation is achieved.

B. Wherever there is reasonable cause to believe that an owner or their agent willfully violates this By-Law or an approved Tree Plan, the Town may institute a civil action for injunctive relief in a court of competent jurisdiction ordering appropriate parties to correct a condition in violation, or to cease an unlawful use of the property.

C. An owner aggrieved of the Tree Warden's determination of violation(s) may appeal such determination(s) to the Select Board at a public hearing.

Section 6. Administration

The Select Board shall establish further administrative rules and regulations for the review and approval of Tree Plans, as well as enforcement determinations necessary to effectuate the purposes of this bylaw, including, but not limited to further definitions, tree plan requirements, and procedures determinations. Failure to issue rules and regulations will not have the effect of suspending or invalidating this By-law.

Section 7. Severability Clause

If any provision of this By-law is declared unconstitutional or illegal by final judgment, order or decree of the Supreme Judicial Court of the Commonwealth, the validity of the remaining provisions of this By-law shall not be affected thereby.

Section 8. Relationship to Other Laws