Larkspur council upholds fines over tree removals

Larkspur council upholds fines over tree removals

The Larkspur City Council has affirmed nearly $70,000 in fines against property owners who removed heritage trees without permits. One case involved a California bay tree at 33 Hillcrest Ave., according to a city staff report. The city imposed an assessment of $7,203.10, which included $3,200 for the tree value, $513.30 for the work of an arborist, $289.80 for the work of a code enforcement officer and a penalty of $3,200. The other case involve…