Violations; enforcement authority and remedies.
Tampa City Code § 27-287.22
in effectSec. 27-287.22. - Violations; enforcement authority and remedies.
(a) Authority. The coordinator shall have the power and duty to enforce all provisions of this article. Any action taken by the coordinator pursuant to this article to enforce any section hereof shall be in addition to other penalties and remedies provided elsewhere by ordinance or law.
(b) General penalties. Any person who violates the provisions of this article shall be subject to penalties as specified in Chapter [section] 1-6 of the City Code.
(c) Civil remedies. In addition to the criminal penalties provided for violation of this article, the city shall have the right to institute any appropriate action or proceeding against the violator including, but not limited to, prosecution before the code enforcement board or a civil action for damages equal to the total value of mitigating the habitat damaged or purchasing similar habitat, relocation of wildlife species, or any other damage or cost which would be incurred in order to bring the parcel into compliance with this article. In addition, the city or any aggrieved person shall have the right to apply to the circuit court to enjoin or restrain any person from violating the provisions of this article.
(d) Fines. In addition to the penalties provided above, any person who intentionally and willfully violates the provisions of this article and, as a result causes substantial and irreparable damage to upland habitat protected hereunder, shall be subject to a monetary penalty of ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00).
Source: City of Tampa, Code of Ordinances and Charter and Related Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/fl/tampa/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH27ZOLADE_ARTVISURE_DIV4NARETRLAWEUPHA_SD6UPHAPR_S27-287.22VIENAUREFetched: 10/28/2026