A. In addition to any penalties, any person who violates this chapter or any provision listed in RMC 1.14.030.A, Applicability, and this violation results in the destruction or removal of trees or vegetation, clearing or grading, damage to natural resources, damage to real or personal property owned by the City (including public utilities), or other changes to the prior condition of land, water, or vegetation, shall restore these conditions and any damage. This restoration requirement is not a penalty, but rather it is a method of undoing the harm done. Restoration shall include such studies as are necessary to determine the conditions prior to the change, the functions performed by the area damaged and the best methods to use in restoring a site or to prevent further harm to the public and the natural environment from occurring.

B. Any person subject to the regulatory program of the Shoreline Management Act or the shoreline master program provisions in Title 21 of the Redmond Municipal Code (the Redmond Zoning Code) who violates any provision thereof or permit issued pursuant thereto shall be liable for all damage to public or private property arising from such violation, including the cost of restoring the affected area to its condition prior to violation. The City Attorney shall bring suit for damages under this section on behalf of the City. Private persons shall have the right to bring suit for damages under this section on their own behalf and on the behalf of all persons similarly situated. If liability has been established for the cost of restoring an area affected by a violation, the court shall make provisions to assure that restoration will be accomplished within reasonable time at the expense of the violator. In addition to such relief, including money damages, the court in its discretion may award attorney’s fees and costs of the suit to the prevailing party. (Ord. 2596 § 2 (part), 2011; Ord. 1935 § 6 (part), 1997).