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Home My WebLink AboutVegetation applicaitonDATE SUB1 UTTED: �n Building Permit Numhrr. i. C. U L C6UNTY F D A Proposed Project: ST. LUCIE COUNTY NOTICE OF VEGETATION REMOVAL APPLICATION I. Please complete the requested information and submit to the St. Lucie County Environmental Resources Department or Building & Zoning Department. For additional information, please contact the Environmental Resources Department at (772) j62-2526- Film this applieddon does not result in an autkorkadon to commence any vegetation removal or aherudott. _ (in addition to the site plan provided to the Building Department) the plans must accurately depict the location of all proposed buildings, structures, driveways, septic tanks, and other improvements. Incomplete applications will not be accepted in accordance with section 11.05.06 (c) of the St. Lucie County Land Development Codc- W ithin twenty (20) days after an application has been determined to be complete, the Environmental Resources Department shall review the application and approve, approve with conditions, or deny the application, based on the standards set forth in Section 6.00.05 of this Code. Applications requiring a noncurrent building permit will be processed within the: saute twenty (20) day timeframe. however will not be released until the building permit is also approved. Per Section 11.05.06 b. 6. of the St. Lucie County Land Development CAde, the filing of an application shsil be deemed to extend permission to the Fnvironrnental Resources Director. or designee, to inspect the subject site for purposes of cv-aivating the application. Please list any specific information such as a gate code or the necessity of 24 hour notice due to cattle grazing, controlled bums, outside pets. ctc. In the event that it is determined that any federal or state protected species is resident on or dependent upon the subject parcel, all development work which might adversely affect that individual species shall cease and stop work. The applicant shall immediately notify the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the County. Appropriate protection to the satisfaction of all parties shall be provided by the applicant prior to resuming development. FK0J EC'I' LNF0R1VIATI0 OWNERS NAME: r i u OWNERS ADDRESS: _ ly 7_ S i 1a CITY F L4 STATE: ZIP: CONTACT PHONE(S) #: Z -� PARCEL SLZE: g&.tr'� PkOpER7Y TAX ID #: GATE CODE (rF APPL CA LE}: +'t EMAIL ADDRESS: 1 L'D.i-- C(l1VTRACTUR 1MtE3Ri4iAT'ION (I17 APPLICABIX): St. Lucie Cvan1}, Code and Compiled Laws requires that this type(�L 6e done br a licensed ranrrar. ear. 1J'npplting for this permit lender the owne►Aullder exemption, see Disclosure Statement on page 4. LAND CLEARING CONTRACTOR NAME: ADDRESS: PHONE NUMBER: FLORIDA REG/CERT # ST LUCIE CO. CERT. # BUILDING CONTRACTOR - ADDRESS: PHONE NUMBER: — PROPOSED REMOVAL AND/OR DEVELOPKENT WILL OCCUR. �U�a-b 'n remove ed onGras s - UMAITD 812MG19 COMPLETE ' PART I OR iI BELOW: PART I - EXEMPTION Any person who intends to remove or cause the death of any vegetation pursuant to any of the following exemptions must first till out Part I of this form. The burden of proving entitlement to any particular exemption shall lie, at all times. with the person or persons claiming the exemption. PLEASE CHECK ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: _1. The minimal removal of vegetation necessary for the clearing of a path not to exceed 4' in width, to provide physical access or view necessary to conduct a survey or site examination OR 10' in width to provide vehicular access necessary to conduct soil tests, for the preparation of bona fide site development plans or vegetation inventories; provided such clearing or removal is conducted under the direction of a Florida registered surveyor or engineer. Fee: $55 Z. The removal of vegetation in a utility easement, drainage easement, stoma water management tract or facility, or right -of --way providod such work is done by or under the control of the operating utility company and that company has obtained all necessary licenses or permits to provide utility service through the easement_ Fee: $55 3. The removal of vegetation which has been determined to be a safety hazard, destroyed or damaged beyond saving by natural causes or causes not covered by other sections of ibis chapter, is infected with disease or is infested with insects, or which constitutes immediate peril to life property or other trees. Fee:: $55 *No application, approval, or fees are required for removal of a hazardous tree on residential property if the property owner obtains documentation from an arborist certified by the International Society of Arboriculture or a Florida licensed landscape architect that the tree presents a danger to persons or property. 4. The removal of native vegetation, upon any detached single family residential lot or parcel of land having an area of one (1) acre or less. This exemption is, however, subject to the following conditions; Fee- $SS A) Nothing in this exemption shall exempt any person from the landscaping requirements set forth in Section 7.09.00 of the St. Lucie County Land Development Code; B) This exemption shall not be construed to al low the removal or alteration of any protected vegetation without a Vegetation Removal Permit on any lot or parcel of land by its .subdivider unless the subdivider intends to construct a residential unit or units upon the lot or parcel of land prior to its sale. Q No native vegetation twenty-four inches (24"), or greater, dbh shall be removed from any residential parcel (including those in the ACT-5, ACT-2.5. A0-1, AR-1, RF-1, and RIC zoning districts), regardless of parcel size, without an approved Vegetation Removal Permit and an approved mitigation plan. 5. The removal of any non-native vegetation. Fee: $55 which will be waived for removal of invasive exotics only for single family homeowner or property owner'N association removing exotics. 6. No vegetation to be removed. Fee: $55 7. The following activities do not require the application of a Notice of Vegetation Removal. however may require Building Permit approval or other such authorization: Fee: None A) Preserve and Parks Management Activities. Vegetation removal activities associated with an adopted management plan for govc=cnt maintained parks, recreation areas, wildlife management areas, conservation areas and preserves. The purpose of the vegetation removal activity shall be to protect and preserve the natural values and functions of the ecological communities present, such as. clearing for firebreaks, conducting prescribed burns, or construction of fences. B) Existing Agricultural Operations. Vegetation removal associated with subsequent harvesting activities, except within required preserve areas or deeded conservation easements, which are part of the on -going activities of the existing operation shall not require a permit. Initial clearing of a site is not an exempt activity. Bona fide agricultural activities include commercial nursery, tree farm, aquacu€tore, ranch, or similar operation. C) Routine Landscape Maintenance. Trimming or pruning of vegetation which is not intended to result in the eventual death of the vegetation, mowing of yards or lawns, or any other landscaping or gardening activity which is commonly recognized as routine maintenaucc, replacement or re -landscaping. 2 UPDATL•t] 8'2&7019 PART H - VEGETATION REMOVAL PERMIT Fee Schedule: $100 per Single Family }Tome Lot/Building $100 per Multifamily Home Lot/Building $200 per Von -Residential Building Please complete AI,L o£the requested information. A Vegetation Removal Permit shall only be issued if sufficient evidence demonstrating that at least one of the following criteria has been satisfied: _1. The applicant for vegetation removal permit shall demonstrate why preservation of the existing native vegetation is not practically feasible and prevents the reasonable development of the site. _ 2. The removal of the native vegetation is the mi mum necessary in order to implement a Final Development Order (i.e.; approved site plan or approved building permit). 3. A Final Development Order has not been issued, or is not required by this Code for the intended non-agricultural use of the land and vegetation removal is the minimum necessary to allow for the construction of the intended usc. or improvement. ADDITIONAL SUBMITTAL RE UIREME NTS FOR VEGETATION REMOVAL PERMITS: Z-etillfiltik (in addition to the site plan provided to the Building Department) The plans must accurately depict the location of all proposed buildings, structures, driveways, septic tanks, and other improvements. 3. Tree Survey The survey must accurately depict the individual locations, species name and common name, and sires of all County - protected trees to be removed and, if applicable, the individual locations, species name and common name. and sizes to be preserved or relocated. 4. Vegetation Removal Plan The vegetation removal plan must illustrate the existing vegetative conditions on the project site, including an identification of what areas will be impacted by the proposed development activity and what areas are proposed for preservation or replanting. 5. Mitigation AIi native vegetation shall be protected on site to the greatest extent possible. If impact is unavoidable, mitigation shall be provided through one of the mitigation rnethndologics outlined in Land Development Code Section 6.00.05.13, Provide mitigation calculations per Land Development Code Section 6.00.05.D and include a mitigation plan outlining proposed mitigation method on the tree survey and/or site plan. If sufficient mitigation cannot be accommodated on -site and additional inches of credit are required based on calculation, an off -site mitigation plan shall he attached for review and approval ofERD Director (hand Development Code Section 6.t30.05.13). Prior to the issuance of any authorization for commencement of permitted development activity, the replacement vegetation shall be preserved, relocated or planted, or the appropriate mitigation fees shall be paid to the County. As part of the issuance of any permit requiring mitigation, the property owner shall submit to an inspection of the planted/relocated/preserved materials 18 months after the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or other use authorization. urDArrn 8_-2art019 PLEASE HAVE THE FOLLOWINGACKNOWLEDGEMENTS NOTARIZED: I CERTIFY THAT: (CHECK ONE) A. ( } I AM THE OWNER OF RECORD OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY AND WILL BE CONDUCTING THE WORK AS OWNER/BUILDER. l oubsure Statement., State law requires constriction to be done by licensed contractors You have applied fora permit w7ner an exemption to that law. The exemption allows you, as the owner of y" property, to act as your own conntmdor with certain resNeVons even tfrough you do not have a license You must provide direct onsite sryoervisw of the consduction yourself You may build or improve a one family or two-family residence or a favor acg&#Iding. You may also build or Improve a commen7albulding, provided your costs do not exceed $75,000. The building orri--Oence mristbe fury our own use or occupancy. It may not be built or substantially Improved for sale or lease. If you sell orlease a &AVIng you have built or substantially improved yowsre f within I year after the constnxtion is complete, 6he law will presume Ghat you built or substantially improved It for .sale or lease, whid5 is a vWahon of this exemption. You may nat hire an unlicensed person to act as your contractor or to supervise people working on your building. It Is your responsibility to make sure that people employed by you have licenses required by state law and by ovurrty or municipal IicensM9 ordinances You may not delegate the responsibility for supervis ng work to a licensed contractor who is not licensed to perform the work being done. Any person marking on your buNding who is not licensed must work order your direct supervision and must be employed by jvur which means that you must deduct FL C,A. and withholding tax and provide workers' compensation for that employee, all as prescribed bylaw Your construction must comply with all applicable laws, wdinarxesy building codes, and zoning regulations B. ( } I AM NOT THE OWNER OF RECORD OF THE ABOVED DESCRIBED PROPERTY; HOWEVER, I HAVE AUTHORITY TO ACT AS AGENT FOR THE OWNER OF VRECORD. (S1. Lucie County Code and Compiled Laws requires that this Type of work be dome by a licensed contractor. PLEASE PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION). I CERTIFY THAT ALL INFORMATION SUBMITTED WITH THIS APPLICATION IS TRUE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. l� C[r1'C1i S1Ft. .\�71 [{F ii,]u4FjeYJ Tom Sauce Fight WE Ct7i'hT1'CERiTFICATl4ti Yd".►IBER--. . --- -- Cokwado StMe■ f1aAiat Ce*MY■f t� TM F■rtVMft Iptraueat was *wet ref■rt we dd&_ _ . day of JMUD-ry.260,y. 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