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NOTICE OF VEGETATION REMOVAL
APPLICATION
1. Please complete the requested information and submit to•the St.Lucie County Environmental Resources
Department or Building&Zoni g',Department. For additional information,please contact the
Environmental Resources Department.at(772)462-2526.Filii:g'thikippplica,'fion does.not result in an j
autliorhation M co:m)he1!&idnywegelatioriremoval or alliidii6n '
(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 Code. Within twenty (20) days after an application has been determined to be complete;'
the Environmental Resources Department:shaIl review the application and approve, approve with conditions, ,
or deny the application,based on the standards set forth in Section 6.00.05 ofthis Code.Applications requiring
a.concurrent building.permit will be p,'rocdssed within the same 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 Code, the filing of an application shall
be deemed to extend permission to the Environmental Resources Director, or designee,to inspect the subject
site for purposes of evaluating 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,etc.
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.
PROJECT INFORM TI O •
bWNERS'NAME:
OWNERS-ADDRESS
PROJECT LOC TION/ADDRESS: � / �
CITY: STATE: ZIP:
CONTACT'PHONE(S)
PARCEL SIZE: PROPERTY TAX ID#: 61 —
GATE CODE(IF APPLICABLE)•
EMAIL ADDRESS: W
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER FOR PEWRT NtK UP:
CONTRACTOR INFORMATION(rAPPLICABLE)c
St.Lucie County Code and Compiled Laws requires that this type ofwork be done by a licensed contractor. If
applying for this permit under the owner/builder 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:
BRIEFLY:DESCRIBE:TIIE PROPOSED'VEGETATI0N REM OVA:AND/OR DEVELOPMENT
ACTIVITY'PROPOSED'.,1R tiUDb'•I;OCAT`ION 'TYP ''AND" UANITITY OF VEGETATION TO
BE-REMOVED.PROVIDE AASIU31CH Olt 9ITE PIr' &0`APPL•IGABLE DEPICTING WHERE
PROPOSED kAloVAL••'• '.,..�IOR=DEVEIOPMENT- - -Z"6CCUR.
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COMPLETE EITHER PART I OR II BELOW:
PART z-EXEMPTION
Any person who intends.to remove or cause the death of any vegetation pursuant to any of the following
exemptions must first fill out Part I of this form. The burden iof proving.entitlement to any particular
exemption shall lie,at all times,with the person or persons claimingithe exemption.
PLEASE CHECK ONE'OF THE FOLLOWING:
1. The minimal removal-of vegetation necessary for the clearing of 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
2. The removal of vegetation in a utility'easement,drainage easement,;storm water management tract or
facility, or right-of-way provided 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 The a safety hazard, destroyed or damaged
beyond saving by natural causes or causes not covered by other sections of this chapter,is infected
with disease or is infested with insects, or whicli constitutes immediate peril to life property or other
trees.Fee: $55
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. Thisexemption is,however,subject to the following
conditions:Fee:$55
A) Nothing in this exemption shall exempt anyperson 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 allow 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.
C) No native vegetation twenty-four inches (24'), or greater, dbh shall be removed from any
residential parcel (including those in the AG-5, AG-2.5, AG-1, AR-1, RE-1, and R/C zoning
districts),:regardless of parcel.size, without an approved Vegetation Removal Permit and an
approved•mitigation.plan.
5. The removal of any anon-native-vegetation.-;Fee: $55 which will, be.waived-for removal of
invasive exotics only for single family homeowner or.jproperty owner's 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 government 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-value' s 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 shallinot require a permit. Initial clearing of a
' site is not an exempt activity. Bona fide agricultural activities include commercial nursery,tree
farm,aquaculture,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 ofyards or lawns,or any other landscaping
or gardening'activity which is commonly recognized as routine maintenance,replacement or re-
landscaping.
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PART II-VEGETATION REMOVAL PERMIT
Fee Schedule: f $100 per Single Family Home Lot/Building
$100 per Multifamily Home Lot/Building.
$200.per•Non-Residehtial.Building
Please complete ALL of 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 minimum necessary in order to implement a Final
Development Order(i.e.;approved-site plan ojr approved building permit).
3. A Final Development.Order lias not been issued, or is not required by.',
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 use or-improvement.
ADDITIONAL SUBMITTAL REOUIREMESTS•FORTEGETATION REMOVAL PERMITS:
2. (in addition to the site plan provided:to the Building Department)
The plans must accurately depict the locations of'all proposed buildings,structures,driveways,septic
tanks,and other improvements.
3. Tree Survey :
The survey must accurately depictithe individual locations,species name and common name,and sizes 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
All 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 methodologies outlined in Land Development
Code Section 6.00.05.D.
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 be attached for review and approval of ERD Director
(Land Development Code Section 6.00.05.D).
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 plai ted/relocated/preserved materials 18 months after the issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy or other use authorization.
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PLEASE'HAVE THE FOLLOWING ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS NOTARIZED: sr
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.
Dlsdasure Statement.-state law requires consbvction to be done by/Icensed contractors You have app/led for a permit
under an exemption to that law. The exemption allows you,asthe owner of your properiy, to act as your own contractor
with certaln resbfctlons even though you do not have a license. You must provide direct, onslte supervision of the
construction yourself. You may build.or Improve a one-famlly or two-famllj,residence or a fanit outbuilding. You may also
provided your costs d
bul/d or Improve a commerdal building, a not eceed}$75,Od[). The bullding or residence must be for
your own use-or occupancy.It may riot be built orsubstantially Improved ror•sale orlease.If you se!/or lease a bullding you
have built or substantially Improved yourself with/n 1 year alter the consbvctlon Is.complete, the law wlll presume that you
butt or substantially Improved it for;sale or lease, M10 Is a violation of this exemption. You may not hire an unlicensed)
person to act as your contractor or to supervise people working pn your bullding.It Is your responsibility to make sure&at1
people employed by you have licenses required by state law and by countyi or munlclpal!/tensing ordinances You may not,
delegate the responsibility forsupervising work to a licensed contractor who Is.not licensed to•perform the work being done.,
Any person working on your bullding:who is not licensed must work under your directsuperuislon and must be employed by;
you, which means that you must deduct A1.C.A.and wlthholding,tax and provide workers'compensatlon for that employee,
all as prescrlbed by law. Ydur construction must comply with-all applicable laws, ordinances, bullding codes, and zoning,i
regulations
B. ( ) I AM NOT THE OWNER OF RECORD OF THEjABOVED
DESCRIBED PROPERTY,HOWEVER,I HAVE AUTHORITY TO ACT AS AGENT
FOR THE OWNER OF RECORD. (St.Lucie Cos nYy Code and Compiled Laws.requires
that this type of work be done by a licensed co ID
contractor.. PLEASE PROVE
DOCUMENTATION). i
I CERTIFY T T ALL INFORMATION SUBMITTED THISAPPLICA IS TRUE AND
COMPLETE TOT BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE.
OWNER/ . MATURE ON : T ,R SIGNATURE
STATE OF'FLORIDA, STATE OF F40RIDA,
COUNTY OF ST.LUCIE COUNTY OF'sST.LUCIE
The foregoing instrument was�acknowledged The fo egbing' ent wa acknowled ed
�'. before me this ?bd�day of•�—//s�0-ar�20 befo' •thiszy of 20�1
by1 ); g b� Par r��C�e' e/ ,who is by who is —�
personally know to me or has produced r w o me has produc
® as identification. as ide ficat'on.
Sign a of No#ary afore of of
Type or Print Name of Notary a or Print 14ame of Notary'
Notary Public Title Notary Public Title
Commission Number Commission Number
(SEAL): a%u:��/, Rebecca Dima (SEAL): : o� YP�B�, SHERRFFEHLMAN
,* *= 'commisoion#6GO60876 Commission#GG 187160
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FOR OFFICR TjSE 6NLY
APPROVED_ DENIED_
REVIEWED/APPROVED BY: '
ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT / DATE
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