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Home My WebLink AboutSteininger veg removal affadavitDATE SUBMITTED: BotWlq Peron Ni ober: Prop -ea Pro)eet: 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 & 7oning Department. For additional information, please contact the Environmental Resources Department at (772) 462-2526. Filing thiv applir ation does not revult in an authorization to commenre ant, vegeradan removal or alteration. A Site PlaalCoustructiva Plan must be prevWW (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 (2O) 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 concurrent building permit will be processed 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 agate code or the necessity of 24 hour notice due to cattle grazing, controlled burns, 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. PROJECT INFORMATION OWNERS OWNERS ADDRESS: PROJECT LOCATION/A DRESS: CITY: STATE: ZIP: CONTACT PHONE(S) #. PARCEL SIZE: PROPERTY TAX ID # GATE CODE (If APPLICABLE): EMAIL ADDRESS: CONTRACTOR INFORMATIONV ULAPP AB ct St. Lucie C'ounry Code and Compiled Laws requires that this (vpe of work be done by a licensed contractor. lfapplvtng for this permit under lite ownerlbuilder exemption, see Disclosure Statement on page 4. LAND CLEARING CONTRACTOR NAME: ADDRESS: PHONE NUMBER: FLORIDA REG/CERT # ST LUCIE CO. CERT. # BUILDING CO�f TRACTOR tMQLveN Uo��+ J',�G ADDRESS:5Nax .'Vkcr J . e UPDATED &2"0I9 COMPLETE F11HER PART 1 OR 11 BELOW PARTI- 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 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: I. 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: S55 _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 be 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 which constitutes immediate peril to life property or other trees. Fee: S55 *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 %rhoriculture 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: S55 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 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, AGA, ARA, REA, and R/C zoning districts), regardless of parcel size, without an approved Vegetation Removal Permit and an approved mitigation plan. 7-5.6The removal of anv non-native vegetation. Fee: S55 which will be waived for removal of invasive exotics only for single family homeowner or property owners association removing exotics, . 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 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 fart, 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 of yards or lawns, or any other landscaping or gardening activity which is commonly recognized as routine maintenance, replacement or re -landscaping. UPDATED 8128.,1019 PART If - VEGETATION REMOVAL PERMIT Fee Schedule: $100 per Single Family Home Lot/Building $100 per Multifamily Home Lot/Building $200 per Non -Residential Building Please complete ALL of the requested information. A Vegetation Removal Permit shall only be issued if sufficient evidence demonstrating that at least one of the following criteria has been satisfied: —I. The applicant for vegetation removal permit shall demonstrate why preservation of the existing native vegetation is not practically feasible and prevents the reasonable development of the site. _2. The removal of the native vegetation is the minimum necessary in order to implement a Final Development Order 0.e.; approved site plan or approved building permit). _3. A Final Development Order has not been issued, or is not required by this Code for the intended nonagricultural use of the land and vegetation removal is the minimum necessary to allow for the construction of the intended use or improvement. ADDITIONAL SUBNII I I U REQUIREMENTS FOR VEGETATION REMOVAL PERMITS: 2. Site PLNtst[Mt$lttp (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 sizes of all County - protected trees to be removed and, if applicable, the individual locations• species name and common name, and sizes to he 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. S. 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 6.00.05.13 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 planted/relocated/preserved materials 18 months after the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or other use authorization. UPDATED 8/282o19 PLEASE HAVET EFOLLOWIN ♦rltNnw c I CERTIFY THA �� r rIUTARIZED 0.nelK ONE) I AM THE OWNER OF RECORD OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY AND WILL BE CONDUCTING THE WORK AS OWNER/BUILDER. 015closure mist Statement Stare taw repuries your ryQl be atne fncere9e,� ca"trac4rs You ham 4W&'d (Ora AemuY under an exempri n to that law. The exenpbon a/bws you, as the owner d PrOvAde use o oYou directalso I °r SLVerKW0a of the Constr 'o y to da as � yp/lwy mrvactor� Ewa a ' nuO YOU dnot nott re or Grmse. panty. !t ma not camnerna/ b npri Your card do not exc d 75,0 0.. the build or Y>arm year alter the connstrixi rscomAibswnlialty lmpr°`nyfa- 7lYou se//cr, eabuikling ypr �b 7or wpsye ntia/ty improved yoursey wiMin ! romp/ete, dre law wi/I P"Un7e b�at YOU bolt or NW bon vnsz d drto rnake Lure You pie not employed by Yow a ro pervise/ypegop h9 o Mur by b It is your responsidkry [o make sure chatact not aL'Kgate d,e respwsidary hr sutrrpmng wwk to a /tensed contracror rmd by state law and oe count muknroga/ /KknsiV rordMancm pecan YOU may Ymotuhrlibaue)lfldlVngawthaothe beM done. ordinances, ssMo rkmg an w ke'S' cum user for di m plomes a as ust be evnwho s not K d by YOU, whKh meard Mat you must de iKt FZ CA. and udirg males asza'x OensaDon for that b ppsorbed by law. Your cars B l 1 I AM NOT THE OWNVulaER OF RECORD OF THE ABOVED trurba must with all appKable aws DESCRIBED PROPERTY: HOWEVER, I HAVE AUTHORITY TO ACT AS AGENT FOR THE OWNER OF RECORD. (St. Lucie County• Code and Compiled Laws requires that this type of work be done by a licensed contractor. PLEASE PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION). 1 CERTIFY THAT ALL INFORMATION SI THVEST OF MY cNOWLEDGE. i r, _ /UWNMUAGENTSIGNA—RD%` STATE OF FLORIDA, r/ COUNTY OF ST. LUCIE The foregoing instrument w4s acknowledged bIu5 me this l day of 2020 who is personal y know to me 0 as produced -Dt as identification. store of "ULdUy Josandre A. Irlgrano. Type or eIp1E�'FLORIDA SFADA Notary Pu Cmwri# GG954178 1—�Ypi1`e611MM24 Commission Number (SEAL): TION IS TRUE AND COMPLETE TO STATE OF FLOftIDA, COUNTY OF ST. LUCIE The foregoing instrument wls acknowledged bet��elIAm11e t--his��1 l by�yo 2� �_ personally know to me or has ,who is produced as i ntificarion. Sign of Notary Jasendrs A. Ingraham Type or Print Name of Notary NOTARY PUBLIC OF FLORIDF, Comm# GG954178 Notary public Title Expires 3/9/2024 Commission Number (SEAL): tpt►►►t/lt/t►gttlitttttt/Mlt\♦qti♦H►till\/►/iq/♦q►ptHit Mtti\N/tIt►p• pt/t/ APPROVED DENIED FOR OFFICE USE ONLY _ REVIEWED/ APPROVED BY: ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT DATE 4 UPDATED 62"019