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ST. LUCIE COUNTY
NOTICE OF VEGETATION REMOVAL
APPLICATION
1. Please.complete the requested infortnation and submit to the St.Lucie County)Environmental Resources Department or Building
S Zoning Department. Foradditional information,please contact the Environmental Resources Department at(772)462-2526.
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1?lu�r/Construetionh tan uis )be roYide (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 shallreview
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 titneframe,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(lie necessity of 24 hour notice due to cattle grazing,controlled burns,-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 INFORMATIONT Ltd
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GATE,CODE,,;(IF'APr LICAB LE):
EMAIL ADDRESS: ��rlyj i a'.�-3� c� (•� a ��yy).ps', CoY�
CONTA -T_PHONE: M1khR`.POR`E NftIT` K'U.P: -7 2— - 77 - 0D-75'
CONTRACTOR INFORMATION(IF;APPLICABLE•):
St. Lucie County Code and Compiled Laws requires that this type of tvork be done by a licensed contractor. If gpplybtg far this permit
under the owner/builder exemption, see Disclosure Statement on pa a 4.
LAND CLEARING CONTRACTOR NAME: aor-
ADDRESS: 2 U ✓'/1G.
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BUILDING CONTRACTOR _B Nv LL C. r
ADDRESS: 0 AW rC&4-t7]4.e PHONE NUMBER:77Z -n 3- 17497S
BRIEFLY DESCRIBE.THE P]1OP6SED S!EGETAT:ION,•REMOVAG`INCLUDE LOCATION .T:YPE.AND OUANITI-TV
OF'VEGETtYTION_TO BE REMOVED:PROVIDl';:A:SKET.CH OI2:SITE''PLAN�I_IFAPPLICABLE DEP.,ICTING.WH'RRE
PROPOSEDAEIVIOVAL ANI)l.OR DEVELOPIVIENTNVILL;'OCCUR.
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COMPLETE EITIM 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 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:
1. The minimal removal of vegetation necessary far 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
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 Iicenses 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:$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:$55
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,AG-1,AR-1,RE-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'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 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,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.
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PART II-VEGETATION REMOVAL PERMIT
Fee Schedule: $100 per Single Family Rome 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;
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 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 use
or improvement.
ADDITIONAL SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS FOR VEGETATION REMOVAL PERMITS:
2. s (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.
I Tree Survey
The survey must accurately depict the individual locations, -species name and common name,and sizes of all Count
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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 th 'e tsite,i c
g p g g a project 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 6.00.05.1)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 oil site mitigation plan shall be attached for review and approval of ERD Director(Land Development
Code Section 6.00.05.13).
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.
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PLEASE HAVE THE FOLLOWING ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS NOTARIZED:
I CERTIFY THAT: (CHECK ONE)
A. (,7) I AM THE OWNER OF RECORD OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED
PROPERTY AND WILL BE CONDUCTING THE WORK AS OWNER/BUILDER.
O/sa'oswe 6blemeab state law mqulres consbud/on to be done by llcerued conbact m You have applied for a permltWer
an exerrpdon to thatlsw. fie exemption allows yary as the ownerofyvur properly,to act as your own cwhadar with awb/n
resbicb'ons even though you do not have a license.You must pmWde dv4 ensile s:rpervlslon of the cvrrsbvdlan yourself.
You may bulld or improve a one famW or two,ramlgr addenee or it fame oubxA tug. You may also build ar Improve a
cawwdal br ftg,prov/ded your casts do not ezteed$75,= fie bulMg or mddence must be for your own use ar
oavpanry.!t mt ba bu!/t or substant/elly improved 1br sale or lease.If you ss!/or/dews a buGfdbrg you have built or
70urffonw��0"SUPA
sllylyeu widrin tathecnnthe!aw will presume thatybu built or
nb'ally Imp /ttbe orl�se,which Is a v!olat/on of dlrls exemption.You maynothhe an&Aftwedparson to ads�apeoplewontingonyourbulld/ tofim/Wjvre dratpeople employed
byyouhave/!tensesuequ by state law and by county or m�mldpal lkenslrM ovdlnancez You may not delegate the
rerpons/bl/!ty!br supervls/ng work to a lice rued evn6actar who Ls not l/cerrs�ed to P&ftm the wank being done Any person
wondag an your bu!lding who Is not licensed must wwk under your a7red supenftn and must be employed by you,wh/eh
means that you must deduct F.I.t:A and mMkolding tax and provide wontcess'cw»penwrtlon far that asap/oym, aU as
presaibadby/aw. Yourc»nstrud/on must complyWM all appikabk fawn,ord/n&wu brrGtd/ng crudest and mning ngu/atlonr.
B. ( ) I AM NOT THE OWNER OF RECORD OF THE ABOVED
DESCRIBED PROPERTY;HOWEVER,I HAVE AUTHORITY TO ACT AS AGBNT
FOR TEE 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).
I CERTIFY THAT ALL INFORMATION SUBMITAWIffTHPPLICATIONIS TRUE AND
COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDG
OWNER/AGENT SIGNATURE CONTRAeTOR SIGNATURE
STATE OF FLORIDA, 9tkT7n-.
ORIDA,
COUNTY OF ST.LUCIE COUNST.LUCIE
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged The fonstrument was owledged
before me this day of .20J before /�a'day of - 207
by ,who is byi' who is
personally know to me or has produced pass lylcnow to me or has produced
as identificatiom� as identification.
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