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Home My WebLink AboutVegetation Removal ApplicationDocuSlgn Envelope ID: CD4D0779-08464715-8610-FIB58F323C74 DATE St,BMt1TEP. • 8a9dlae Pewit Number. Proposed Project: ST. LUCIE COUNTY NOTICE OF VEGETATION REMOVAL APPLICATION 1. Please complete the requested information and submit to the St. Lucie Count} Environmental Resources Department or Building & %oning Department. Igor additional mlontlauon, please contact the Enviranniental Resources Department at (772) 462-2526. FIEW this yrpScadon does not resin in an author Kaden to eonrnsence any vegeiauon rennvel or aderadom A Site PhmlCtsstructisn Plan toust be provided (it addition to the site phut provided to the Building Department) the plans most accurately depict due location of all propnsed budd[ngs, structures, driveway s. septic tanks, and other improvements. Incomplete applications wdl not be accepted in accordance with section 11.05.06 (c') of the St. Lucie County Land Ievelopment Code. Within 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 sci forth in Section 6.00.05 of this Code. Applications requiring a concurrent building permit will be processed within the same menty (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 W 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 m 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 shalt cease and step "urk. The applicant shall immediately nolify the Florida Fish arid Wildlife Conservation Commission, L'. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the County. Appropriate protection to the satisfaction of all parties shall be provided In the applicant prior to resuming development. OWNERS NAME' OWNERS ADDRES PROJECT LOCAT14 CITY. —f (2&-Plf CONTACT PHONE PARCEL SIZE, GATE CODE (IF Al EMAIL. ADDRESS: Cl-ciGG,i- J6C06Soe-) ZIP CONTRACTOR INFORMATION (IF APPLICABLE): 5't. Lucie County Code and Compiled laws requires that chis Ape of work be done by a licensed contraclor. under the owner builder exemption. see Disclosure Statementanlpa�ge 1. LAND CLEARIN0 C NTtMT(R NAME: GCk aCiAS � 1 l' . LA'Ja i4 I—ric ADDRESS: i �Ug� C05 "�' �- -FA 33 PHONE, NUMBER: FLORIDA REG/CERT 0 C-151 t 2t ST LIJCIF. CO. CERT. # BUU DING CONTRACTOR -ane _ 1'LjZ*)1L� ADDRESS'. 3G�b PHONE1 UTVIBI:R... if applying jar this permir IBM Sri S i-{e-- r1PD.4nD I M 2019 Docu5ign Emelope ID: CD4D0779-0846-4715-8610-F1 B58F323C74 COMPLETE RITHRR PART I OR D 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 he, at all times, with the person or persons claiming the awniption. 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'm width to provide vehicular access nary 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: 566 2. The removal of vegetation in a utility easement, drainage easement, storm water management tract or facility, or right -0f --way provided such work is dale 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: S55 3. The removal of vegetation which has been deter mW 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 msects, 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 Arboriculture or a Florida licensed landscape architect that the tree presents a danger to persons or Prop" - 4. - 4. The removal of native vegetation, upon any detached single family residential lot or parcel of laud 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 -fora 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 non-native vegetation. Fee: $65 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: S55 _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 fimetions 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 pan of the on-going activities of die 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 fora, aquaculture, ranch, or similar operation. C) Routine Landscape Maintenance. Trimming or priming of vegetation which is not intended to result in the eventual death of die 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 MISIM19 DocuSign Envelope ID: CD4D0779-08464715-8610-Fl B58F323C74 PART D - VEGETATION REMOVAL PERMIT Fee Schedule: $100 per Single Family Home LoliBudding $100 per Multifamily Home LotBailding 5200 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: _l. 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 tate 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 A9DITIONAL SUBMITTAL REOUIREMENTS FOR VEGETATION REMOVAL PERMITS: 2. Sone PDao%Coustrndion Plan (in addition to the site plan provided to the Building Department) The plats 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 be preserved or relocated. 4. Vegetation Removal Plan Tlu vegetation removal plan must illustrate the existing vegetative conditions on the project site, including an identification of what areas will be impacted by due 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. tf impact is unavoidable, mitigation shall be provided through one of the mitigation methodologies outlined in Land Development Code Section 6.00.05.1). 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, at off-site mitigation plan shall be attached for review and approval of ERD Director (Lard Development Code Section 6.00.05.13). Prior to the issuance of arty authorization for conmencemcnt 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/reloeated/preserved materials 18 months after the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or other use authorization. UPDATED &28Ro19 DocuSign Envelope ID: CD4D0779-0846-4715-8610-F1 B58F323C74 PLEASE HAVETH THEFOLLOWING ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS NOTARIZED: I CERTIFY THAT (CHECK ONE) A. t ) I AM THE OWNER OF RECORD OF T103 ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY AND WILL 13F CONDIJCTING THE WORK XS OWNER/BIJILDER. AW72M AWW* tt. State law raWwm conOtAcbm m be dow by kertwd tmbac&vs. You have appW for a pmt under x; exwpoat m UW lax: The exe w&w akows yap as Me oww of your p+perry, to as as yarowr caxractar wM Semen re0ft.00s even dpugh you do not haw a tken:sr. You fma r prowlde dlrect msxe scperuxi/ar of dM ca svigbo9 yovasdf. You may bidd or lmwwr a ox -&n y ar twofarrriy resdence or a farm oUbri[dxip. You maya6obudor1npve a ccmnxs Wbull, prowalAdyourcostsdo notexaxd$75,000. TheburdrgorA%Vffxvmurbekryour own use oraR740a/Ky.RmaynotaebtWo-sedsbtria'yutgxo mdhrsa+e arlease.Ifywsdicr/easeabW*Vyouttarbulkorsu kgwoveY yaasdf w dw I )vw after Me cauftcdm is carpltft die law ng prewme Mut you buk or substantia* inprowd it kr sale or Mas, whltp is a wdeboo of dss exenpbhl. You may not hire an wdKe xed pa'sm M act as your conhacar or to srpervire pegvk waking m your bt 4*V. It B yaw rmspaj0f4ry to aaair sux Mat pwo employed by you have kwmer ra7vial by state taw and by cotso or nxnc*W lwermW avirwsres: Ya i may riot delegate Me /a amlbbry for AV&Vmv waft to a Acersed crvmaaw who B not /kmrned to pe4nm Me waft bring dareaN person *crbV on law bukAhq mho a not hre wdmaY waft under Mrdned afervism andme#be errpt"Wbyya< whidi rrxsav Mat you nx6tdeaUtF1.CA. and mdblatdng tax and provide wakens' mnpe2saDiat for Mat enpwee, aft as presmbed by law. Your aansbutdan /nest cmpty wkh aA applicable lawg b`W'dyg codes, and ari5 Mgilabms. B. ) I AM NOT THE OWNER OF RECORD OF TI IF ABOVED DESCRIBED PROPERTY, HOWEVER, 1 HAVE AUTHORITY TO ACT AS AGL-N'I FOR THE OWNER OF RECORD. (St. Lucie Counn� Code and Compiled Laws requires that this qpe of work be done h.v a licensed contractor. PLEASE PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION). I CERTIFY THAT ALL INFORMATION SUBMITTED WITH THIS APPLICATION IS TRUE AND COMPLETE TO TOE. 1q,ZAGENTS"IGN=TUtRE CONTRACTOR SIGNATURE STATE OF FLORIDA, COUNTY OF ST. LUCIE The foregoingt w acicnowl befo"ie this fladay of , 20 by --ba j((lPr,L-k . .who is peuonaliv know to me or has produced A as identification. or STATE OF FLORIDA. COUNTY OF ST. LUCIE The foregoing instrument was acknowledged bef �Yday of .20j,00 by ll who is on personally lalow to me or has produced -- as identification. Type or Print Notary Public Title Notarc Public Tide Commission Number Commission Number (SEAL): (SEAL) ®bANNE L. JOHNSON r� DEAtiVE L- JOHNSON i\( MVG®MMIB®IONHG0251914 i'�i1N1 ct��;5115SIO�r Gti25ied5 �3 \a" F&PIlB.. JLLly 17,2021 ''`�r�r ii FkPix6ti luh 17. 2021 i ttitiiitttllltittt44tttittttfttttifttitittftittitttftittttttttttititttiittitifittttttt FOR OFFICE USE ONLY APPROVED— DENIED _ REVIEWED/ APPROVED BY: ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT / DATE 17PDA7ED 9•29 2019