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Home My WebLink AboutVeg Removal ApplicationDATE SUBMITTED: Building Permit Number: ( Proposed Prolmt, R � 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) 462-2526. Filingrhis application does not result in an authorization to commence any vegetation removal or alteration. A Site Plan/Construction be provided (in addition to the site plan provided to the Buians must improvements. lding Department) the plPlan must accurately depict the location ofail proposed buildings; structures, driveways, septic tanks, and other 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 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 ofevaluating 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, 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. i UINIAUIPHUNE(S)#: Up PARCEL SIZE: PROPERTY TAX ID GATE CODE (IF APPI ICABLE): EMAIL ADDRESS: Ot AA p o CONTRACTOR INFORMATION (IF APPLICABLE): St. Lucte County Code and Compiled Laws requires that this type ofwork be done by a licensed contractor. !f . applyingfor this permit under the ownerlbuilder exemption, see Disclosure Statement on page 4. LAND CLEAR CON (RAC R NAME: ADDRESS: L It�AJJ PHONE NUMBER: FLORIDA REG/CERT # ` ( ST LUCIE CO. BUILDING CONTRACTO ADDRESS: I P PHONE NUMBER; a — 51., UA UPDATED SI2014 COMPLETE EITHER PART I OR 11 BELOW - PART i - EYEmpnoN he death exemptions in tends to remove or cause us t first fill out Part i of this form t The burden of Of y vegetation entitlement to an Pursuant to any of shall lie, at all times, with the person or persons claiming the exemption. isular exemption the following PLEASE CHECK ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: Y partic 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 surveyor site examination OR 10' in width to Provide vehicular access necessary to conduct soil tests, for the preparation oconducted under f bona fide site development plans or vegetation inventories; Provided such clearing or removal is the direction ofa 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 of the operating utility through the easement. Fee: $55 under the control company and that company has obtained all necessary or or permits to provide utility service __3. The removal of vegetation which has been determined to be a safety h 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 pen hazard is Chapter. te oyed r damaged trees. Fee: $55 prop rty or other -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 Nothing in this exemption shall exempt any person from A) Section 7.09.00 of the St. Lucie County Land Develop me teCode;caping requirements set forth in B) This exemption shall not be construed to allow the removal or alteration ofany 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 sale. units upon the lot or parcel of land prior to its C) No native vegetation twenty-four inches (24"), or greater, dbh shall be removed from any residential parcel (including those in the AG-51AG-2.5, AG-1, AR-1 RE- and R/C zoning districts), regardless la parcel size, without an approved Vegetation Removal Permit and an approved mitigation plan. _5. The removal ofany non-native vegetation. Fee: S55 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 ofallotice 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 offences. 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 an or gardening activity which is commonly recognized as to y other landscaping landscaping. utine maintenance, replacement or re - UPDATED V2014 PART 1- VEGETOMOVALPERMF1ANRTee Se: $100 per Single Family Home LotBuilding $100 per Multifamily Rome 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 ofthe 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 _2. The removal of the native vegetation is the inireasonable development of the site. mmum 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 necess construction ofthe intended use or improvement. ary to allow for the ADDITIONAL SUBMITTAL RE UIREMENTS FOR VEGETATION REMOVAL PERMIT 2, Site Plan/Construction Plan (in addition to the site planprovidedto the Building Department) The plans must accurately depict the location of all proposed buildings, tanks, and other improvements. structures driveways, septic 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 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 proposed for preservation or replanting. are 5. Mitigation All native vegetation shall be protected on site to the greatest extent possible. If impact is unavoidable, Code Sect shall be provided through one ofthe mitigation methodologies outlined in Land Development Code Section 6.00.OS.D. Provide mitigation calculations per Land Development Code Section 6.00.0 D and include a mitigation Plan outlining proposed mitigation method on the tree survey and/or site plan. Ifsufficient 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 ofthe issuance of any permit requiring mitigation, the property owner shall submit to an inspection ofthe planted/relocated/preserved materials 18 months after the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or other use authorization. UPDATED 5/2014 PLEASE AVE TAE F LLOWING ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 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. D&dosure Statement: Stata law requires• con5b'W077 to be done by licensed conuadors. You have a Iledfora an exemption to thatlaw. fie exemption allows you, as die ownerafyourpro restr/dions even though you do not have a /1 Pel'tl, to actas yourown contras tlt under You may bulld or improve a cre fin amN or cane. You must provide direr a,&te Supen4Slon of Me construction youfrsse/f. cammerzia/ building, y two-family residence or farm outbulkrng You may also build or r 9 Provided your costs do not exceed $75,000. The building or residence must be for Imp a occupancy. !t may not be boil( or substantially improved for sale or /ease. If you sell or lease a building substanba//y improved yourself wJthin .r your own use or substantial im year lifter the. construction Is complete, the law w//1 - 9 You have built or lY proveditforsa/eor/ease, whidr/savio/a(ioncfthisexemption.. Youmaynothirea used r� t/act - as your rontractoror to supervise people working an yourbui/ding. Iris yourr'esponsibiGtyto,bra 17 re thatpeof rsemployednt by. You have lic!rrses required by state law and by county or municipal I/censing ord/nanres.-You may not delegate the - wor dig OniZY for Supervising work to a licensed Ontracyor who & not licensed to penolm the work being done. Any person work/ng on your building who is not 1/censed must work under your direct supendsian and must be employed by you, which means that you must deduct.F.I.C.A. and wlthho/ding tax and provideworkers' compensation far drat employee, all as preswbed by Your construction must comply with 811 appitable laws, ord/nances, building cadet, and zoning regu/a(ions. 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 RECORD. (St Lucie County Code and Compiled Laws requnes that this type ofwark be done by a licensed contractor, PLEASE PR VIDE WSI-ATURE TATION). I CERT HRMATION SUBMITTED ITH T TF MY KNOWLEDGE. APPL A N IS TRUE AAA O R/AGE CO CTOR ON URE STATE OF FLORIDA, COUNTY OF ST. LUCIE STATE OF FLORIDA, The foregoing I ument was aclmowl d ed COUNTY OF ST. LUCIE before me this I day oft 1C , Zp The foregoing instrument was acknowledged by before me this hda of, 20�U f�Q_, who is by er o all know to me or has producedwho is P DPie,.,onfllytoor has roduced entification,identification. Signatu Of Notary `(AtNamt7.�_ Type or Print Name ofNotary - - Type or Print Name of Notary Notary Public Title Notary PublicTitle � r%a a l commission Number �`t5Y CommissionNumber (S (SEAL):KH State of Florida oa`' Notary Public State of Florida ewmanFrancene Newmanon GG 22tMy Commission GG 22143412022 oin ExPires 0S/231022 APPROVED_ DENIED_ FOR OFFICE USE. ONLY REVIEWED/ APPROVED BY: ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT / DATE UPDATED 5/2014