HomeMy WebLinkAboutSurvey RequirementsPLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
BUILDING & CODE REGULATIONS DIVISION
Survey Requirements
The Board of County Commissioner approved a code change that will require a copy of a current sealed
survey when applying for a building permit for a primary structure or a building permit for an accessory
structure with a value exceeding $10,000. This became effective July 1, 1993.
The guidelines are as follows:
No Building Permit shall be issued for development unless a copy of a survey of the property on which
the required activity is to be permitted accompanies the application for building permit. All surveys shall
demonstrate compliance with the Filled Lands Affidavit signed by the Property Owners (refer to St. Lucie
County Land Development Code, Section 7.04.0l.D.3.) and completely depict the following:
1. The location of the proposed development activity.
2. The relationship of the activity under application to all adjacent property lines, and as may be
required for the review of the application, all adjacent structures, improvements or natural
features, including but not limited to the nearest building corners of all adjacent primary and
accessory structures, pools and screened enclosures, fences, sheds, utility easements, wells, septic
systems, driveways, culverts and any landscaping or existing vegetation located along the
property lines.
A minimum of two (2) elevations along each roadway on which the proposed activity borders, the
existing ground elevation at the approximate center of the proposed structure, the existing ground
elevation along the side property lines adjacent to the proposed structure, and the proposed
finished floor elevation of the structure under application and finished grades for any adjacent
structures noted above in item 2. The proposed finished floor elevations must be consistent with
the approved Health Department On -Site Sewage Disposal System Construction Permit if on -site
sewage disposal is proposed.
All surveys submitted shall be prepared, signed and sealed by a Florida Registered Land Surveyor, in
accordance with the provisions of Chapter 61G17-6, FAC, except those applications for interior
modifications or construction, roofing permits not involving any structural alteration or additions to the
area covered by the roof surface, or any other permit required activity that does not result in the expansion
of any portion of the existing structures shall not be required to submit a survey. Accessory structures
with a building value of less than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) shall not be required to submit a survey,
but shall instead be required to submit a scaled plot plan indicating the location of the accessory structure
and its compliance with minimum setback standards. Copies of original surveys meeting the above
requirements may be submitted with any application for building permit, provided that the survey still
depicts the accurate location of all structures and other improvements on the property.
Per Florida Administrative Code Chapter 61G17-6.006, paragraph 8, additions or deletions to
survey drawings by other than the signing party or parties is prohibited without written consent of
the signing party or parties.
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COMPLETE EITHER PART I OR O 11 � W:
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 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: $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
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 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: $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 H - 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:
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 REOUIREMENTS FOR VEGETATION REMOVAL PERMITS:
2. Site Plan/Construction Plan; (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 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 6.00.05.1) 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 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 8/28/2019
$LEASE HAVE THE FOLLOWING ACI6�..-_�,'VVLEDGEMENT.S 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 OWNERBUILDER.
Disclosure Statement- State law requires construction to be done by licensed contractors. You have applied for a permit under an exemption to that law.
The exemption allows you, as the owner of yourproperty, to act as your own contractor with certain restrictions even though you do not have a license.
You must provide direct, onsite supervision of the construction yourself. You may build or improve a one -family or two-family residence or a farm
outbuilding. You may also build orimprove a commercial building, provided your costs do not exceed $75,000. The building or residence mustbe for your
own use or occupancy. Itmaynotbe built orsubstantially improved forsale orlease. Ifyou sell orlease a building you have built orsubstantiallyimproved
yourself within 1 year after the construction is complete, the law will presume that you built or substantially improved it for sale or lease, which is a
violation of this exemption. You may not hire an unlicensed person to act as your contractor or to supervise people working on your building. It is your
responsibility to make sure that people employed by you have licenses required bystate law and by county or municipal licensing ordinances You may
not delegate the responsibility for supervising work to a licensed contractor who is not licensed to perform the work being done. Any person working on
your building who is not licensed must work under your directsupervision and mustbe employed by you, which means that you must deduct F.I. C.A. and
withholding tax and provide workers' compensation for that employee, all as prescribed by law. Your construction must comply with all applicable laws,
ordinances, building codes, and zoning regulations.
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 requires that this type of work be done by a licensed
contractor. PLEASE PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION).
I CERTIFY THAT ALL INFORMATION SUBMIT ED WITH THIS APPLICATION IS TRUE AND COMPLETE TO
THE BEST OF MY KNO EDGE.
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ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT / DATE
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