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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTroska Vegetation/ DATE SUBMITTED: ST. LUCIE County FLORIDA BuUdiDg Permit Namber:^ Proposed Project: ST. LUCIE COUNTY NOTICE OF VEGETATION REMOVAL APPLICATION Please complete the requested information and submit to the St. Lncie County Environmental Resources Dqiaitment or Building & Zoning Department. For additional information, please contact the Kivironmental Resources Dqiartment at (772) 462-2526. Filine this aPDlieafioH does not result in an authoHradon to commence anv vegetation removal or alteradon. A Site Plan/Construction Plan must be provided (in addition to the site plan provided to the Building Department) and must accurately depict the location of all proposed buildings, structures, driveways, sq)tic tanks, and other improvements. PLEASE no NOT SEND PAYMENT WITH THIS APPLICATION. ALL PAYMENTS WILL BE RETURNED TO SENDER. Incomplete ^plications 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 Dqrartment shall review the application and approve, q>prove with conditions, or deny the application, based on the standards set forth in Section 6.00.05 of tl^ Code. Applications requiring a concurrent building permit will be processed within the same twenty (20) day timeftame, 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 extrad permission to the Environmental Resources Director, or designee, to inspect the subject site for purposes of evaluating the application. Please list any ^ecific information such as 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 dqiendent upon the subject parcel, all development work which might adversely affect that individual ^recies shall cease and stop work. The qiplicant 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 developmait. PROJECTINFORMATION OWNERS NAME: OWNERS ADDRESS: WlOW It rkny^vT^y-v¥^ t a a I ni..PROJECT LOCATION/ADDRESS:iioto CITY: "lONE(S)#:CONTACT PHONE(S) #: banyan STATE: CL PARCEL SIZE ZIP: : _ GAIB CODE (IF APPLICABLE): EMAIL ADDRESS: Canif.mOf) ' CONTACT PHONE NUMBER FOR PERMIT PICK UP; PROPERTYT^ID#: mEtiiXim /^Ol"Ifllfi - -POoTT nm /y) CONTRACTOR INFORMATION OF APPLICABLE): St. Lucie County Code and Compiled Laws requires that this type ofwork be done by a licensed contractor. If applying for this permit under the owner/builder exemption, see Disclosure Statement on page 4. LAND CLEARING CONTRACTOR NAME: ADDRESS: ^PHONE NUMBER: FLORIDA REG/CERT # BUILDING CONTRACTOR, ADDRESS: ST LUCIE CO. CERT.# PHONE NUMBER: RRnr.FI.V DESCRIBE THE PROPOSED VEGETATION REMOVAL. INCLUDE LOCATION. TYPE. AND OUANITITY OF VEGETATION TO BE REMOVED. PROVIDE A SKETCH OR SITE PLAN IF APPLICABLE DEPICTING WHERE PROPOSED RF-MOVAL AND/OR DEVELOPMENT WILL OCCUR. PART n - VEGETATION RRlVtOVAL PERMIT F«e Schedule: $100 per Single Family Home Lot^uilding $100 per MultifamOy Home Lol/BuOding $200 per Non-Residential Building Please complete ALL of the requested information. A Vegetation Removal Permit shall only be issued if sufScient 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 &e 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 VEGETATfON REMOVAL PERMITS: Site Plan/Construction Plan (In addition to the site plan provided to the Building Department) The plans must accurately dq>ict the location of all proposed buildings, structures, driveways, septic tanks, and other improvements. Tree Survey The survey must accurately dq)ict the individual locations, species name and common name, and sizes of all County- protected trees to be removed and, if applicable, die individual locations, species name and common name, and sizes to be preserved or relocated. 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 rqilanting. Mitigation • All native vegetation shall be protected onsite 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.D and include a mitigation plan outlining proposed mitigation method on the tree survey and/or site plan. • If sufficient million ^ot be accommoaated on-site and additional inches of credit ate required based on CtS SremotoT ° D=«i<>i"«it ^^NQISEND PAYMENT WITH THIS APPLICATION. ALL PAYMENTS WILL BE RETURNED COMPLETE EITffFR PART 1 OR n BELOW; PARTI-EXEMPTtflN . Any person who intends to remove or cause the death of any vegetation pursuant to any ^ owmg ons must first fill out Part I of this form. The burden of proving entitlement to any particular exemption shall he, at all tuneSi with the person or persons claiming the exemption. PLEASE CHECK ONE OF THE FOLLOWING; !• 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 plaris or vegetation inventories; provided such clearing or removal is conducted under the direction of a Florida registered surveyor or engineer. Fee: $55 Til© removal of vegetation in a utility easement, drainage easement, storm water management tract or facility, or ri^t-of-way provided such work is done by or under the control of the operating utility company and diat company has obtained all necessary licenses or permits to provide utility service through the easement. Fee: $55 removal of vegetation which has been determined to be a safety hazard, destroyed or damaged beyond saving by natural causes or caus^ 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 appllcatioii, 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 fix>m 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 (he 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 plrm. ^5. The removal of any non-native vegetation. Fee: $55 which will be waived for removal of Invasive exotics only for single famUy 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 Managemoit Activities. Vegetation removal activities associated with an adopted managenient 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 bums, or construction of fences. ^ B) Existing Agricultural Operations. Vegetation removal associated with subsequent harvesting activities, «cept within required preserve areas or deeded conservation easements, which are part of the on-goirig activitiw of the existing operation shall not require a permit. Initial clearing of a site is not an ©tempt activity.^ Bona e 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 m toe eventual death of the vegetation, mowing <rf yards or lawns, or any other landscaping or gardenmg activity • « * -t — ^ .MM A anf ntip raMlAnHccAmno y PLEASE HAVE THE FOLLOWING ACKNOWI.EDGEMENTS 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^^Ot^ exemption to that law Disclosure Statement: State law requires construction to be done by licensed contractors. You nave app/i^ h thouah you do not have a license The exemption allows you, as the owner ofyour property, to act as your own contractor with c^a/n restncao two-famiiy residence or a fam You must provide direct, onsite supervision of the construction yourself. You may buiid or a Y or residence must be for you outbuilding. You may also buiid or improve a commerdai building, provided your costs do not exceed f/b,uuu. in . Ji. y. cubstantiaiiv improve!ownuseoroccupan^.Itmaynotbebuiitorsubstantiaiiyimpnavedforsaieorlease.Ifyousellorleaseabuildingyouha^budtor^bsGm yourself within 1 year after the construction is complete, the law will presume that you buiit or substantially . . huHdinq. It is you violation of this exemption. You may not hire an unlicensed person to act as your contractor or to supervise people wo g y ' y responsibility to make sure that people employed by you have licenses required by state iaw and by county or municipa 9 working a not delegate the responsbiiity for supervising work to a licensed contractor who is not licensed to perform the work • Yi: gp your building who is not licensed must work under your direct supervision and must be employed by you, which means mat yo aoolicabie iaw wimhoiding tax and provide workers'compensation for that employee, all as prescribed by iaw. Your construction must comp y P ordinances, building codes, and zoning regulations. B. ( ) I AM NOT THE OWNER OF RECORD OF THE ABOVED .rrrTr r»«/MT7P np DESCRIBED PROPERTY; HOWEVER, I HAVE AUTHORITY TO ACT AS AGENT FOR THE OWNEK Uf RECORD. {St. Lucie County Code and Compiled Laws requires that this type ofwork be done by a licensed contractor. PLEASE PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION) I CERTIFY THAT ALL INFORMATION SUBMITTED WITH THIS APPLICATION IS TRUE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. OWNER/AGENT SIGNATURE STATE OF FLORIDA, COUNTY OF ST. LUCIE The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this \ ^ day of.^njvottr| 20^ \ , by c\ Tf a , who is personally know to me or has produced as identification. CONTfc^CTOR SIGNATURE STATE OF FLORIDA, caonnrrnon COUNTY OF tO/^^Df-O/XD The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 22. day of J 20 , by , who is personally know to me or has produced as identification. ature of N Type or Print Name of Notary Notary Public Title _ Commission Number y-M'iol:. JUSTINE BULLERS Notary Public - State of Florida Commisilon # GG 251963 Wy Comm. Expires Aug 29, 2022 Bonded through National Notary Assn Signature of Notary Type or Print Name of Notary Notary Public _ Title Commission Number (SEAL):|- ' ^ MARIA R. 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