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Home My WebLink Aboutveg removal permit applicationF NTYR I D A Building, Permit Number Proposed Project: ST. LUCIE COUNTY NOTICE OF VEGETATION REMOVAL APPLICATION 1. 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. F"rlfrr this I' ad. does not result in an authorization to commence any vegetation removal or alteration. iw (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 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 of evaluating the application. Please list any specific information such as a gate 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. PROJECT INFORMATION OWNERS NAME: -� ' OWNERS ADDRESS: 3 PROJECT LOCATION/ADDRESS: CITY: u� f t" P/cam STATE: CONTACT PHONE(S) #: -7-7 �2 - FT'/ PARCEL SIZE: PROPERTY TAX ID #: GATE CODE (IF APPLICABLE): EMAIL ADDRESS: 4 c l "_ � P c •'mac � ) i � : 3y9y9 DDp/ - Z d- 7 7.2 - 7 CONTRACTOR INFORMATION (IF APPLICABLE): St. Lucie County Code and Compiled Laws requires that this type of work 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: G 4'q % Ile [ ADDRESS: PHONE ER: FLORIDA REG/CERT # ST LUCIE CO. CERT. # 3/ 3 BUILDING CONTRACTOR c -Pit r_. A r ADDRESS: / `// r ir, d 11,'t >/r a- PHONE NUMBER: ,--t "'I"el-ce, r4 -7Y9 OF VEGETATION TO BE REMOVED. PROVIDE A SKETCH OR SITE PLAN IF APPLICABLE DEPICTING WHERE COMPLETL,EII M PART I OR H BELOW: PART 1- EXEMPTION An 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: I. 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 tractor 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 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 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 j for single family homeowner or property owner's association removing exotics. X 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 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. PLEASE HAVE THE FOLLOWING ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS NOTARIZED: I CERTIFY THAT: (CI IECK ONE) A. ( ) I AM THE OWNER OF RECORD OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY AND WILL BE CONDUCTING THE WORK AS OWNER/BUILDER. DisnJ 75 a Staternent -rate law requires construcrion to be done by licensed contractors You have applied for a permit under an exemption to tliat law. The exemmodon allows you, as the owner of your property, to act as your own contractor with certain restnctons even t4ough you do not have a license. You coin provide direct; orwre supervision of the cons•6vction yourself. You may build or improve a one -family or two-family residerxe or a farm outbuilding. You may also build or improve a commemal building, pmoded your costs do not exceed $75,0010. The building or residence must be for your own use or ocrupancy. It may not be built or substantially improved for sale or lease. Ifyou sell or lease a building you have builtorsubstantiallyImproved yourself withrin I year after the consmrction is complete, the law will presume that you built or substantially improved it for sale or lease, which is a Mlabon of this erernptron. You may not hire an unlicensed person to act as your contractor or to supervise people working on your budding. It is your re-iPi is7bility to make sure that people employed by you have licenses required by state law and by county or municipal /icerasing ordinances You may not delegate the respormbility for superogng work to a licensed contractor who is not licensed to perform the work being done. Any person working on My building who is not licensed mast work under your direct supervision and must be employed by you, whidi 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 const=on must comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, building codas 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 SUBMITTED WITH THIS APPLICATION IS TRUE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE, OWNER/ AGENT SIGNATURE STATE OF FLORIDA, COUNTY OF ST. LUCIE Tile foregoing ' ent cimowle ed bef me this day of , 2(Hl, by ,who is personally know to me or has produced Lary is Title Commission Number (SE DANIELLE B. JEWELL Notary Public - State of Florida Commission N GG 937394 My Comm. Expires Dec 5, 2023 CO TOR SIGNATURE STATE OF FLORIDA, COUNTY OF ST. LUCIE The foregoing ilippument be ,me jthis 1 {,Q ¢sy of� 20 d-I hvY U j I n �} A 0�-�iia l .t who is Type or know to m6 or has produced /l r--, as i4entifii NPVMoic Title Commission Number (SE DANIELLE B. JEWELL Notary Public - Stale of Florida Commission p GG 937394 My Comm. Expires Dec 5, 2023 FOR OFFICE USE ONLY APPROVED DENIED REVIEWED/ APPROVED BY: ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT / DATE UPDATED =82019