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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVegetation Removal Permit ApplicationDATE SUBMITTED:_Zr Building Permit Numo;ie. cn 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 De artment at 772 462-2526.1 ilin lti rt - t' al'oxr doys rto restelt - art atrtisof i atiari to contntenc ccr:, a tf 'gin r n►oval ar alteratl u (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. PARCEL EMAIL ADDRESS: PROPERTY TAX.ID'#s; 2327-502-0041-000-0 ICO©R11:E�RNL�LTiRIIUP�:_ Please email for pick up CONTRACTOR INFORMATION 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: ADDRESS: PHONE NUMBER: FLORIDA REG/CERT # ST LUCIE CO. CERT. # BUILDING CONTRACTOR ADDRESS: PHONE NUMBER: UPDATED 8/28/2019 90 P� W F;�Iril�Hhl+ P 13' Q 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 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 ror removal of invasive exotics only for single family homeowner or property owner's association removing exotics. V.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 removals 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, I which are part of the on -going activities of the existing operation shall not require a permit. Initial cleaning of a site is not an exempt activity. Bona fide agricultural activities include commercial nursery, treIb 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 othe i landscaping or gardening activity which is commonly recognized as routine maintenance, replacement or re -landscaping. 2 UPDATED 8/28/2019 PART II - 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 s demonstrating that at least one of the following criteria has been satisfied: 1. The applicant for vegetation removal permit shall demonstrate why preserve 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 (i.e.; approved site plan or approved building permit). 3. A Final Development Order has not been issued, or is not required by this use of the land and vegetation removal is the minimum necessary to allow or improvement. 2. (in addition to the site plan provided to the The plans must accurately depict the location of all proposed buildings, strut improvements. only be issued if sufficient evidence of the existing native vegetation is a Final Development Order ,de for the intended non-agricultural the construction of the intended use ng Department) driveways, septic tanks, and other 3. Tree Survey The survey must accurately depict the individual locations, species name and co on 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) aInd 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 oflcredit 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 Certificat6 of Occupancy or other use authorization. 3 UPDATED 8/28/2019 I CERTIFY THAT: (CHECK ONE) A. (V I AM THE OWNER OF RECORD OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY AND WILL BE CONDUCTING THE WORK AS OWNER Disc%sure Statement.•Statelawrequiresconstruction tobe donebylicensedcontractom Youhave ap The exemption allows you, as theowner ofyour property, to act as your own contractor with certain re You must pro vide direct, onsite supervision of the construction yourself. You may build or improve outbuilding. You maya/sobuildorimproveacommerda/building, providedyourcosts do notexceed $2 ownuseoroccupancy. It maynot be built orsubstantia/lyimprovedforsa/e or lease. If yousel/or/eas yourself within 1 year after the construction is complete, the law will presume that you built orsubs violation ofthis exemption. Youmaynothireanunlicensedpersontoactasyourcontractorortosup� responsibilityto makesure thatpeople employedbyyouhave licensesrequiredbystate lawandbycc notdelegate the responsibilityforsupervising work to a licensed contractor who isnotlicensed to pef yourbuildingwho is notlicensedmustworkunderyourdirectsupervisionandmust be employed by yn withholding taxandprovide workers'compensation forthatemployee, allasprescribedbylaw. Yourc ordinances, building codes, and zoningregulations. B. ( ) I AM NOT THE OWNER OF RECORD OF THE ABOVED DESCRIBED PROPERTY; HOWEVER, I HAVE AUTHORITY TO AC RECORD. (St. Lucie County Code and Compiled Laws requires that this contractor. PLEASE PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION). ed forapermitunderan exemption to thatlaw. fictions even though you do not have a license, one -family or two-family residence or a farm 900. Thebuildingorresidencemust be far your 7tiallyimproveditfor sale orlease, which isa ,ise people working on yourbuilding. Itis your rtyormunicipallicensingordinances Youmay n the workbeingdone. Anyperson working on whichmeansthatyoumustdeductF.I.C.A. and struction mustcomp/y with all applicable laws, AS AGENT FOR THE OWNER OF )e of work be done by a licensed I CERTIFY THAT ALL INFORMATION SUBMITTED WITH THIS APPLICATION IS TRUE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. SIGNATUREOWNER/ AGENT SIGNATURE CONTRACTOR SIGNATURE STATE OF FLORIDA, COUNTY OF ST. LUCIE The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 4_day of March_, 2021_, by Brian W. Davidson , who is personally know to me or has produced �s-i3te-ntification. Signature of Notary Dina Parrino Type or Print Name of Notary Notary Public ----\/Title Commission Number (SEAL):;;rr'Lc DINAPARRINO MY COMMISSION # GG 935643 EXPIRES: February 27, 2024 Bonded Thru Notary Public Underwriters APPROVED DENIED REVIEWED/ APPROVED BY: STATE OF FLORIDA, COUNTY OF ST. LUCIE The foregoing instrument was acknowledgf before me this 4_day of March-, II 20 21 , by Brian W. Davidson �, who is personally know to me or has produced Signature of Notary Dina Parrino Type or Print Name of Notary Notary Public---v TiItle Commission Number (SEAL): :'aY►� DINAPARRINO MY COMMISSION 9 GG 935643 P EXPIRES: February27, 2024 Bonded Thru Notary Public Undewriters ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT / DATE q UPDATED 8/28/2019