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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 Deparhnent. For additional information,please contact.the
Environmental Resources Department at (772) 462-2526.
(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 1 1.05.06 (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 concun-ent building permit will be processed within the same twenty (20) day timef-ame, however will not
be released until the building permit is also approved.
Per Section l 1:05.06 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.
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CONTRACTOR INFORMATION @3kl% S )
St. Lucie Counh' Code and Compiled Laws requires that this tipe of'«vorlc be done bi- a licensed contractor. !%
apph•ing/or this permit under the owner/builder eremptiotr, see Disclosure Statement a7 page 4.
LAND CLEARING CONTRACTOR NAME:
ADDRESS:
FLORIDA REG/CERT # PHONE NUMBER:
BUILDING CONTRACTOR ST LUCIE CO. CERT. #
ADDRESS:
NUMBER:
UPDATED 10/21/2014
COMPLETE EITH ~ CART I OR II BELOW:
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 1in 0' width
to provide vehicular access necessary to conduct soil tests,
development plans or vegetation inventories; provided such clfor the preparation of bona fide site
earing 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
4. The removal of dative 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 Gv 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, AGA, AR-1, RE-], and R/C zoning
districts), regardless of parcel size, without an approved Vegetation Removal Permit and an
approved mitigation plan.
5. Tile 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 agricttltUral activi
farm, aquaculture, ranch, or similar operatties include commercial nursery, tree
ion.
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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UPDATED 10/21/2014
PART if-VEGE7`rs_-�ON REMOVAL PERMIT
Fee Schedule: $100 er Single
gle Family Home Lot/Building
$100 per Multifamily- Home Lot/Building
S200 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 vegetation is not practically feasible and prevents the reasonable development of the site. g native
Z. 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.
autstvu 1 1 AL RE U/REMENTS FOR VEGETATION REMOVAL PERMITS:
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The plans must accurately depict thelcaddition j°of all,proplan osed buildings, eo the Building Department)
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 vege
Proposed for preservation or replanting, tative conditions on the project site
an identification of what areas will be impacted by the proposed development activity and what areas are
J including
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.O5.D.
Provide mitigation calculations per Land Development Code Section 6.00.05.D and include a mitiation
plan outlining proposed mitigation method on the tree survey and/or site plan. g
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 rev,
(Land Development Code Section 6.00.05.D). iew and approval of ERD Director
Prior to the issuance of any authorization for commencement ofpertnitted development activity, the
replacement vegetation shall be preserved, relocated or planted, or the appropriate mitigation fees shall be
paid to tile
e 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 10/21/2014
I CERTIFY THAT: (CHECK OyLONEE)) N1KNOWLEDGEMENTS NOTARIZED:
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Disclosure StatemenPROPERTY lawequres cosst WILLlion too beD donelby G WORK AS
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under an exemption to that law. The exemption allows you, as the owner of our ems, �,v,. DER.
with certain restrictions even though u have applied for a permit
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Guild o ct/on yourself. You may bur/d or improve a one -family or two-family residence or a farmaoutb,1ding.ct as Your oYou may a or
9 you do not .have a license. You must piohde direct, onsite supervision of the
build or useo r a commercial bui/ding, provided your costs do not exceed $75,000. The bur/ding or residence must be for
Your own use or occupancy It may not be bui/t or substantially improved for sale or /ease. If you sell or lease a buust b also
have built s Sub y j pr improved yourself within 1 year aRer the construction is complete the law wile presume that you
built or substantially improved it far sale or lease, which is a violation of this exemption. You may not hire an un/ice�sed
Person to ad as your contractor or to supervise people ryorking on your bui/ding. It is your responsibi/ity to make sure that
People employed by you have licenses required by state law and by county or municipal licensing ordinances You may no
delegate the responsibi/ity for supervising work to a. licensed contractor who is not licensed to perform the walk being done.
Any person working on your bui/ding who is not licensed must work under your direct supervision and must be employed by
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YOU, which means that you must deduct F.I. C.A. and withho/ding tax and provide workers' compensation for that employee,
a// as prescribed by law. Your construction must Comp/y with all applicable laws, ordinances, building codes, and zoning,
regulations
B. i ) 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.
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that this type of work be done by a licensed cons al r. PLEASE PROVIDEws requires
DOCUMENTATION).
I CERTIFY THAT ALL FORMATION SUBMITTED WITH THIS APPLICATION IS T
RUE AND
COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDG
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STATE OF FLORIDA,
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STATE OF FLORIDA,
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The foregoing ins lent wa ckn WI Pd ed
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Signature of Notary
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APPROVED`°F�
DENIED —
REVIEWED/ APPROVED BY:
ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
DATE
UPDATED IOi21/2014