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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRogers SLC Veg RemovalDATE SUBMITTED:
ST. LUCIE COUNTY
NOTICE OF VEGETATION REMOVAL
APPLICATION
I. Please complete the requested information and submit to the Department or Building &Zoning Department. St. Lucie County Environmental Resources
For additional information, please contact the
Environmental Resources Department at (772) 462-2526. piling this application does not result in an
atrtilorizationto commenceatuy vegetation removal or alteration. A Site Plan/Construction PIan must
be provided (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. ofthe 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 agate code or the necessity
of 24 hour notice due to cattle grazing, controlled burns, outside pets, etc.
Ili 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.
OWNERS NAME:
OWNERS ADDRF
11KW C I LOCH ION/ADDRESS:
CICITY:
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CONTACT PHONE(S) #:�
PARCEL SIZE:
PROPERTY TAX ID #: (� 1 �. d r ,�t, t► 1 a
GATE CODE (IF APPLICABLE):
EMAIL ADDRESS:
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER FOR PERMIT PICK UP:�,--C f'
CONTRACTOR INFORMATION (IF APPLICABLE)•
St. Lucie County Code and Compiled Laws requires that this type of work be done by a licensed contractor. if
applyingfor this permit tinder the owner/builder exemption see .Disclosure Statement on page 4.
LAND CLEARING CONTRACTOR NAME:
ADDRESS: PHONE NUMBER:
FLORIDA REG/CERT # I ST LUCIE CO. CERT. #
BUILDING CONTRACTO—
ADDRESS: �- PHONE NUMBER:
BRIEFLY DESCRIBE THE PROPOSED VEGETATION REMOVAL AND/OR DEVELOPMENT
ACTIVITY PROPOSED. INCLUDE LOCATION TYPE AND QUANITITY OF VEGETATION TO
BE REMOVED. PROVIDE A SKETCH OR SITE PLAN IF APPLICABLE DEPICTING WHERE
PROPOSED REMOVAL AND/OR DEVELOPMENT WILL OCCUR.
UPDATED 5/2014
COMPLETE I;�I HR PART I OR II R�'LOW
PART I - EXEMPTION
Any person who intenas co remove or cause the death of any vegetation pursuant to any of the
exemptions mast first fill out PartI of this form. The burden of proving entitlany
following
Pursuant
to an Particular exemption
shall lie, at all times, with the person or persons claiming the exemption, g
PLEASE CHECK ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: Y ption
I• The minimal removal of vegetation necessary for the clearing of a path not to exceed 41 in width
provide physical access or view necessaryh, to
rvy or site examination to provide vehicular access. necessary to conduct soil tes se for the preparation of b na. fidein width site
development plans or vegetation inventories; provided such clearing or removal is conducted under
na -
the direction of a Florida registered surveyor or engineer. Fee: S55
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 native vegetation, upon any detached single family residential lot or parcel of
land having an area of one (I) 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 Iandscaping 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 Iot 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, REA, 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.
-ff 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, aquaeulture, 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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UPDATED 5/2014
PART II - VEGETATION REMov._r" pERrrrr
Fee Schedule: S100 per Single Family Rome LotBuilding
$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 ntinimunt 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 RE UIREMENTS 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 Iocation 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 mitig plan outlining proposed mitigation method on the tree survey and/or site plan. ation
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 5/2014
PLEASE HAVE THE FOLLOWING ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS NOTARIZED:
r CERTIFY THAT: (CHECK ONE)
A. ( ) I AM THE OWNER OF RECORD OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED
Disclosure Statement PROPERTY law eq ! AND
o � o CONDUCTING e icense O
an exemption tothatlaw. the exemption allows you, asthedonerof our roe RbAS'OWNER/Bjjjj,j?ER
Y d contractors You have applied for a permit under
restrictions even though you do not have a license You must provide direct; onsite supervisi©n ofe construction
y©urseff.
to actas your own contractor with certain
You may build or improve a onefami/y br t�to farm/y residence or a farm outbu//dfng You may al
build or improve a
commercial building, provided your costs do not exceed75,000 The but/ding or residence must be for your own use or
occupancy. It may not be built or substantially Improved for sale or tease. If you set/ or /ease a but/din
substantia//y improved yourse/P within 7 year alter the construction is complete, the law will presume that you built or
g you have built or
sub stantiallyactor or to for sale or lease, which /s a v/o/aBon ofthfs 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 thatpeople employed
re you have licenses required by state law and by county or municipal licensing ordinances You may not delegate the
responsibility for supervlsing work to a licensed contactor who is not licensed to pen`orm the wok being done. An
working on your bul/din who is not licensed must work under our direct su eto P&n and must r be employed b
g y y person
means that you st deduct F.LCA. and withholding tax and provide wo kers, compensation for that employee, all as
P Y y you, which
Prescribed by / . 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 of1t7olk be done by a licensed contr•actof: PLEASE PRIDE
,y0CUI4IE1MiX' i0N).
WERTIFY � T � T OF MY KNOWLEDGE. T% PLIC V _ IS TRUE AND
OWNED AGEN IG ATURE
STATEOFFLORMA, "'
COUNTY OF ST. LUCIE
The foregoing instrument ,�
ackpawledged
be �oyre- e this day of � 2Q4,
bYl11LLf1��� i��llAsM ,who is
P�rsonaj know to me or has produced
j as identification.
Type or PrtntName
Notary Public Title
GL -a �Commission Number
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STATE OF FLORIDA.
COUNTY OF ST. LUCIE
The foregoing instrument as acknowledged
bef re me this t . a of ���
by i � Zf.cia'i�f,�{iwho is
personally know W711je or has DrorluceA
'of Notary
Type or Print Name of Notary
Notary Public--�'— Title
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Francene Newman
My Commission GG 221434
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APPROVEDFOR OFFICE USE ONLY
DENIED
REVII WED/APPROVED BY:
ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT / DA7l
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UPDATED 5/2014