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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: � 'T��T .S.: ^j�'�, ST A TT y' zip. 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, 2 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 (SEALE �°'`r vc�� (Votary Public State of Florida!"rancene NewmanMy Commission GG 221434f fl° Expires 05/23!2022 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 t "6%�fq�—Commission Number (SEAL : "✓ R /� , - y�YP�p Notary Public state of Florida Francene Newman My Commission GG 221434 ' ash Expires 05/23/2022 k�>;;5::.E;:ti:'c`:;<>:: %F Ti>,=T �: a: t.. z:F is ,,: #: is �: ?c s;:: •.^.. � i� ��� . � xm a:x-:t�ay:a....a�,.�x�� � a >:x��a=r•;:t �x:a'<>;<;�>:���z-�x a::. APPROVEDFOR OFFICE USE ONLY DENIED REVII WED/APPROVED BY: ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT / DA7l 4 UPDATED 5/2014