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ST. LUCIE
NOTICE OF VEGET
L Please complete the requested information and submit to the St. Lucie Cour
Department or Building & Zoning Department. For additional information,
Environmental Resources Department at (772) 462-2526. ding this apple
authorization to commence any vegetation removal or alteration. A Site I
be provided (in addition to the site plan provided to the Building Depar
accurately depict the location of all proposed buildings, structures, drivewa3
improvements.
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ON REMOVAL
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does not result in an
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Incomplete applications will not be accepted in accordance with section 11.05.016 (c) of the St. Lucie County
Land Development Code. Within twenty (20) days after an application has been de ermined 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 Co e. Applications requiring a
concurrent building permit will be processed within the same twenty (20) day ti eframe, 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 desi gnia , to inspect the subject site
for purposes of evaluating the application. Please list any specific information such is a gate code or the necessity
of 24 hour notice due to cattle grazing, controlled bums, outside pets, etc.
In the event that it is determined that any federal or state protected species is resid�nt on or dependent upon the
subject parcel, all development work which might adversely affect that individual slecies shall cease and stop
work The applicant shall immediately notify the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conse tion Commission, U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service, and the County. Appropriate protection to the satisfactiqn of all parties shall be
provided by the applicant prior to resuming development.
OWNERS NAME: j Yl
OWNERS ADDRESS
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PROJECT ATION/ADDRESS:
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CONTACT PHONE(S) #:
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GATE CODE (IF APPLIC E):
EMAIL ADDRESS:
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER FOR PERMIT PICK UP: 772-337-9713
CONTRACTOR INFORMATION (IF APPLICABLE)
St. Lucie County Code and Compiled Laws requires that this type of work be done 5 a licensed contractor. If applyingfor this permit under the owner/builder exemption, see Disclosure Statemen on page 4.
LAND CLEARING CONTRACTOR NAME: Pools by Greg. -Inc.
ADDRESS: 8886 S Federal Hwy PSL PHONE NUMBER:
FLORIDA REG/CERT # CPC14 833R ST LUCIE CO. CERT. # 28371 772 337 9713 _
BUILDING CONTRACTOR
ADDRESS: 8886 S Federal 11M, PSI PHONE NUMBER? 72-337-9713
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COMPLETE RLT I R PART I OR rr BELOW:
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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 entitlen ic rit to any particular exemption
shall lie, at all times, with the person or persons claiming the exemption.
PLEASE CHECK ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
J. The minimal removal of vegetation necessary for the clearing of apt not to exceed 4' in width, to
provide physical access or view necessary to conduct a survey or sit xamination OR 10' in width
to provide vehicular access necessary to conduct soil tests, for the reparation 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, sto water management tractor
facility, or right-of-way provided such work is done by or under the c ntrol of the operating utility
company and that company has obtained all necessary licenses or pe its 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 resid
land having an area of one (1) acre or less. This exemption is, however,,
conditions: Fee: $55
A) Nothing in this exemption shall exempt any person from the landscap
Section 7.09.00 of the St. Lucie County Land Development Code;
B) This exemption shall not be construed to allow the removal or alteratio;
without a Vegetation Removal Permit on any lot or parcel of land
subdivider intends to construct a residential unit or units upon the lot
sale.
C) No native vegetation twenty-four inches (24"), or greater, dbh sl
residential parcel (including those in the AG-5, AG-2.5, AG-1, Al
districts), regardless of parcel size, without an approved Vegetatjc
approved mitigation plan. .
5. The removal of any non-native vegetation. Fee: $55 which will be
exotics only for single family homeowner or property owner's a
X 6. No vegetation to be removed. Fee: $55
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lot or parcel of
A to the following
requirements set forth in
of any protected vegetation
y its subdivider unless the
r parcel of land prior to its
11 be removed from any
1, RE-1, and R/C zoning
Removal Permit and an
v d for removal of invasive
i tion removing exotics.
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 tile 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 bums, or
construction of fences.
B) Existing Agricultural Operations. Vegetation removal associated with s bsequent harvesting
activities, except within required preserve areas or deeded conservation asements, which are part
of the on -going activities of the existing operation shall not require a peimit. 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 hich 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, replacemer_r or re -
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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
sufficient evidence demonstrating that at least one of the following criteria has b,
1. The applicant for vegetation removal permit shall demonstrate why prey
vegetation is not practically feasible and prevents the reasonable develop
_2. The removal of the native vegetation is the minimum necessary in
Development Order (i.e.; approved site plan or approved building permit
_3. A Final Development Order has not been issued, or is not required t
non-agricultural use of the land and vegetation removal is the minimu
construction of the intended use or improvement.
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2. Site Plan/Construction Plan (in addition to the site plan provided to the
The plans must accurately depict the location of all proposed buildings, stru(
tanks, and other improvements.
'ermit shall only be issued if
-n satisfied:
:rvation of the existing native
rent of the site.
order to implement a Final
this Code for the intended
necessary to allow for the
ng Department)
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 g vegetative
etative conditions n the project site, including
an identification of what areas will be impacted by the proposed development ctivity and what areas are
proposed for preservation or replanting.
S. Mitigation
All native vegetation shall be protected on site to the greatest extent possible. I impact is unavoidable,
mitigation shall be provided through one of the mitigation methodologies outli ed in Land Development
Code Section 6.00.05.D.
Provide mitigation calculations per Land Development Code Section 6.00.05.1) and 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 o 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 deva replacement vegetation shall be preserved, relocated or planted, or the appropri paid to the County. As part of the issuance of any permit requiring mitigation,
submit to an inspection of the planted/relocated/preserved materials 18 months
Certificate of Occupancy or other use authorization.
ment activity, the
mitigation fees shall be
property owner shall
:r the issuance of a
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I CERTIFY T: (CHECK ONE) NOTAR ZED:
A. (V I AM THE OWNER OF RECORD OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED
Disclosure Statement PROPERTY
tateEaw qugD WILL
I�� � CONDUCTING be done by IenseTHE
conO 0 . o�Ohaave ppp DER.
an exemption to Mat law. The exemption allows you, as the owner of your property, to act s your own contractor wide certain
permit under
restrrcbons even though you do not have a license. You must provide direct, onsite o act
vision of the construction yourself.
You may build or improve a one -family or two-family residence or a farm outbuilding. You may also build or improve a
commercial bui/ding, provided your costs do not exceed $75,000. The building or reside ce must be for your own use or
occupancy It may not be built or substantially improved for sale or lease. If you sell or lease a building you have built or
substantially improved yourself within 1 year after me construction is complete, the /a W w/// presume that you built or
substantially Improved itforsale orlease, which /s a violation ofthis exemption. You mays thire an unficensedperson to act
as your contractor or to supervise people working on your building. It is your responsibility t 9 make sure thatpeople employed
by you have licenses required by state law and by county or municipal licensing ord/n nces You may not de%gate the
responsibility for supervising work to a licensed contractor who is not licensed to perform the work being done. Any person
working on your building who is not licensed must work under your direct supervision an must be employed by you, which
means that you must deduct F.LC.A. and withho/ding taX and provide workers' compe salon for that employee, a/I ch
Prescribed by law. Your construction must comply w/Ur all applicable /aws, ordinances, build g codes, and zoning regulations.
B ( ) I AM NOT THE OWNER OF RECORD OF THE ABOVED
DESCRIBED PROPERTY; HOWEVER, I HAVE AUTHORI TO ACT AS AGENT
FOR THE OWNER OF RECORD. (St. Lucie County Code an Compiled Laws requires
that this type of work be done by a licensed contractor. PLEASE PROVIDE
DOCUMENTATION).
I4,F� THAT ORMATION SUBMITTED WITH THIS APPLIC IS TRUE AND
CE TO T OF MY KNOWLEDGFOAGENT NATURE^ CONTRACTO SIGN
STATE OF FLORIDA,
COUNTY OF ST. LUCIE
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged
before me this day off, 20 y�
bytwl I �.-` , who is
personall now +9 _1e or has produced
as identification.
nature of Notary
�r 0f f(r
Type or Print Name of Notary
STATE OF FLORIDA,
COUNTY OF ST. LUCIE
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged
before me this day of � , 20�
by who is
personally kn w to m or ha produced
of Notary
Type or Print Name
Notary Public. Title
Notary Public Title
Commission —Number —be
Comm ssion Number
(SEAL): LIN—
__ --_..�� SEAL .ANNEWIICS 1p'1' " Notary Public fate o/ Florida
MMi5Si0n#GG2726i3 Christine A. arsh
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APPROVED DENIED_ FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
REVIEWED/APPROVED BY:
ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT /
DATE
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