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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 Department at(772)462-2526.
Filing this application does not result in art authorization to eontmence any vegetatitm removal or alteration. A$j4
PlanlCoirstruction Plan mast 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 applieaiions will not be accepted in accordance with swion 11.05.06(c)of the St.Lucie County Land Development Code.
Within twenty(20)days after an application has been determine)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 tiling 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 t)ce necessity of 24 hour notice doe to cattle grazing,controlled burns,outside
pets,etc.
In the event that it is determined time 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 steal I cease and,lop 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.
PROJECT INFORM TON
OWNERS NAME:
OWNERS ADDRESS: 7,4o C yN,%0, ..1e1 c1ci'11-S
PROJECT LOCATION/ADDRESS:_75a Ewe .wkl tAs
CiTY: rar Q.t+ra er STATE: 1, ZIP: -&44c19 @
CONTACT PHONE(S)#: 77.1 -aAlC,—L
PARCEL SIZE: .96 /9!Pl PROPERTY TA`C ID#: 00Iri —OCo
GATE CODE(IF APPLICABLE):
EMAIL ADDRESS,-
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER FOR PERMIT PICK UP:
CONTRACTOR iNFORMA7TON fiF APPLiCABLEi:
Si.Lucie CouurP Code and Compiled Laws requpcx that this t11m n/*tvuik he done by a licensed rontrartor_ I/'applying.%r this pet ntil
imder the ownerlhudder Cremption,see Di.i0asure Statentenl orr paa� ���— s Q
LAND CLEARING CONTRACTOR NAME: r6q tAf s-=:AJ s t
ADDRESS: 6 ��- PHONE NUMBER:
FLORIDA REG/CERT# ST LUCiE CO.CERT,#
BUILDING CONTRACTOR
ADDRESS: PHONE NUMBER:
I BRIEFLY DESCRIBE THE PROPOSED VEGETATION REMOVAL,INCLUDE LOCATION,TYPE,AND OUANYnTY 1
Or VEGETATION TO BE REMOVED PROVIDE A SKETCH OR SITE PLAN IF APPLICABLE DEPICTING WHERE r
PgOpOS REMOV AND/AL OR D V L PM WILL OCCUR.
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COMPLETE E.T1 HRR PART I OR If 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 fie,at all times,with the
person or persons claiming the exemption.
PLEASE CHECK ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
I. 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 rcmoval 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 ils 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-I,AR-I,RC-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 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
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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 r
preserve the natural values and functions of the ecological communities present,such as,clearing for
firebreaks,conducting prescribed burns,or construction of fences. I
B) Existing Agricultural Operations. Vegetation removal associated with subsequent harvesting activities, r
except within required preserve areas or deeded conservation easernents,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,aquaculture,ranch,or similar
operation.
C) Routine Landscape Maintenance. Trimming or pruning of vegetation which is not intended to result in the I
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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PART It-VEGETATION REMOVAL PERMIT
Fee Schedule: $100 per Single Family Home Let/Building
$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(lie 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 nduhnnat 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.
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ADDITIONAL SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS FOR VEGFTATION REMOVAL PERMITS:
2. Site Plan/,Construction Plan(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.
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(lie 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
6,00.05.13.
Provide mitigation calculations per Land Development Code Section 6.00.05.1)and include a Mtigation plan
outlining proposed mitigation method on the tree survey and/or site plan.
if sufficient mitigation cannot be accommodated on-si(e 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 6.00.05.13).
Prior to the issuance of any authorization for cottunencement 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 l
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 i
authorization.
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PLEASE HAVE THE FOLLOWING ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS NOTARIZED:
I CERTIFY THAT: (CHECK ONE)
A. (4 1 AM THE OWNER OF RECORD OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED
PROPERTY AND WILL BE CONDUCTING THE WORK AS OWNER/BUILDER. �.
Disr/osure Statement State law requires construction to be done by//tensed contactors. You have applied fora permitunderan eyemptfou to that law.
The exemption allows you,as the owner of your property,to act as your own contractor with certain restrictions even though kvu do not have a[!tense,
You must provide 05rec4 onsite supervision of the construction yourself. You may build or Improve a one-family or two-family residence or a farm
outbuilding. You mayalso build arimprave a commercial building,provided your costs do not exceed$75,000. The building orresidence mustbe for your
own use oroccupancy.Itmaynot be builtorsubstanftallyimproved forsa/e orlease.if yousellorlease a building you have bu/ltorsubstantia/ly Improved
yourself within 1 year after the corrsb•uchan is complete,the law will presume that you built or substantially improved it for sale or lease, which Is a
violation of this exemption. You may not hire an unlicensed person to act as your contractor or to supervise people working on your building.It is your i
respons/bil,ty to make sure that people employed by you have licenses required by state law and by county of municipal licensing ordinances. You may y
not delegate the rmponsibibTy for supervising work to a licensed contractor who is not licensed to perform the work being done.Any person work&V on f
Your building who is not lrc ned must work under your direct supervision and must be employed by you,which means that you must deduct F.LCA,and
wrthho/dmg tax and provide wonfrers'compensatron for that employee,all as prescribed by law. Your constrmtion 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 Codc:rind Cuinlulyd Laws r•erluir•es that this type gfworkbe dome by a licensed
contrac•lor. PLEASE PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION).
I CERTIFY THAT ALL INFORMATION SUBMITTED WITH THIS APPLICATION IS TRUE AND COMPLETE TO
THE 8 LEUGE.
OWNER/AGE SIGNATURE CONTRACTOR SIGNATURE
STATE OF FLORIDA, STATE OF FLORIDA, i
COUNTY OF ST.LUC'IE COUNTY OF ST.LUCIE
The foregoing ins ment ackt�owJe�iged The foregoing instrument was acknowledged
befor me this Ada of w� 2 f before me this � da of ,1,20 2,1 !
t djn ,who is byTh,,rnQI FrA c Ze -i4 who is
rsonally know me or has produced r ISsulaLly L—w4o me or has produced
as identification. as identification.
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Type or Print Name of Notary v Type or Print Name ol'Notary
Notary Public Title Notary Public Title
Commission Number ,Commission Number
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Commission 0 Q 907406 Trod Velez
My Comm.Expires Oct 4,2023 My Commission OG 037771
Bonded through National Notary Assn. *0j Expos 12/08/2023
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
APPROVED DENIED
REVIEWED/APPROVED BY:
ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES llEPARTMENT 1 DATE
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