HomeMy WebLinkAboutVEGETATION REMOVAL APPLICATION LANGELDATE SUBMI'I"I'ED:
Building Permit Numben 2106-0271
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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 artment or Building
Zoning Department. For additional infortxtat.ion, please contact the Environmental Resources Department at 77 -252+ .
Fding this application does not result in an authorization to commenee any vegetation removal a r+ alteration. A Site
Plan/Construction Plan rust be provided in addition to the site plan provided to the BuRding Department) the plans must
accurately depict the location of all proposed buildings, structures, dnveways, septic tanks, and other improvements.
Incomplete applications will not be accepted in accordance with section l 1. 5. c of the St. Lucie CountyLand Development Code.
Within twenty 0days 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 day tiniefrarne, however will
not be released until the building permit is also approved..
Per Section l 1.0 -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 CcammissiOn, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service., and the County. Appropriate
protection to the satisfaction of all parties shah be provided b the applicant pric�:r to resuin �� development.
PROJECT INFORMATION
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CONTRACTOR INFORMATION IF APPLICA. LE .
St. Lucie C'ountj� Code and Cornpi'led Laws requires that this Type of work he doneby a licensed contractor-- If applyingfor this permit
under the ray ilder exeniption, see Disclosure tateme7 : q page 4.
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ADDRESS:
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BUILDING CONTRACTOR,
ADDRESS:
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1 UPDATED 812812019
COMPLETE PART I OR fiBELOW:
PART I - EXEMPTION
Any person who intends to remove or cause the date of any vegetation pursuant to any of the following exemptions must
fiat fill out Part f 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:
I, The minimal removal of vegetation necessary for the clean'ng 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 vchicular
access necessary to conduct soil tests, for the preparation of bona fide site development plans or vegetation
inventorics; provided such clearing or removal is conducted under the direction of a Florida registered surveyor
or engineer. Fee:
. 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:
. The removal of vegetation which has been deterlM' ed 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 of other trees. Fee:
*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 eertifled by the International Society of
Arboriculture or a Florida licensed landscape architect that the tree presents a danger to persons or
property.
. The removal of native vegetation, upon any detached single faniily 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
7.0 .00 of the St. Lucie County Lard 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 its subdivider unless the subdivider- intends to
construct a residential unit or units upon the lot or parcel of land prior to its sale.
o native vegetation twenty-four inches " , or greater, dbh shall be removed fr`om any residential parcel
(including those in the A - , G- . , A -1, AR -1,1. -• 1, and zoning districts), regardless of parcel size,
without an approved vegetation Removal Permit and an approved mitigation plan.
� . The removal of any non-native vegetation. Fee: which will be waived for removal of invasive exotics only
for single family homeowner or property owner's association removing exotics.
�. No vegetation to be removed.. Fee:
. The following activities do not require the application of a Notice of vegetation Removal, however may
require Building P rnni't approval or other such authorization: Fee: None
A Preserve and Parks Management Activities. vegetation removal activities associated with an adopted
management plan for gover=ent maintained parks, recreation areas, wildlife management areas,,
conservation areas and preserves. The purpose of the vegetation removal activity shall he 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 peat. Initial clearing of a site is not an exempt
activity. Bona fide agricultural activities include commercial nursery, tree farm, aqua ultu�re, ranch, or similar
operation.
Routine Landscape Maintenance. Ong 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.
UPDATED 1 f201
PART 11 - VEGETATION REMOVAL PERMIT
Fee Schedule: S100 per Single Family Horne Lot/Building
$100 per Multifamily Rome Lot/Building
per Ton -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:
� L 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 s'te.
2. The removal of the native v r vegetation is the i it j necessary in order to implement a Final Development Order
(i.e-;approved site plan or approved building per it).
. A Final Development order has not bin issued, or is not required by this Code for the intended non-agricultural
use of the lard and vegetation rcrnoval is the mininium necessary to allow for theconstruction of the intended use
or improvement.
ADDITIONAL SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS FOR VEGETATION REMOVAL P RWTS.
. Site
PlaiiXonstru ction 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.
. Tree Survey
The sunTey must accurately depict the individual locations, species narrre 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 sees
to be preserved or relocated.
4. vegetation Removal Plan
The vegetation removal elan 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, le, mitigation
shall be provided through one of the mitigation methodologies outlined in Land Development Code Section
.00.o.I.
Provide mitigation calculations per Land. Development Code Section 6,00.05.D and include a mitigation plan
outlining proposed mitigation ation method on the tree survey andlor site plan.
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 E1D Director (Land Development
"ode Section . .1 .. .
Prior to the issuance of any authorization for commencement of permittcd devc1opment 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
planteWrelocated/preserved materials 18 months after the issuance of a. Certificate of Occupancy or anther use
authorization.
PEASE HAVE TALE FOLLOWING ACKNOVVLEDGEMENTS NOTARIZED
I CERTIFY THAT: (CHECK ONE)
A. I AM THE OWNER OF RECORD OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED
PROPERTY AND WTLL BE CONDUCTING TEE WORK AS OWNERIBUILDER.
015C-105Ure' taterrrent- State la W regUIMS Cons&ucUon to be done by licensed contractors. You have applied for a permit under an exemption to that law
The exemption allows your a the owner f your prper, to act as your porn contractor l certain rest
ietrdr even though ycu de ro ha ve a lrr'e,
rOU MUSt proVrde dlrect, OnSite sUper[rlsran of the construction yourself. You may burl or improve a one- amr'ly or two- arrrlly residence or a farm
a tbuilding. rou may also build or impro ve a commercial building, pro vided your costs do not exceed , 000. The building or residence must be for your
u wn use or occupancy -1t may riot be bulit or substan trall impro ved for .so/e or lease. If you sell or tease a building you ha ve built or substan fially lm pro ved
yotIrSelf MUM 1 year alter the cons-truction 15 complete, the laws will presume that you built or substarrtrally Improved it for safe or lease, which r a
violation or this exemption. You may. not hire dn unlicensed persan to act as your contractor or to .super rse purple worlung on your ,building. It is your
rospon5ibility to make sure that people employed by you have licenses required by state lair and by county or municipal licensing ofdinan es. You may
not deflate the re pons2f7 lfty 1=or S r lrr work a Ace sed c cn&a Wr who rs not licensers to perform the orlc being done. Any person wor rhg on
your b "1di g who 15 not licensed mast work under ye r direct ,super fsfarr df 7d must be employed by you, which means that you rust deduct F1 C.A. and
ithbo dlnr and provide workers ors' c rrrperrsaUon for that employee, all as prescribed by la W. Your oorastruCtiOn rr�rrst �cOMPly idr all applrcabfe laW- ,
ordinances, b f g codes, and zonif7g re ulalfrOnS.
B. t AID NOT THE OWNER OF RECORD F THE AB ET
I S : PI T; HOWEVER I HAVE AUTHORITY TO ACT AS AGENT FOR THE OWNER OF
RECORD. t. Lucie County Code and Compiled Laws requires that this type of wot*e done by a licensed
contractor. PLEASE PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION).
I CERTEFY THAT L FORMATION SUBMrffED W17FT APPLICATION IS TRUE AND COMPLETE T
THE EST 'L. I G .
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OWNF,Rl AG { T S10 ATU EE TRAT IGNAT .
STATE OF FLORIDA,
COUNTY OF ST. LUC E
The foregoing instrument Nvas, acknowledged
before me t ii clay q , 1,
by �LC% MK I_ TO )!It VW c is
11 l ea or his produced
a identification.
Sign,ature of Notary
Type or Pn*t Name of Notary
N�Q ry Pu lic � Title
pasR � 0 �¢��assian Number
(SEAL):
APPROVED
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DENtED
REVIEWED/ APP [ VIEBY;
STATE F FL E A,
COUNTY OF ST. LUCIE
The foregomig instrument was knl dg d
before me this da f IJV%
f, 20 lj,
by 3aTAt , who i
M SOW t r has produced
. as identification.
Signature of Notary
Type or Print Name of Notary
N tary Public V/ Title
tO g tdi3 Commission Number
(SEAL):
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A A DA BETH MAGGART Y r f
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Commission# HH 008693
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