HomeMy WebLinkAboutVeg removal form and surveyDATE SUBMITTED:
building Permit Number:
Proposed Project:
ST. LUCIE COUNTY
NOTICE OF VEGETATION REMOVAL
APPLICATION
1. Please complete the requested information and submit to the St. Lucie County Envirommental 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 an autharization to commence any vegetatimi removal or alteration. A Site
Plan/Construction Plan most be provided (in addition to the site plan provided to the Building Department) the plans must
accurately depict the location ofall proposed buildings, structures, driveways, septic tanks, and other improvements.
Incomplete applications will not be accepted in accordance with section 1 I.05,06 tc) 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 tilnefi•alne, 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 he deemed to extend
permission to the Environmental Resources Director, or designee, to inspect (he subject site for purposes of evaluating the application.
Please list any specific information such as a gate code or the necessity oF24 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 Commission, U.& 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 INFORMATION
OWNERS NAME: Juan K QuirlteroS
OWNERS ADDRESS: 4652 SW Wade Dr
PROJECT LOCATIONIADDRESS: 4637 S Hea Iff CArIW Road
CITY: Port St Lucie STATE: FL ZIP: 3495,1 __._,__.__
CONTACT PHONE(S) #: 9-4956
PARCEL SIZE. 90 acres PROPERTY TAX ID+': ��00=i}UQT-iI00-3 �
GATE CODE fIF APPLICABLE):
EMAIL ADDRESS. jessquinteros mat .com
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER FOR PERMIf PICK UP -
CONTRACTOR INFORMATION (IF APPLICABLE):
St. Lucie County Code and Compiled l ari-s requirtw that this h-pe of work he daate bi, a livemyed vontraviar.
under the omier/huilder exemption, .see Disclosure Statcirrent on page 4.
LAND CLEARING CONTRACTOR NAME: _
ADDRESS_ f IIONE N[IM13FR:
FLORIDA REG/CERT # ST IAJCIE Ci)_ CERT. It
BUILDING CONTRACTOR —A
ADDRESS: PHONE NUMBER:
Y'app4ving fi r this perrttit
BRIEFLY DESCRIBE THE PROPOSED VEGETATION REMOVAL, INCLUDE LOCATION TYPE AN O UANITITl'
OF VEGETATION TO BE REMOVED. PROVIDE A SKETCH OR SITE PLAN IF APPLICABLE DEPICTING WHERE
PROPOSED REMOVAL AND/OR DEVELOPMENT WILL OCCUR.
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building Permit Number:
Proposed Project:
ST. LUCIE COUNTY
NOTICE OF VEGETATION REMOVAL
APPLICATION
1. Please complete the requested information and submit to the St. Lucie County Envirommental 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 an autharization to commence any vegetatimi removal or alteration. A Site
Plan/Construction Plan most be provided (in addition to the site plan provided to the Building Department) the plans must
accurately depict the location ofall proposed buildings, structures, driveways, septic tanks, and other improvements.
Incomplete applications will not be accepted in accordance with section 1 I.05,06 tc) 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 tilnefi•alne, 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 he deemed to extend
permission to the Environmental Resources Director, or designee, to inspect (he subject site for purposes of evaluating the application.
Please list any specific information such as a gate code or the necessity oF24 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 Commission, U.& 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 INFORMATION
OWNERS NAME: Juan K QuirlteroS
OWNERS ADDRESS: 4652 SW Wade Dr
PROJECT LOCATIONIADDRESS: 4637 S Hea Iff CArIW Road
CITY: Port St Lucie STATE: FL ZIP: 3495,1 __._,__.__
CONTACT PHONE(S) #: 9-4956
PARCEL SIZE. 90 acres PROPERTY TAX ID+': ��00=i}UQT-iI00-3 �
GATE CODE fIF APPLICABLE):
EMAIL ADDRESS. jessquinteros mat .com
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER FOR PERMIf PICK UP -
CONTRACTOR INFORMATION (IF APPLICABLE):
St. Lucie County Code and Compiled l ari-s requirtw that this h-pe of work he daate bi, a livemyed vontraviar.
under the omier/huilder exemption, .see Disclosure Statcirrent on page 4.
LAND CLEARING CONTRACTOR NAME: _
ADDRESS_ f IIONE N[IM13FR:
FLORIDA REG/CERT # ST IAJCIE Ci)_ CERT. It
BUILDING CONTRACTOR —A
ADDRESS: PHONE NUMBER:
Y'app4ving fi r this perrttit
BRIEFLY DESCRIBE THE PROPOSED VEGETATION REMOVAL, INCLUDE LOCATION TYPE AN O UANITITl'
OF VEGETATION TO BE REMOVED. PROVIDE A SKETCH OR SITE PLAN IF APPLICABLE DEPICTING WHERE
PROPOSED REMOVAL AND/OR DEVELOPMENT WILL OCCUR.
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COMPLETE PART [ OR II 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 Iie, at all times, with the
person or persons claiming the exemption.
PLEASE CHECK ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
1. 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 Florida registered surveyor
or engineer. Fee: $55
2. The removal of vegetation in a utility casement, drainage casement, stonn water management tractor 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 chatter, 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: $5-5
A) Nothing in thisexemption shall exempt any person frorrr the landscaping requirements set forth in Section
7,09.00 of the St. Lucie County Land Development Cock:
13) This exemption shall not be construed to allow the removal or alteration (if an), protected vegetation without a
Vegetation Removal Permit on any tot or parcel of land ter, ils subdivider unless the subdivider intends to
construct a residential unit or units upon the lot or parcel of land prior to its stile.
C) No native vegetation twenty4bur incites (24"), or greater, clbb shall be removed frorn any residential parcel
(including those in the AG-S, AG-2.5. AG-J. AR-1, Rl -1, and R/C z.oning districts), regardless of parcel size,
without an approved Vegetation Removal Permit and unapproved mitigation plan-
S. 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.
X 6. 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 govermnent maintained parks, recrcation areas, wildlife rnanatement areas,
conservation areas and preserves. The purpose of the vegetation removal activity Shall be to protect and
preserve the natural values and 1-unctions 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 snail 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
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 8'28nOW
PART II - VEGETATION REMOVAL PERMIT
Fee Schedule: $ 100 per Single Family Home LotlBuilding
$100 per Multifamily Rome Lut}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 ofthe site.
2_ The removal of the native vegetation is the mini, vem accessary in order to implement a Final Development Order
(i.e.; approved site plan or approved building perm"11).
3. A Final Development Order has not been issued, or is not required by this Code for the intended tnon-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 REQUIREMENTS FOR VEGETATION REMOVAL PERMITS:
2. Site Plan/Construction Plan fin 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 sires of all County -
protected trees to be removed and, inapplicable, the individual locations, species name and common name, and sizes
to be preserved or relocated.
4. Vegetation Removal Plant
The vegetation removal plats 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 passible. if innpaet 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.D and include: a mitigation plan
outlining proposed mitigation method on tbu tree survey andlor site plm)-
if sufficient mitigationcannot be accommodated on -site and additional inclties ofere:dit are retletired Based on
calculation, an off -site mitigation plan shrill be atiached for review and ;approval of FRO Director (Land Devclopment
Code Section 6.00.05_D).
Prior to the issuance of any authorization for co nmencement of peri pitted development activity, the replacement
vegetation shall be presmed, relocated or p1mited, or the appropriate mitigation fees shall he paid to the County. As
part of the issuance of any permit requiring mitigation, the property owner shall submit to an inspection of the
plantedfrelocatedlpresetved materials 18 months after the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or other use
authorization.
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PLEASE HAVE THE FOLLOWING ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS NOTARIZED:
I CERTIFY THAT: (GHEGK ONE)
A. ( ) I AM THE OWNER OF RECORD OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED
PROPERTY AND WILL BE CONDUCTING THE WORK AS OWNERIBUILDER,
Disclosure Statement. State law requires construction to be done by licensed contractors. You have applied for a permit under an exemption to that law.
The exemption allows you, as the owner of your property, to act as your own contractor with certain restrictians even though you do not have a license.
You must provide direct, onsite supervision 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 building, provided your costs do not exceed $75,000. The building or residence must be for your
own use or occupancy. It may not be built orsubstanhally improved forsale or lease. Ifyou sell or lease a building you have built or substantially improved
Yourself within 1 year after the construction 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
responsibility to make sure that people employed by you have licenses required by state law and by county or municipal licensing ordinances. You may
not delegate the responsibility for supervising work to a licensed contractor who is not fcensed to perform the work being done. Any person working on
your building who is not licensed must work under your directsupervision and must be employed by you, which means that you must deduct FLC.A. and
withhokfing tax and provide workers' compensation for that employee, all as prescribed by law. 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. Lucrie C'ountp ('u(lc' trite! Crtmpited Laws mquirec then this ttl7e of work he done by a licensed
contractor. PLEASE PROVIDE: DOCUMENTATION).
I CERTIFY THAT ALL INFORMATION SUBMITTED WITH THIS APPLICATION IS TRUE AND COMPLETE TO
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AGENT SIGNATURE ,ONTRAtTOR SIGNATURE
STATE OF FLORIDA_
COUNTY OF ST. LUCIE
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged.
before me this 6 day of April , a0 21,
Juan R Quinteros who is
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as idetitificatiol
Type or Print Name of Notary
Notary Public _ Title
Commission Number
STATE OF FLORIDA.
COUNTY OF ST. LUCIE
The foregoing instruimw was acknowledged
before infe this day of , 20 ,
by alb T , who is
personally know to me or has produced
_--as identification,
Signature of'Notary k/ r/
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Type or Print Name of Notary
Notary Public Title
Commission Number
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REVIEWED/ APPROVED BY:
ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT i DATE
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