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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVegatation Removal Application DATE SUBMITTED: Building Permit Namber: 2107-0317 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. Film this a lie.,on!foes not resufl to lilt aulhorization tr1 cllAllt ence any vegetadon removal or almration. (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 outer improvements. incomplete applications will not be accepted in accordance with section 1 I.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 EnvironmenW Resources Departtncnt 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 nand 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!lour 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 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 iminediately 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 INFORMATION OUiWNERSNAME: - � OWNERS ADDRESS: PRf_37E_ I WATION/ADDRESS: 15 4NA'1"o-e- C CITY: �. e' STATE: ZIP: 111 9t41 -- CO�'TA TPI-IONE(S)#: Z. PARCEL SIZE: PROPERTY TAX It]4- GATt,CODE:(1F APPLICABLE): EMAIL ADDRESS: �. CONTACT PHONE MITMBER FOR PER,'Y IT PICK UP: CONTRACTOR INFORMATION iF APPLICA'BLE : Si. Lucie County Code and Compiled Laws requires that this type of ivot k be done by a licensed contractor. If applying for this permit under the owner/builder exemption,see Disclosure St temen n page 4. LAND CLEARING CONTRACTOR NAME: IN ADDRESS: PHONE NUMBER: FLORIDA REG/CERT# ST LUCIE CO.CERT.# BUILDIlvG CONTRACTOR_ ——_ ADDRESS: PI10?*E 1vlJMBER: BRIEFLY DESCRISE'THE PROPOSED V EGETATION'' IiEMOVAL,-ENC:LUDELJCATI(3N3_YPI.AND QUANITITY OF VEGETATION TO BE REMOVED.PROVTDE A SK ETCH OR SITE PLAN II_:APPLICABLE DFPIC'TTNG WHERE PROPOSED REMOVAL ARID/OR DEVELOPMENT WILL OCCUR. r i UPDATED SI2g,2019 COMPLETE EITHJg1,�PART l OR.II BELOW: PART l-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 1 of this form.The burden of proving entitlement to any particular exemption shall lie,at all tunes,with the person or persons claiming the exemption. PLEASE CHECK ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: L 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 aecessary 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 removal of vegetation in a utility easement,drainage easement,storm 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:S55 3. The removal of vegetation which has been determined to be a safety hazard,destroyed or damaged beyond saving by natural causes or carries 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:S55 *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 arty detached single family residential lot or parcel of land having an area of one(1)acre or less. This exemption is,however,subjectto the following conditions: Fee:$55 A) Nothing in this exemption shall exempt any person from the landscaping rNuirements set forth in Section 7.09M 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 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-l.RE-],and WC 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:S55 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.Tee:Say 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 ecotogical 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,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. 2 UPDATED gnU2019 PART II-VEGETATION REMOVAL PERMIT Fee Schedule: $100 per Single Family Home Lot/Building $100 per Multifamily Home Lot/Building $200 per Lion-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 minimum 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 REQUIREMENTS FOR VEGETATION REMOVAL PERMITS: 2. .(in addition to the site plan provided to the Building Department) The plans trust accurately depict the location of all proposed buildings,structures,driveways,septic tanks,and other improvements. 3. Tree Survey The survey mast 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 6.00.05.13 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 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/presarved materials 18 months after the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or other use authorization. 3 UPDATED SM12019 I PLEASE HAVE THE FOLLOWING ACKNOWLEDGEMENTs NOTARIZED: I CERTIFY THAT: (CHECK ONE) A. ( ) I AM THE OWNER OF RECORD OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY AND WILL 13E CONDUCTING THE WORK AS OWNI;WBUILDER. 0&cWure Statement:State law requires construction to be dons by ffmnsed conbactars. You have aWled fora permit under an exemption to thatiaw. The e&wlian allows you,as the owner of your property,to act as your own contractor with certain restriction even though you do not have a license. You must provide direr onsfte 5rrpervrsivn of the constrWion yourself. You may build or lrnprum a om-famfly or two-family residences or a farm ouwltling. You may also biAl or improve a comm mat building,pwWded your cosh do not exceed$75,0M.The NAding or residence must be for your orvn use oromr wncy.It may not be built or.s bsW,liallyimaroved for sale or lease.If you sell or lease a bulfdinq}mu have built orstt_,tantW improved your-W within I year after-the construction is Complete,rye lacy Sol presume drat you built or substan1va11y improved it for sale or lease, which is a vWabon of this exemption. You may not hire an unlicensed person to act as your cm&actbr or to supervise people waWng on your building.It is your rzspongbility to make sure that people employed by you have licenses required by state law and by counllr or mulYdpal tkunang or1nances. You may not delegate the responsibility for supervising work to a licensed conbvdor who is not hcensed to jo&*rm the work being done Any person working on Maur building who is not licensed must work under your direct superKgon and must be employed fly you,which means that you mast deduct F-I-C-A.and cribjhholdng lax and provide workers'compensation for that OMPlayee,all as prescribed 6y bW Scour cons7ri Ct?0/r must comply Wfb{ ail a IlCaNe larros, ordinancet building codes.and zoning regulations B. i AM NOT THE OU NER OF RECORD OF THE ABOVED DESCRIBED PROPERTY;HOWEVEP,I HAVE AUTHORITY TO ACT AS AGENT FOR THE OWNER OF RECORD- (St Lucie County Code and Compiled Laws requires that this type of work be clone by a licensed contractor. PLEASE PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION), I Cl RTIFY THAT ALL INFORMATION SUBMITTED WITH THIS APPLICATION IS TRUE AND COMPLETE TO T BEST OF KNOW DGE, a--"- rr��� 14,OWNVRI A(VTT SIGNATURE CON TOR SIGNATURE STATE OF FLORIDA, STATE OF FLORIDA, COUNTY OF ST.LUCIE COUNTY OF ST.LUCIE The foregoing' Pent , know ed The foregoing' ment w �0) lied bef me d of V 2 befar y o �.1 20 by © ho is by .Wlso is per on lly kn to M_e or Its produced pers ally know to me or has produced as idea€ificatiozi. as identification. — 4— St r a Notary Si ature o alai. Type or Print Name of Notary Type or Print Name f Notary No F blicr�L� Title N B�Omnfission 'Title ((��JJ ammission Number Number (SEAL): °iP+p�': TONYA S.GUEST (SEAL): Notary Public-State of Florida .ri�Y AUB�-- TONYA S.GUEST Commission#HH 04$045 Notary Public-State of Florida . ors+ r My Comm.Expires Sep 29,2024 '<�`1 Commission#HH 048045 Bonded through National Notary Assn. "91 � ' MY Comm.Expires Sep 29,2024 Sonded through National Notary Assn. FOR OFFICE USE ONLY "PROVED DENIED REVIEWEDI APPROVED BY: ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT i DATE 4 UPDATED&2812019