HomeMy WebLinkAboutNOTICE OF VEGETATION REMOVAL APPLICATIONDATE SUBMITTED; Building Permit Number;
Proposed Project:
ST. LUCIE COUNTY
NOTICE OF VEGETATION REMOVAL
APPLICATION
I. 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.
Fllin this a licadon does not result in an authorization to commenee any veg4ladon removal or alteration, Am
� (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 applications will not be accepted in accordance with section 1 1.05.06 (c) of the St. Lucie County Land Development Code.
Within twenty (20) days after an application has been determined to be complete, the 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 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 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 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.
OWNERS ADDRESS: 2601 Rolvat ST Fort Pierce FL 34947
PROJECT LOCATION/ADDRESS: 260 Roi at ST
CITY: Fort Pierce STATE: FL ZIP: 34947
CONTACT PHONE(S) #: �"I 2 2lsi
PARCEL SIZE: PROPERTY TAX 1D #:
GATE CODE (IF APPLICABLE):
EMAIL ADDRESS: Cr h 2
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER POR PERMIT PICK UP:
CONTRACTOR INFORMATION IF APPLICABLE).
St. Lucie County Code and Compiled Laws requires that this type of work be done by a licensed contractor. lfapplying far This permit
under the owner/builder exemption, see Disclosure Statement on page 4.
LAND CLEARING CONTRACTOR NAME:
ADDRESS: PHONE NUMBER:
FLORIDA REG/CERT # ST LUCIE CO. CERT. #
BUILDING CONTRACTOR
ADDRESS: PHONE NUMBER:
UPDATED 8/28i2019
COMPLETE EITHER PART I 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 Iic, 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 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: $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 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, AGA, AR-1, REA, 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.
v 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 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 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 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 8/28/2019
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 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 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 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.D 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 6.00.05.13).
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/preserved materials 18 months after the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or other use
authorization.
UPDATED W2812019
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 BE CONDUCTING THE WORK AS OWNERBUiLDER.
Disclosure Statement State law requires construcbar to be done by ilemsed contractors You hate applied for a permit under an exemption to hriat law.
The exemption allows you, as the owner of your property, to ad as your own contractor with certain restrictions even dtough you do not have a Ifi e-se.
You meat provide direct onls/te supervlslon of the avnstrucban yourself. You may build or improve a one -family or two-family resde xe or a farm
mOudding. You may also build or Improve a commercial building, provided your rusts do not exceed $75,OW. The building or residence must be 1br your
own use or occupancy. It may not be built orsubstanda/ly Improved for sale or tease. Ifyou sell or tease a building you have built or substantially improved
yourself within I year alter the conslnrc•Uon Is complete, the law will presume that you built or substanbatly Improved It for sale or tease, which is a
violation of this exemption. You may not hire an unlicensed person to ad as yvur contractor or to supervise people working on your building. It is your
respons/bilV to make sure that people employed by you have licenses required by state law and by county or municipal !/tensing ordinances. You may
not delegate the responsibility for suvertdsing work to a frcensnd contractor who Is not Ivensed to penbrin the work being done. Any person working on
your building who Ls not licensed must work under your dlred supervision and must be employed by you, whk h means that you must deduct FLC.A, and
wiUrholding tax and provide workers' compersatfon for that employee, all as prescribed by law. Your cronsbvction must comply with all applkabie laws,
arriinanresr 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 Code and Compiled Laws requires that this type of work be done by a licensed
contractor. PLEASE PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION).
I CERTIFY THAT ALL INFORMATION SUBMITTED WITH THIS APPLICATION IS TRUE AND COMPLETE TO
14KBEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE.
OWWW AGENT GNATURE
STATE OF FLORIDA,
COUNTY OF ST. LUCIE
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged
before me this day of 3'ul. , 20�
by IF&({Sctwavos w1Pow— , who is
perslly know to me or has produced
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APPROVED DENIED
REVIEWED/ APPROVED BY:
ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT / DATE
UPDATED 8/28/2019