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ST. LUCIE COUNTY
NOTICE OF VEGETATION RE, MOVAL
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,
F-fling this application does not result in an authorization In cmuureuce any vegeutlion removal ur alteration.
(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 tank, and other improvements.
Incomplete applications will not be accepted in accordance with section 11.05.06 (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.
PROJECT INFORMATION
OWNERS \'A'VlE: MAVERICK13DATGROUP INC
OWNERS : \ D D i 21 SS : 3207 INDUSTRIAL 29TH STREET, FORT PIERCE, FL 34946
PROJECT LOCATIONLIDDRESS: 4661 ST. LUCIE BLUR
CITY: FORT PIERCE STATE: FL ZIP: 34946
CONTAC"1_ PHONE(S) R: (772) B7B-7752
PARCEL SIZE: _ _ _PROPERTY TAX ID #: 1431-12o-0coo-o.6
GATE CODE (IF f\PPI_ICABLE)
EMAIL ADDRESS:
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER FOR PER\1IT PICK UP: (772) 242-4039 (HEATHER)
CONTRACTOR INFORMATION (IF APPLICABLE):
St. Lucie County Code and Compiled Laws requires that this type of i rork be done by a licensed contractor. If applying for this permit
under the owner/builder exemption, see Disclosure Statenrent on page 4.
LAND CLEARING CONTRACTOR NAME:
ADDRESS: PHONE NUMBER:
FLORIDA REG/CERT n ST LUCIE CO. CERT. #
BUILDING CONTRACTOR A&G CONCRETE POOLS, INC.
ADDRESS: 8880 GLADES CUT OFF ROAD, PORT ST. LUCIE, FL 34986 PHONE NUMBER: 772-87(1-7752
BRIEFLY DESCRIBE THE PROPOSED VEGETATION REItiiOVAL, INCLUDC LOCATION. TYPE. AND QUA`ITITY
OF VEGETATION TO BE RF_RiOVED. PROVIDE A SKETCII OR SiTE PLAN IF APPLICABLE DEPICTING WHERE
PROPOSED REMOVAL AND/OR DEVELOPMENT WILL OCCUR.
NO VEGETATION REMOVAL WILL BE DONE
UPDATED 8)280019
PART I - EXEWTION
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 lie, at all times, with the
person or persons claiming the exemption.
PLEASE CHECK ONE OF THE FOLLOWENG:
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: S55
2. 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. rice: $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. rice: $55
*No application, approval, or fees are required for removal of a hazardous tree o1a 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, AG-1, AR-1, RE-1, and R/C zoning districts), regardless of parcel size,
without an approved Vegetation Removal Permit and an approved 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
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.
2 UPDATED 8/28/2019
PANT II - VEGETATION RE, MOVAL PERMIT
Fee Schedule: $100 per Single Family Dome 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 noit-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 Rlr(�LIIR NIENTS FOR VEGETATION REMOVAL PERIWTS:
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 6.00.05.1) 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/rclocated/preserved materials 18 months after the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or other use
authorization.
UPDATED 8/28R019
PLEASE HAVE ti0" ' RIZED• — --
I CERTIFY THAT: (CHECK ONE)
A. W I AM THE OWNER OF RECORD OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED
PROPERTY AND WILL BE CONDUCTING TIM WORK AS OWNER/BUILDER.
Olsdosura Statement- Stabe law requires constrvcbbn to be done by licansed contractor.. YOU haVe applied fora permit and r an exrrupdon to that lav,,.
7710 exemption a"llol vs you, as Me owner of your property, to ad as your o;vn contractor wid, certain resiricb'on> even though you do not have a bcense.
You must provide direct ansite svpenislon of the construcbbn yourself. You may build or improve a one-famiy or two fam/ly r&,dence or a farm
outbui/ding. You may also but/d or lmprave a commeraal buildng, prnarded your cos�do not exceed PS,ODo. Tne bu'Iding or residencemustbe for your
own use oroccupancy. Itmaynot be builtorsubstantiallyimproved forsale or/case. Ifyousall or/ ase a building you have built orsubstantia.9ylmproved
Yourself within 1 year after the construcfron is complete, 64e lair 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 superui;e people war dng on } ourbuilding. It is your
responsibllity to make sure that people employed by you have bcenses required by state law and by taunt, or munidpal /Icensing ordaanees You may
not delegate the rsponsibility for supei vs/ng work to a licensed contractor who /s not hcansed to perform the work be ng done. Anyperson work ng on
yaurbui/ding who /snot liter ed must work under your d/rct supen�idon and mustbe employed by you, which means that you mustdetluctF.7. CA. and
wib9hording tax and provide workers' compen.5Ftlon for that employee, all as pryscribed by law. Your constrvction must comply tvilh a9 apalirable laws,
ordinances, building codes, and zon/ng regulations
B. I AM NOT THE OWNER OF RECORD OF THE ABOVED
DESCRIBED PROPERTY; HOWEVER, I HAVE AUTHORITY TO ACT AS AGENT FOR THE 01VNER OF
RECORD. (St. Lucie County Code and Compiled Latvs requires that this type of ivork be done by a licensed
contractor. PLEASE PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION).
I CERTIFY THAT ALL INFORMATION SUBMITTED WITH THIS fICATION IS TRUE AND i TLETE TO
BE F ICN4 &1 GE. = -
OWNER/ AGEN NATURE CO CTOR SIGNATU];L
STATE OF FLORIDA,
COUNTY OF ST. LUCIE
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged
before me this I Z day ofJ' 2024,
by cw�& Gj vur,w who is
personally know to me or has produced
DRIVER LICENSE as identification.
Signature of Notary
STATE OF FLORIDA,
COUNTY OF ST. LUCIE
The foregoing in�ttment was acknowledged
before me this S play of ly 2Q,i
by JAMES T. LEONARD who is
personally know to me or has produced
as identification.
Signature of Notary7 0Type or Print Name of Nottcl. ...,; sl �,� Type or Print Name of Notary
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Commission Number
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Heather Vizzo
h My Commission GG262653'?xpires 11/13/2022
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
APPROVED DENIED
REVIEWED/ APPROVED BY:
ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT / DATE
UPDATED 8/252019