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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVegetation Removal Permit Application IRATE SUAMMED: Building Permit Num' V Proposed Project: n\ \71. DC ST. . UCIE COUNTY ST.LUCIE COUNTY F L. O It I D A 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. Filing this annlication does not result in an authorization to commence.anv vegetation removal or alteration. A Site Plan/Construction Plan must be provided lin addition to the site.plan.vioAded to.the Buildins 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 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 not be released=unhl-the-buildingpermit-is-also-approved -----=---- - - — ------ ------ ____Per_Section_11_O5A6_b_6rof the StrLucie-C©unty-I,and DavElopment�odeTthe filing of an application shall hP rlPemerl to Pxtend__ permission to the Environmental Resources Director;or designee,to,inspect the subject site for purposes of evaluating the application. Please list anyspecific 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 Commission,U.S:Fish and Wildlife.SecadtheCoun ,Api typropriate protection to the satisfaction of all parties shall be provided by the applicant prior to resuming development. PROJECT INFORMATION OWNERS NAME: Y )� OWNERS ADDRESS: PROJECT LOCATION/ADDRESS: CITY: F-+-VJ:J-f 7 A STATE:. ZIP: CONTACT PHONE(S).#c `7 rJ g l a' �� 7 C7 t f _&_3P•-gt CP PARCEL SIZE: F, o cA eL PROPERTY TAX ID#: o�Y2 jrlFl-�[lpbfbUi�— GATE CODE(IF APPLICABLE): EMAIL ADDRESS: Q-k-t e s-Vf; 01P Cf�i CONTACT PHONE NUMBER FOR PERMIT PICK UP: �Zr'j la, C7 57 O '"j 7'a-LQ, CONTRACTOR INFORMATION(IF.APPLICABLE): St.Lucie County Code and Compiled Laws requires that this type of work be done by a.licerised contractor. If applying for this permit under the owneilbuilder exemption,see Disclosure Statement on page 4. AND CLEARING'CONTRACTOR NAME:. . ADDRESS: - s' PHONE N[TMBER: _ - FLORIDA REG/CERT# ST LUCIE CO.CERT.# BUILDING CONTRACTOR ADDRESS: PHONE NUMBER: BRIEFLY DESCRIBE THE PROPOSED VEGETATION REMOVAL,INCLUDE LOCATION,TYPE,AND OUANITITY OF.VEGETATION TO BE REMOVED.PROVIDE..SKETCH OR SITE PLAN IF APPLICABLE DEPICTING WHERE PROPOSED REMOVAL AND/OR DEVELOPMENT WILL OCCUR. I TPDATF.T)Rngnolq COMPLETE EnHER PART I OP IELOW: , 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 he,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 3 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 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: $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 ins ctq, nr w-.bicb-constltuteS immediate mil-t li&_property-or-other-trees_Fe :-$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,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. 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. 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. 1 I1MATFD RnRnmo PART H-VEGETATION REMOVAL PERMIT Fee Schedule: $100 per,Single Family.Home Lot/Building $100.per Multifamily Home Lot/Building $200 per Non-Residential Building f Please complete ALL of the requested information. A Vegetation Removal Permit shall only be issued if sufficient evidence demonstrating that at least one of the following criteria has been satisfied: 1.The applicant for vegetation removal,permit shall demonstrate why preservation of the existing native vegetation is not practically feasible and prevents the reasonable development of the.site. 2. The removal of the native vegetation is the minimum necessary in order to implement a Final Development Order (i.e.; approved site plan or approved building permit). I.A Final Development Order has not been issued, or is not required by this Code for the intended non-agricultural use of the land'and vegetation removal is the minimum necessary to allow for the construction of the intended use or improvement. ADDITIONAL SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS FOR VEGETATION REMOVAL PERMITS: 2.Site-Plan/Construction-P-lan-(In-addition-to-the-site-plan-provided-to-the-Building-De$a-rtme�t' 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.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/preserved materials 18 months after the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or other use authorization. i IPnATF.n RnRnniQ PLEASE HAVE THE FOLLOWING•ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS NOTARIZED: I CERTI7,,T": (CHECK ONE) A. I AM THE OWNER OF RECORD OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY AND WILL BE CONDUCTING THE WORK AS OWNER/BUILDER. 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 contactor with certain restrictions 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 orresidence mustbe for your own use or occupancy.Itmaynotbe built orsubstanballyimproved forsale orlease.If you sell orlease a building you have built orsubstantiallyimproved 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 licensed to perform the work being done.Any person working on your building who is not licensed must work under your direct supervision-and must be employed by you, which means Mat you must deduct F.I.C.A.and withholding 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.Lucie County Code and Compiled Laws requires that this type of work be done by a licensed contractor. I CERTIFY THAT ALL INFORMATION SUBMITTED WITH THIS APPLICATION IS TRUE AND COMPLETE TO O GENT SIG TURF CONTRACTOR SIGNATURE STATE OF FLORIDA, STATE OF FLORIDA, COUNTY OF ST.LUCIE COUNTY OF ST.LUCIE The foregoing instrument was acknowledged The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before-me this `7 day of�,2Q>j, before me this day of ,20 , by V— o q� ,who is by ,who is rsonally know me or has produced personally know to me or has produced as identification. as identification. Signature of NAU Signature of Notary Type or Print Name of Notary Type or Print Name of Notary. Notary Public Title Notary Public Title Commission Number Commission Number NNAGIVENS�lorf®a ( DEA - SEAL ' io.!Rc\L`;. Notary'Public-State of. Commission NN�}gb a �,I Expires Jan 2A�§Pr 'FovF: through National Notary 3oreec FOR OFFICE USE ONLY APPROVED DENIED REVIEWED/APPROVED BY: ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT / DATE i rrnATFn RnRi?nI4