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Home My WebLink AboutIMG_20210922_0009Building Permit DATE SUBMITTED: ProposedProJect: , , ST. LUCIE COIJNTY NOTICE OF VEGETATION REMOVAL APPLTCATION Please complete the requested information and submit to the St. Lucie CountY Environmental Resources Department or Building 1{zzlz 1 contact the Environmental Resources at 462-2s26. &For additional (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 tanls, and other imProvements' Incomplete applications will not be accepted in accordance with section 1r.05.06 (c) of the st. Lucie county Land Development code' within twenty (20) days after an application has been determined to u" "ompi"t*, trrier""or**ntal Resources Depaf&rent shall review the apprication and approve, approre *ith condiiiir., o, J*v tre apptication, based on the standards set fofih in Section 6'00'05 of this code. Applications requiring a concurrent b]riHil, p'"r*it wi1lbe piocessed within the same twenty (20) day timefrarne' however will ,rot U" ,*t"u.ed until the building permit is also approved' per secrion 11.05.06 b. 6. of the st. Lucie county Land Development code, the filing of an application shall be deemed [o extend permission to the Environmenral Resources Dir;;;r, *;erigne"ito inspect the subject site for purposes of evaluating the application' please list any specific irrformation such as * grr" .oa" or thJnecess ity it z+hour nitice due to Cattle ffw:m} controlled burns' outside pets, etc. ln the event that it is determine<1 that any lbderal or state protected species is residetrt 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 n.tify the Florida Fish and rriitAtif" Conservation C'ommissiorr, U.S. rirn antl Wildlife Service, and the County- Appropriate protection to the satisfaction of all parties shall be provided by the applicant prior to resuming development' .+ PARCEL SIZE:TAX ID #: EMAILADDRESS CONTRACTOR INFORMATION (IF APPLICABLE): it. Lucie Cctunt.l: Code and Compited Laws requires that this type oJ'work be tlone by a licensed contractar. IJ'appl"v'ingJbr thi.s pennit under the or,'ner/builder exemption, see Disclosure Statement on page 4. LAND CLEARINC CONTRACTOR NAME: ADDRESS:PHONE NUMBER: FLORIDA REGICERT #ST LUCIE CO. CERT. # BUILDING CONTRACTOR OWNERS OWNERS CITY: CONTACT PHONE(S) #: GATE CODE (lF Any Person *ho ir*ends to remove or cause the death of any vegetation frst frll out Part I of this form' The burden of proving entitlement to any property. *_t. The removal of native vegetation, upon any detached single family residential lot or parcel of land having an area of onilt; urp * 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 proteckd vegetation without a Vegetation Removal Permit on any lot or parcel of land by tts subdivider wiless the subdivider intends to construct a residential unit or units upon the lot or parcel of land prior to its sale. C) No native vogetation twenty-four inches (24"), or greater, dbh shall be removed from any residential parcel (including those in the AG-5, AG-2.5, AG-l, AR-I, RE-l, 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 exofics only for single f,amily homeowner or property owner's association removing exotics. .--....*6. No vegetatioa to be removed. Fee: $55 pursuant to any of the following exemptions must farticular exemption shalllie, at a1l times' with the p*rroo or persons claiming the exemption' PLEAS'E fffi*f##ilffir T$*f#HS;sary ror the ctearing or a path not to exceed 4' in width' to provide physical acce$s or view ,r"*r*rrry to conduct a survey o, ,it* Jxamination oR 10' iil width to provide vehicular access necessary to conduct soii tests, for the pr"p**iioo of bona fide site development plans or vegetation inventories; provided such clearinfo, ,**oout ii rora""t"a under the direction of a Florida registered surveyor or engineer. Fee: $55 z. The removal of vegetation in a utility easement, $uyug. easement, storm water management ffact or facility' or right-of-way provided sucnworkis Ji". uv or*aerthe-control ofthe opsratiogutilrty compary andthat company has obtained all necessary licenses or permits to provide utility service tnroogh the easement' Fee: $55 3. The removal of vegetation which has been determined to be a safety hazar!,destroyed or damaged beyond saving by natural causes or causes not covered by other sectio* "rtrri. chapter, is infected with disease or is infested with insects, o, *ui.n constitutes immediate peril to life properry or ot\er trees' F',ee: $55 *No application, approval, or iees are requirea ioriemovnl of a hazardous tree on residential property if the property owner obtalns documentation from an arborist certified by the International society of Arboricultrr" o, a Florlda licensed landscape architect that the tree presents a danger to persons or +?The following activities do not require the application of a Notice of Vegetation Rernoval, however may require Building Penrrit approval or other such authorization: Fee: None A) Preserve and Parls 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, $uch a$, clearing for firebreaks, conducting prescribed burns, or construction offences. 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, aquaculfire, ranch, or similar op.eratioa. C) Routine Landsoape Maintenanoe. Trimming or pruning of vegetation which is not intended to result in the eventual death of the vegetation, mowing of yards or lawfls, or any other landscaping or gardening activity which is commonly recognized as routine maintenance, replacernent or re-laadscaping. P-{RT TI - \TEGET.A.TION RE'M9VAL.IPERMITffi**, ;},ffi,il,l'J- $ZOO p*" Non-Residentiat Building please complete ALL of the requested information. A Vegetation Removal Permit shall only be issued if sufficient evidence demonstrating that "i r"*t o".."f the following critela has heen satisfied: 1. The applicant for vegetatioo r.*orJp'.*i, -ryl1d..*"l;;*hy preservation of the existing native vegetation is ffiffiy feasiu-le and prevents the reasonable development of the site' . z.The removal'"r-trrr-"uti"* vegetation isthe minim"* ";;;;;;iio orout to implement a Final Development order , t*#filJ#,iffi:l1ffil1iffi#3ffLtif,'"tr?is not required by.this code ror the intended non-agricultural use of the land and vegetation removal is the minimum;;;;ry to atlow for the construction of the intended use or irnProvement. ,,(in addition to the site Plan Provided to the Building DePartment) The pians must accuratelY dePibt the location of all proposed buildings,structures, drivewaYs, sePtic tanks, and other 3. improvements. Tree Survey The s,rvey must accurately depict the individual locations, species name and cofiImon name, aad sizes of all County- protected trees to be removed and, if applicable, the individrral locations, species name and colnmon name, and sizes to be presewed or relocated. 4.Vegetation Removal Plan ThJ 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 replnrting. 5. Mitigation A1l native vegetation shall be protected on site to the greatest extent possible. If impact is unavoidable, mitigation shall be pro,rided 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 ffee $urvey and/or site plan. If sufficient mitigation cannot be accommodated on-site and additional inches of credit are required based on calculatiou, 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 oommencement of permitted development activity, the replacement vegetatior shall be presewedo retocated 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/rolocated/preserved materials 18 months after the issuanoe of a Certificate of Occupanoy or other use authorization. know N V,-alt(u Type or Print of NotarY -/ rn" 'Iype or Print ofNotary t *?***r<**rF***(** Commission Number (sEAL): *rr *rc *** !i*** ***X.:1. **'1.* ** *****r'*** 'f ****'t'* !t'** *+ !F***** ***'F** * * *{' **'f 'F'<+ f * ** APPROYED - DENttrD _- REVItrWED/ APPROYED BY: KYLIE VERA Notary PL5lic - Strte of Florida Commission ; rlH 7594? My Comm. Expires Oec 25. 2074 .'*.^3e-' ?^(E:*'' 5. +:. KYLIE VERA ,\otary ,ublic , State of Fiorida Cornmission i dH 15942 L{y Comm. Expires Cec 29,20L4 ENYIRONMENTAL RIiSOURCES DEPAKTMENT DATE I Notary ['uhlic Lat '],',,,. --==-i tt \ tt 6t tt-l ; I Ctrmmission Nutnbcr