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Home My WebLink AboutVegetation Removal Permit Application DATE SUBMITTED: Building Permit Number: t la: —9 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. ng=tins apphcahox doesisotnesnill uc�mn,kniiorizatroh.�o..comme►nce any vegetatnox aenioval of alteratrolr A ite �fi,t-a-..,n,¢.L+�c..:..s-YA ut_"c „2_ 4 s3-K -•.-..a..,.:.... - - --- lan'/,C,oiisfruchon�Plan.:mustz.be<Rco�d�d(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. i (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 ICode.'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 burns,outside j pets,etc. I • In the event that it is determined that any federal or state protected species is resident on or dependent upon the subject parcel,all I 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..- ._ I PROJECT INFORM TION :OWNERS NAMg: / �-� ,:. OWNERS;ADD�tESS: N'7— - ERO7EC -I O 1 ATION/.-'ADDRESS: [.J �✓ I CONTACPHONE;(S)`#: PARCEL S T IZE: PROPERTY TAX ID#: / ' / 7 • GATE'CODE(IF=APPLICAB�E): EMAIL ADDRESS: CONTACTPHONENUiVIBER'FOR�PERiGIITPICK, TP: CONTRACTOR INFORMATION(IF.APRIICAELEI: St.Lucie County Code and Compiled Laws requires that this type of wo)k be done by a licensed conntn•acton: YapplyingJ i-this per fait under the owner/builder exe 1 tionn,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: i i BRIEF(7�'�DESCRIBE°•:THEPRO.EOSED:VEGETATION�RENIOwz�L.�INCLUDE<LO.CATION�TYPE,�-A1�D.QUANITITY OF.r:VEGETAi PION>TOBE`1�1V�O�VED PROVIDE sA:SKEiTCHOR`SI`TE?PT�AN`I'F APPJ�:ICABT:E�IIEPICTIN.CWHERE PROPOSED"sRE1VI0�-AI::AND'10R..DEVELOR1V7EiVTF'VUI°II;?'O:CCUR. . I i I i 1 UPDATED 8/28/2019 1 COlYIPI;ETE.FaTHFR�PART;h-OR>Ih'BEL�OW: 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 lie,at all times,with the C 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 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 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",ieinopal-or;alteratiori 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-foupinches (24"), or greater, dbh shall be removed from any residential parcel (indluding 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. _t2Qti. 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 relandscaping. 2 UPDATED 8/28/2019 i 1'LEASE=AAYE:'TFIEFOLID�NINGACI{1�TOW I;ED:GENiENTS�NO':TARItiED: I CERTIFY THAT: (CHECK ONE) A O I AM THE OWNER OF RECORD OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED �^ PROPERTY AND WILL BE CONDUCTING THE WORK AS OWNER/BUILDER. Disclosure Statement:'State lawrequires construction to be done byrcensed contractors You have applied fora permit under an exemption to.that law. The exemption a/lows you,as the ownerofyourpropedy,to actas your own contractorwith certain restrictions even though you do nothave 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 mayalso bu/Id orimprove.a commercial building,provided your costs do notexceed$75,000.The building orreAdence mustbe'foryour own use oroccupancy.Itmaynotbe bulltorsubstantiallyimprovedforsa/e orlease.Ifyousel/orlease a.building you havebuiltorsubstanliallyimproved yourself within 1 year after the construction is complete,the law will presume that you built or substantially improved it for We or lease, which•is a violation of this exemption. Youmaynothire an unlicensed person to act as your contractor or to supervise people working on your building..Itis your responsib//ity to make sure that people employed by you have licenses required by state law and by county or munidpal licensing ordinances Youmay not delegate the responsibi/ity for superv/sing work to a licensed contr-actor who is not licensed to perform the work being done.Any person working on yourbu/!d/ng who isnotlicensedmust work underyourdirectsupervlsionandmustbeemployedbyyou,which means thatyoumustdeductFrGA,and withholding tax and provide workers'compensation for drat employee,all as prescribed by law. Your construction must comply with all applicable laws, ordinances,building codes,andzoning regulations B. O 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. 1(St:Lucie County Code and Compiled Laws requires that this type of wor k.be don by a licensed contractor. PLEASE PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION). .I CERTIFY THAT ALL INFORMATION SUBMITTED WITH AP CATION IS TRUE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. -OWNER/i4GENT SIGNATURE CONTRACTOR SIGNATURE STATE OF FLORIDA, STATE OF FLORIDA, COUNTY OF ST.LUCIE COUNTY OF ST.LUCIE The foregoing ins ment was acknowledged The foregoing in . ent was acknowledged b6fecti.me this day iff," 02.7- be. a i e this-" ay of` ,-2U Z who is by 6rR v' who is persona 1 ow to me or has pro per y o o me or has produced as identificati n. as identificatt ignature o S afore o otary Type or Print Name of Notary Type or Print Name of Notary Notary Public I Title Notary Public Title Co mmission Number Commission Number (SEAL: (SEAL): v Pu SHERRiFEHLMAN 1tg Pus' SHERRI FEHLMAN t '...Br. . • .rc Commission#GG187160 - * Expires Match 14,20 Commission#GG 187160 * e, °e Expires March 14,2022 �j � OFF�Op\ Bonded ihruMgd Notary SeMoes 9"""OFF"Q undeOThNBud9et1k1�Y I ' ' FO��OTFI.CE�USEOI�Y . APPROVED ' DENIED REVRWED/APPROVED BY: i ' ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT / DATE 4 UPDATED 812812019. i y