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S A . LUCIE COUNTY
NOTICE OF VEGETATION REMOVAL
APPLICATION
I. Please complete the requested information and submit to the St. Lucie County Environme
Department or Building & Zoning Department. For additional intact the .
Environmental Resources Departmentntal Resources
nformation, please coat (77.2) 462-2526. Filing iltis application floes not resultin an
authorization to commence any uegetation removal or alteration. A Site Plan/Construction Plan must
be provided (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 H.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. ofthe 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 agate 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.
action of all parties shall be
Fish and Wildlife Service, and the County. Appropriate protection to the satisf
provided by the applicant prior to resuming development.
OWNERS NAME:
OWNERS ADDRESS
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CONTRACTOR INFORMATION (IF APPLICABLE)
St. Lucie County Code and Compiled Lanus requires that this type of work be done by a licensed contractor. If applyingfor this permit under the ownerlbudder exemption see Disclosure Statement on page 4.
LAND CLEARING CONTRACTOR NAME:
ADDRESS: PHONE NUMBER:
FLORIDA REGICERT # ST LUCIE C,¢,CERT.
BUILDING CONTRACTOR
ADDRESS: l PHONE NUNMER:
BRIEFLY DESCRIBE THE PROPOSED VEGETATION REMOVAL AND/OR DEVELOPMENT
ACTIVITY PROPOSED. INCLUDE LOCATION TYPE AND UANITITY OF VEGETATION TO
BE REMOVED. PROVIDE A SKETCH OR SITE PLAN IF APPLICABLE DEPICTING WHERE
PROPOSED REMOVAL AND/OR DEVELOPMENT WILL OCCUR.
UPDATED 512014
eOMPLETE •ITH R 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 lie, 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
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provide physical access or view necessary to conduct a survey or site examination OR 10' in widh
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
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: S55
A) Nothing in this exemption shall exempt any person from the Iandscaping 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, 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.
V6. 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.
2 UPDATED 5/2014
PART U - 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 n7ininunn necessary in order to implement a Final
Development Order (i_e.; approved site plan or approved building permit).
=. 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 RE UIREMENTS FOR VEGETATION REMOVAL PERMITS:
2. Site Plan/Construction Plan (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 NNrill 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 6.00.05.13 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 512014
PLEASE HAVE THE FOLLOWING ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS NOTARIZED:
I CERTIFY THAT: (CHECK ONE)
A. ( } 1 AM THE OWNER. OF RECORD OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED
PROPERTY AND WILL BE CONDUCTING THE WORK AS C►WNER/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 ofyourproperty, to act asyour own contractor 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 outbullding. You may also build or improve a
rnmmercial building, provided your costs do not exceed t75,ot30. The building or residence must be for your own use or
occupancy. It may not be built or substantially improved for sale or lease. If you sell or lease a building you have built or
substantially improved yourself within 1 year after the construction is complete, the law will presume that you built or
substantially improved it forsa/e or lease, which is a violation ofthis exemption. You may not hire an un/icensedperson to act
as your contractor or to supervise people working on yourbohdry. It& your responsibility to make sure that people employed
by you have licenses required by state law and by county or munidpal 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 that youmust
deduct F.LC.A. and withholding tax and provide workers` compensation for drat employee, a!/ as
Pies by 1 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 ofivork be done by a licensed contractor. PLEASE PROVIDE
DOCUMENTATION).
I CERTIFY THAT ALL INFORMATION SUBMITTED W 4APPLITION IS TRUEAND
COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGIv.'OWNER/ AGENT SIGNATURE C CTRE
STATE OF FLORIDA,
COUNTY OF ST. LUCIE
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged
before me this day of , 20_,
by who is
personally know to me or has produced
as identification.
Signature of Notary
Type or Print Name of Notary
Notary Public
(SEAL):
_ Title
Commission Number
APPROVED _ DENIED
REVIENVED/ APPROVED BY:
STATE OF FLORIDA,
COUNTY OF ST. LUCIE
The foregoing intr ent w,as ac owiedged
before me this ay of 20 Z,
by , who is
Rersonally k 'Wto me or has produced
as identification.
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Type or Print Name
of Notary
Notary Public
Title
Commission Number
(SE AL 6�q4 Notary Public State of Florida
" Francene Newman
My Commission GG 221434
Expires 05/23/2022
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT / DATE
UPDATED 5/2014