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ST. LUCIE COUNTY
NOTICE OF VEGETATION REMOVAL
APPLICATION
I. 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.
NhWthis h►s a �lication does not result in an authorization to commence any vegetation removal or alteration. =
��! n 1 b!p;rVfi&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.
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 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 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 NAME:
OWNERS ADDRESS: "7 0 -Z I.a,K.e_ f
PROJECT LOCATION/ADDRESS: -7 NyZ- L4%k-e. law
CITY: FO r'j` �i t�c t-L-e STATE: F
CONTACT PHOZ f S) #: � 0 "1 • 2 2 a -
PARCEL SIZE: oobp, 4 'PROPERTY TAX ID #:
GATE CODE (IF APPLICABLE):
EMAIL ADDRESS: OrDA r%!?J W4?- 5
L_ ZIP:
CONTRACTOR INFORMATION (IF APPLICABLE):
St. Lucie County Code and Compiled Laws requires that this type of work be done by a licensed contractor.
under the owner/builder exemption, see Disclosure Statement on page 4.
LAND CLEARING CONTRACTOR NAME:
ADDRESS: PHONE; NUMBER:
FLORIDA REG/CE'RT # ST LUCIE CO. CERT. #
BUILDING CONTRACTOR
ADDRESS: PHONE NUMBI.?R:
If applying for this permit
BRIEFLY DESCRIBE THE PROPOSED VEGETATION REMOVAL, INCLUDE LOCATION, TYPE, AND OUANITITY
OF VEGETATION TO BE REMOVED PROVIDE A SKETCH OR SITE PLAN IF APPLICABLE DEPICTING WHERE
PROPOSED REMOVAL AND/OR DEVELOPMENT WILL OCCUR.
_LETE F.1WE$ PART i_O_ R II BELOW_:
f I - EXEMPTION
y person who intends to remove or cause the death of any vegetation pursuant to any of the following exemptions must
ast 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 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 casement. 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 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.
_k& No vegetation to be removed. Fee: $55
7. "Ibc 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) Prescrve 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.
11) Existing Agricultural Operations. Vegetation removal associated with subsequent harvesting activities,
except within required preserve areas or deeded conservation casements, which arc 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. Ilona fide agricultural activities include commercial nursery, tree farm, aquaculturc, ranch, or similar
operation.
C) Routine landscape Maintenance. 7 rimming 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.
IF
dT 11 - NVEGETA'IFION RENiON'Al. PF.RNII'T
,ec Schedule: $100 per Single Family Nome l,ot.Building
$100 per Mtilt ifamily Nome Lot.Ruilding
$200 per Non -Residential Building
111case Complete ALL of the rtqutsted inli\nnallon. A Vcgetatitln Fclllcl\ al I'cnttit shall tall\ tic• if slifficicllt C\ iticll.i•
demonstrating that at least one of tile. fool 1\\ inl; Criteria has Ixc•n s lttstic\1:
1. l 11C applicant for vcgc ation ivnio\ al I1cn1111 shalI dcnions1l'.11C \\ 11\ 111t'sC r\ Athol tit ills cvstlll,�; luti\ i \ 11:9claltioll IN
not practically icasibic and prc\Ctlts tilt tvast\i1:II11C dc\C1t111111Ctit tit lllc sit.."
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(i.e., apptxl\vd site plan or appro d building lIcimill).
—3. A Final Devclolmimit Order Ims not 1xvi is,uod. tit is 110t 1411111 --d fin this Code t:a the IlttOldc.1 likill-a.ricIll tilt al
` use of the land and we'Cialtoll IYI110\31 Is the 111111111111t11 II"C"altl it, :dill\\ tilt (tic coli'llucthal tit the illtcil"I"'d lt,C
or improvement.
Al)DiTIONAI SWRIt111"i'Al Rf'Q(11R1h'Nltr'N'i'S 1'Q NT(;E L F0N HUNIOV l l`l`INll't'S;
2. '' (in addition to the site plan pro\ idetl it) the Building Department)
HIC plans must accut-11CIN, depict the Ideation of all p1\1pt1,;d tilt iltlllir,, %ouster':, dtl\c\\a\\.. sthtic tauhs, and clthcr
impnlvcnicnis.
3. 'free Survey
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protcctCd tl'cc% (o hC rcnitl\ ed :IIitl, It al)phc:t111e, (tic Illtll\ Itlllal it1.•a111011S. SIVOC, I1AIlIc ;Illd ►t\111111ta1 Ilatlti, 3141 aih',
(t) he ptvsCrvCtl or 1r1tvatcti.
4. Vegetation Reno►\ al flan
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identitit:lliun of \\hat alvas \rill tic inipac lcd h\ (tic p►\1pt1,cd tlew1ol1111cnt acts\ it\ and \\hat AIVAN an• pi011c1sc.1 for
preservation or rrplantinN.
S. Mitigation
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,hall hC prtividcd Ihrollph one of rile nrilip,atioll 111011 dolop'tc, outhnctl in I anti 14'\c1olmicnt t'odc SCiti,al
6,110,05,1).
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('odc SC(liort h 00 (1S 111)
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TIFY TI-[AT: (CHECK ONE)
(� I AM 7TIE OWNER OF RECORD OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED
PROPERTY AND WILL BE CONDUCTING THE WORK AS OWNER/BUILDER.
Disdlosure Statement- State law rEQu/res coammon to be done by licensed contractors: You have applied for a permit under an exemption to drat law.
The exemption allows you, as the owner of your property, to act as your own contractor with certain restrictions even though you do not have a license.
You must provide direct; on -site supervision of the cvns&v on yourself. You may build or improve a one -family or two-family residence or a farm
outbui/ding. You may also build or improve a commeroa/ building, provided your costs do not exceed $75,000. fie building or residence must be for your
own use or occupancy It may not be built or substantially improveconstruction► is complete, the law will presume (fiat you d for sale or lease. If you sell or lease a building you have built or substantially improved
yourself within 1 year at the built or substantially improved it for sor ale lease, which is a
violation of this exemptron. You may not hire an unlicensed person to act as your contractor or to supervise people working on your building. It is your
respom9bi//ty to make sure that people employed by you have licenses required by state law and by county or munidpal licensing ordinances You may
nn the work being done. Any person working on
not delegate d)e responsibility for supervising work to a licensed contractor who is not licensed toy you which means that you must deduct F.I. C.A. and
your building who /s not licensed must work under your direct supervision and must L bed employeur d by
must comply wib� all applicable laws,
wiU�ho/ding tax and provide workers' compensation for drat employee, all as presai
ordinances, building codes, and zoning regulators
B. ( ) I AM NOT THE OWNER OF RECORD OF TI-IE AI30VED
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. PLEASE PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION).
I CERTIFY THAT ALL INFORMATION SU13MIl-FED WITH THIS APPLICATION IS TRUE AND COMPLETE TO
*TBV OFMY WLF,I�GE•adf
ER/ AGENT SIGNATURE - CO I S A"PURE
STATE OF FLORIDA,
COUNTY OF ST. LUCIE
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged
bcfo�e m-� this _Q day of 0cp�pCi 20�,
by 1 o�Jn S Pik- , who' .
personally know to me or has produt
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(, ICE asoc i iicati
Signature of Notary
Type or Print Nam: of Notary
Notary Public Title
Commission Number
(SEAL,):
Cassidy Berger
o NOTARY PUBLIC
r ESTATE OF FLORIDA
Comm# GG973629
Expires 3/26/2024
STATE OF FLORIDA,
COUNTY OF ST. LUCIE
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged
before me this I day of Jan 207,1
by 'J o'M S J who is
personally know to me dr has produce
Type or Print Name of
Notary Public Title
Commission Numbcr
(SEAL): Cassidy Berger
NOTARY PUBLIC
e STATE OF FLORIDA
0 Comm# GG973629
0 Expires 3126/2024
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ENVIRONMENTAL R1SOIIRCF,S DEPARTMENT
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