HomeMy WebLinkAboutPiper Vegetation Removal AppDocuSign Envelope ID: 24A00F89-BFD0-4E8B-8F01-F34151IF87FB
DATE SUB V1tTl'ED:
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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.
Filar ,this li'catinn does not result in an authori-,ation to commence any vegetation removal or alteration.
_ _:pt*fis#i (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.
IncoITiPfete applications will not be acctpwd in accordance with seciiun i I,05.06 (a) of die St. Lucie: County Land Dcvcic+p'lie nt ('Dde.
Within twenty (20) days alter an application has he an determined to 6e completc, the Environmental Resources Department shall rev ic+v
the application and approve, approva with conditions, or deny the application, based an. the standards set forth in Section h-00.05 of thls
Cade. Applications requiring a concurrent building permit will be processed wi:h,n Ibc samr twenty' f201 day 6rneiramu. ilowevcr will
not he released until the building permit is also approved.
Per Section 1 I.05_D6 b 6. of the St. Lucie County Land Dcvetopment Code, the filing of an application shall be deenied to extend
permission to the Environmental Resources Director, or designee, to inspect the subject site for purpoaes of evaluating the application.
Please list any specifie infurmal'ton such as a gate code or the IIL:cuss ity of 24 hour notice due to cattle eating, eon ifcIIad burns. ours ide
pets, etc.
In the ei ant th-dt it is determined that arty federal or state ptntr cted 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 inurtediately
nottry the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation CnmmissiDn, 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 restiming development.
PROJECT ENFORMATION
OWNERS NAME: ❑ u2I] P
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CONTACT PHONE(S) #: - SS ! -
PARCEL SIZE: a a. 5 F PROPERTY TAX ID 0: 4544
GATE CODE (IF AIPPLICABLF_j:
EMAIL ADDRESS: bFI-&E Pft ebb" t3u:Z6DN Ir T
CONTACT PRUNE NUMBER FOR PERNRT PICK UP:
CONTRACTOR INFUR11IATION; APPLICABLE
St. Lucie County Code and Compiled Laws requires that this type oftvork be done by a licensed cont)-actor
under the oumerlbuilder exemption, see Disclosure Statement opt page 4.
LAND CLEARING CONTRACTOR NAME:
ADDRESS: PHONE NUMBER:
FLORIDA REG/CERT # ST LUCIE CO. CERT. g
BUILDING CONTRACTOR
ADDRESS: PHONE NUMBER:
If applving for this permit
BRIEFLY DESCRI BE THE PROPOSED VEGETATION REIIIOVAL. INCLUDE LOCATION TYPE AND QLANITITY
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COMPLETE Xjl= PtRT I OR I BELOW:
PART 1 - EXEMPTI0ti
Any person who intends to remove or cause the death of any vegetation pursuant to ally of the following exemptions must
first fill out Part I of this form. The burden of proving entitlement to any particular exemplion 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 l' 1n 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 boria fide site development plans or vegetatirn
inventuries: provided such cleariing, 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 orunder the control of the operatioe 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: S55
*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 front any residential parcel
(including those in the AG-5, AG-2.5. AG-1, AR-1. LtE-1, and RIC 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 notrequire a permit. Initial clearing of a site is nett 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.
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P,%-RT tl - %'ECE'rATION RENl0V.%L PERMIT
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Fee Schedule: $100 per Single Scantily Home Lot/Building
$100 per Multifamily Home Lot/Building
$200 per Non -Residential Building
Please complete ALL of the requested information. A Vegetation Removal Peimit 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 nzinimurn necessary in order to implement a Final Development Order
(i.e.; approved site plan or approved building permit).
3. A Final Development Order has not been issued, or is not required by this Code for the intended non-uur:cultural
use of the land and vegetation removal is the minimum necessary to allow for the construction of the Int:rded use
or improvement.
ADDITIONAL SLIBJNllT AL REQUIREMENTS FOR NT, GETATION REMOVAL PERtiIffs,
2. 4 _ (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, iFapplicable, 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 shal I 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 6.00.05.1)).
Pnor to the issuance of any authorization for commencemenr 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 rnitig'ation, the property owner shall submit to an inspection of the
planted relocated/presmed materials 19 months after the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or other use
authorization.
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PLEASE 1JL4VE THE FOLL2tiNN NG aCI:N )WLEDGEYIENTS NOTikRIZED:
I CERTIFY THAT: (CHECK ONE)
A. ;- } 1 A.M THE OWNER OF RECORD OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED
PROPERTY AND WILT. BE CONDUCTING THS WORK AS O)A'NERrBUILD£R,
aks osure statement: state law rsqulres I. arrstrirctfarr to be dame by i'censzrl comb�r7ars you have eppked tar a purmt under an vrainption to that 63K
rr/e ztnmptjon allows YM as the Owner of four properw,, to aci as your awrl cur+Goctor tutor rerta.n restnMOY75' even though ycvr de nut hates a lkense
You must orovrde overt on -we strpervisan of the awstruman fat.•rsa. you may build ar imp me a ane-family ar t;vo-/afm'r residence or a farm
outbuifdiiv. You may also build or improve a commeraa/ burldrny, provdn-d kaurr 5_- do not axcaed $ys tom. The bv11dlrV er residerce must be far your
ow? use or ocrup rrrCy. it may not be built ar substantially linpmVed for sale or. use. Yyou sell or Jesse a bolding you hav& bV4 ar improved
{ourw, ,Pffiin I wear after he cnrufrucom is complete' the 4ov" rvdl presume Drat you built or substanlally ±moroved rt For sale or lease Pllhrbh is a
•rioFatlon or t"W e'remption. ! uu may not h re an unkrerrmd person to act as your ron7rj=r or to supa-V•ise people ++urtung an yarn building. It is roar
rC5Vonsrbrlity W MAC. sure char people a'PPIQYed by you nave dcenses required by 50ty law and by county cc murvapal lrcemmng ardirranCes You may
not d_legate the responsibiNy ftar auper %'m17q work ru a !lean5'ed core arfor who is not &[cased eV pe- orris the work b ra drxre Any J=ran working air
ya r buWihq riho ra not li.nns d rnus+, nark under your dire-# ;any rvia�fon and must be _wrraivyed by ya+f V,*tch nWns dur you must dedext F.LC.A. a: rd
wimho.'ding tar and provide workers' mmpen-i0onn rbr prat emplpyep all as pres'n1w by lase. Your consNuchorr must cumoly x+lfr all applicable FaH�,
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 tvpe ojwork be done by a licensed
contractor. PLEASE PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION).
I CERTIFY THAT ALL INFORMATION SUBMTTT WiTH THIS APPLICATION IS TRUE AND COMPLETE TO
F' MY KNOWLEDGE.
�c ,�T SIGNATURE CONTRACTOR SIGNATURE
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
Kerry A. Sisson
Signature of Notary
TYe or Print Name of Notary
Notary Public Title
Commission Number
STATE OF FLORIDA,
COUNTY OF ST. LUCIE
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged
before me this te day of _-10.A 20;A
by , who is
personally know to me or has produced
*aot3Eti-WIAslc�S� n��U as identification
Signature of Notary
Kerry A. Sisson
Type or Print Name of Notary
Notary Public Title
Commission Number
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Kerry A Sisson Kerry A Sisson
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APPROVED DENIED
REVIEWED/ APPROVED BY:
ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT / DATE
UPDATED 8 28/2019