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ST.LUCIE COUNTY
NOTICE Or VEGETATION REMOVAL
tra Rs I 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.
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Filing(leis application sloes not result in an authorization to commence any vegetq_tion rertroval ar 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 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 INFO ON
OWNERS.NAME.`.
OWNERS ADDRESS,:. _
PROJEC _ CA ON/ADDRESS: -- L
CITY: t k k- STATE:
CONTACT PiI _, (S)#:
PARCEL SIZE: PROPERTY TAX ID#:J y 19, lo �
GATE CODE(IF APPLICABLE):
EMAIL ADDRESS:
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER FOR PERMIT PICK UP:
CONTRACTOR INFORMATION&APPLICABLE);-,
St.Lucie County Code and Compiled Laws requires that this type of work he done by a licensed contractor. If applying.for this permit
under the ownerlbuilder exemption, 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:
BRIEFLY DESCRIBE THE PROPOSED VEGETATION REMOVAL,INCLUDE LOCATION TYPE AND QUANITITY
OF VEGETATION TO BE REMOVED PROVIDE A SKETCH OR SITE PLAN IF APPLICABLE DEPICTING WHERE'
PROPOSED REMOVAL AND/OR DEVELOPMENT WILL OCCUR.
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PAhtT I-EXEMPTION
IG-Y 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 minintal 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 iti 6 utility easement,dr'aliiage easelllenl st(nri water 1t1ai1agemeat t tra 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 c6nstrued to allow the removal of altei`aiioii of airy 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.
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 cotistrtictlotl of feiaces.
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.
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PART 11-VEGETATION REM- OVA_>,PERMIT
Fee Schedule: $100 per Single Family Home Lot/Building
$100 per Multifamily Home Lot/Building
$200 per Non-Residential Building
Please complete ALL ofthe requested information. A Vegetation Removal Permit shall only be issued if sufficient evidence
demonstrating that ai least one of the fbilowing e iietia liar liceti 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 minimum 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-agricultural
use of the land and vegetation removal is the minimum necessary to allow for the construction of the intended use
or improvement.
."DITION-A ,SUBMITTAT.REQUIREMENTS- FOR VEGETATION REMOVAL,PERMITS:
Z. bite Flan/Constructnon Plai (in addition to he'site plan p-.wide-' to the Building Department)
The Flans must accurately depict the location of all proposed buildings, strictures, 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 will be impacted by the proposed development activity and what areas are proposed for
preservation or replanting.
5, Wittigation
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 calcularions per Land Development Code Sectioti 6.00.05.D atid iticlilde 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.D).
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.
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=�LEAlSE HAVE THE FOLL ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS NOTAR&EDi
I CERTIFY THAT; (CHECK ONE)
A ( ) I AM THE OWNER OF RECORD OF THE ABOVE DFSCRIBED
PROPERTY AND WRJ,BF,CONDUCTING THE.WORK AS OWNF.R/BLJII,DF,R,
Disclosure Statement.State law requires construcdon to be done by ricensed contractors You have applied for a permit under an exemption to that law.
The exemption allows you,as the owner of your property,to act as your own contractor with certain restrictlons even though you do not have a license.
you, rust prmZirla mire,y anske supemi !All of the comftctfQn youlse/Z You quy buftd or irporome a aae-famiy nr hwo-famtV nrdenro f-- a Earn.
outbuilding. You may also build or improve a commercial bullding,provided your casts do not exceed$75,000, The building crresidence must be for your
own use or occupancy.It maynotbe built orsubstantially Improved forsale orlease.If you sell or lease a building you have builtorsubstantiallyimproved
yourself with/;I year aller the construcrion Is complete, 64e law will presume that you built or substantially Improved it for sale,or lease, which is a
violation of this exemption. You may not hire an unlicensed person to act as your contractor or to supervise people worldng on your building.It&your
responsibillty to make sure that people employed by you have licenses required by state law and by county or municipal licensing ordinances. You may
not delegate the responsibility for supervlsing work to a licensed contractor who Is not licensed to perform the work being done.Any person working on
your building who Ls not licensed must work under your direct supervision and must be employed by you, which means that you must deduct F.LC.A,and
w/thholding tax and provide workers'compensation for that employee,all as prescribed by law. 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 of work be done by a licensed
contractor. PLEASE PROVIDE DOCU NTATION).
I CERT ALL INFORMATION SUB WITH THIS APPLICATION IS TRUE AND COMPLETE TO
T � ST OWLEDGE.
WNE AG N SIGNATURE NR SIGNATURE
STATE OF FLORIDA,, STATE OF FLOR-1-Plk
COUNTY OF ST.LUCIE COUNTY OF ST. LUCIE
The foregoin ent was a knowle The foregoing' s ent w cknowled ed
be f me this day of ,2 before m this day of , 24�
by who is by � K� who is
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