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Home My WebLink AboutNOTICE OF VEGETATION REMOVAL APPLICATION.$oury &NOON L>�vT' wIG� r�4tC. ST. LUCIE COUNTY NOTICE OF VEGETATION REMOVAL APPLICATION 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. Filing this application does not result in an authorization to cwttmence any vegetation removal or alteration 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, LQ o the Environmental Resources Department shall review the application and approve, approve with conditions, Li Z or deny the application, based on the standards Section 6.00.05 of this Code. Applications requiting m N a concurrent building permit will be processed t W.-an will not v be released until the building permit is also Per Section 11.05.06 b. 6. of the St Lucie County Land Development e, thon 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 bums, 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 CITY: P l w: C CONTACTPHOi PARCEL SIZE: _ GATE CODE (IF EMAIL ADDRE: PROPERTY TAX ID #: PJI A CONTRACTOR UgFORMATION (IF APPLICABLE): St. Lucie County Code and Compiled Laws requires that this type ofwork be done by a licensed contractor. If applyingfor this permit under the ownerlbullder exemption, see Disclosure Statement on page 4. LAND CLEARING CONTRACTOR NAME: ADDRESS: PHONE NUMBER FLORIDA REGICERT # ST LUCIE CO. CERT. # BUILDING CONTRACTOR ADDRESS: PHONE NUMBER RuSSez,1 tiro ma&-Aa-e • RtVOar ,ems '172 - 873-60Y-9 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 he, 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 easement Fee: S55 _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: $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 AG75, AG-2.5;:AG-1, AR-1, RF-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 degetation. 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 1 . 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 Acti}rities. Vegetation removal activities associated with an adopted management phm for govemment maintained parks, recreation areas, wildlife management areas, conservation areasand preserves. The purpose of the vegetation removal' ;, activity shall be to protect and preserve the natural values and fimetions of the ecological communities present, such as, clearing for firebreaks, conducting prescribed burns, or construction of fences. B) P.mdsting Agricultn-el 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 iazm aquaculture, ranch,, or sin3lar operation. C) Routine Landscape Maintenance. . Trimming or priming 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. PLEASE HAVE THE FOLLOWING ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS NOTARIZED: I CERTIFY THAT: (CHECK ONE) A. () I AM THE OWNER OF RECORD OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY AND WILL BE CONDUCTING THE WORK AS OWNER/BUILDER- Disdosure Statement State law requires construction to be done by licensed contractors You have applied for a point under an exemption to that law. The exemption allows you as the owner of your property, to act as your own contractor with certain resbictom even though you do not have a l/cane. You must provide direct; onsite supervision of die constvcton yourself. You may build or improve a ane-family or two-family resdence or a farm out 5w ing. You may also build or improve a commerda/ building, provided your casts do not exceed $21;000, fie buBdmg or tasdence must be for your own. use or ocwpancy, it may not be built or substantially Improved for sale or lease. If you sell or /ease a building you have built or substantra/ly Improved yourself wiffiun 1 year alter the construction is complete, the law w/ll presume that you built cr substanttally improved it for sale or lease, wh/d� Ls a violaton of this exemption. You may not lure an unlicensed person to ad as your contractor or to supervise people working on your buuldlng. It is your responsbifity to make sum that people employed by you have licenses required by state law and by county or mun/dpa/ licensing ord1nances You may not delegate the responsbIlky for supervising work to a licensed contractor who is not licensed to perform the work being done. Any person working on your btdldlng who is not kensed must work under your ctrectsupervision and must be employed by you, whidt means that you must deduct FJ.CA. and wuthholctng tax and provide workers' compemsation for that employee, all as presalbed by law. Your construction must comply with al/ applloble laws, ordinances, building codes, and zoning regulab'ons B. (X) I AM NOT THE OWNER OF RECORD OF TEE ABOVED DESCRIBED PROPERTY; HOWEVER, I HAVE AUTHORITY TO ACT AS AGENT FOR TEE OWNER OF RECORD. (St. Lucie County Cade and Compiled Laws requires that this type of work be done by a licensed contractor. PLEASE PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION). I CERTIFY THAT ALL INFORMATION S Ti THIS I PLICA N IS TRUE AND C SPLETE TO THEBEST OF MY KNOWLED OWNER/ AGENT SIGNATURE CTOR SIGNATURE STATE OF FLORIDA, COUNTY OF ST. LUCIE The foregoing instrument was before me this) RI -IL day of F, T as identification. 4aajlue of Notary LU c or Print Name ofNotary STATE OF FLORIDA, COUNTY OF ST. LUCIE The foregoing instrument was acknowledged befor this I $ day of $ , ?fi��i, by O h A L t r/mil j (who is _ pgEsonallv ]now to melor has produced — as identification. L� tI G, <�44Wry Type or Print Name ofNotary Notary Public Title Notary Public ✓ Title I'—i"I tY-(;7 Co>ffiissionNumber 6 '�;oaNsLmL— no.yy MIS" LAURIE C. SNYDEp (SEAL): 2.4. t;pr.,, LAURIE C. SNYOER (S')' ,` Notary Puellc •Slate of FIorIOa Notary Puellc - State of Florida 5,"My Comm, Expires Aup 1, 20fI My Comin. Expltes Aug 1, 2017 „,Commiaslan M FF041047 , Commission a FF 041047 -IF ######ii####titiitii######t#tit#ii###i###tt##ttiit#t#i####ittii#i##i#iiiiiiiiiiii##### APPROVED_ DEYIED_ REVIEWIDI APPROVED BY: ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT / DATE 4 UPDATED 4n62012 PART H - VEGETATION REMOVAL PERMIT Fee Schedule: $100 per Single Family Home LottBuilding $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 minimum necessary in order to implement a Final Development Order (Le.; 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 ADDITIONAL SUBMITTAL RE UIREMENTS FOR VEGETATION REMOVAL PERMITS: 1. Site Plan/Construction Plan The plans must accurately depict the location of all proposed buildings, structures, driveways, septic tanks, and other improvements. I 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. 3. 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. 4. 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 6.00.05.1) and include a mitigation plan outlining proposed mitigation method on the tree survey and/or site plan. NOV2 fit'llon to o10?. l I OC .I look ,'sI 140f DON � not be accommodated on -site and additional inches of credit are required based ntigation plan shall be attached for review and approval of ERD Director Section 6.00.035'^"�"`4s +3 into _' eAis-" '6— �o 41 authorization be preserve( Paid to the County. As part the issuam submit to an inspection of the phmtedh'ei Certificate of occupancy or other use atd P.10W, , i,HU'a l ant activity, the itigation fees shall be :operty owner shall the issuance of a UPDATED 4262012