Community Development Department
18400 Murdock Circle | Port Charlotte FL 33948
Building Phone: 941.743.1201| Building Fax: 941.743.1213
Zoning Phone: 941.743.1964 | Zoning Fax: 941.743.1598
BuildingSvcs@CharlotteCountyFL.gov
www.CharlotteCountyFL.gov
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Permit Number
Application Date
20
CSR Initials:
Select from the following:
Tree Preservation
Tree Removal Authorization
Memorandum of Exemption of Fees
No Tree Affidavit
1
I certify that _____ (number) of trees on the above-described property are to be preserved/protected according to the methods set forth in Charlotte
County Buffers, Landscaping, and Tree Requirements, Section 3-9-100. (Provide one (1) site plan.)
CHARLOTTE COUNTY TREE PERMIT APPLICATION
Job Address: _________________________________________________________________________________ Parcel ID _________________________________
Lot Number: _______ Property Type: Residential ____ Commercial ____ Check all that apply: Individual Trees ____ Lot Clearing ____
Contractor or Owner/Builder: ___________________________________________________________ Contractor License #: _____________________________
Mailing Address: _________________________________________Phone: ______________________Email:______________________________________________
1. Tree Preservation:
Will any trees be preserved on site? Yes_____ No _____
2. Tree Removal Authorization:
Will any trees be removed from the site? Yes_____ No _____
I request that _____ (number) trees on the above-described property and indicated on the attached site plan be removed utilizing the Tree Removal
Authorization as provided in Charlotte County Buffers, Landscaping, and Tree Requirements, Section 3-9-100. (Provide one (1) site plan) Indicate reason
for removal:
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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3. Memorandum of Exemption of Fees:
I certify that _____ (number) trees on the above-described property are exempt from Tree Removal Authorization and removal fees as provided by the
tree protection requirements of Charlotte County Buffers, Landscaping, and Tree Requirements, Section 3-9-100. (Provide one (1) site plan) Indicate
reason for removal:
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
------------------------------------------------------------------ OR ------------------------------------------------------------------------
4. No Tree Affidavit:
There are NO TREES currently located on site. (Use affidavit below)
________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________
Signature of Applicant Printed Name of Applicant
State of Florida, County of ________________________________
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _____________ day of _______________________________, 20____________
by __________________________________________________, who is personally known to me or who has produced _______________________
as identification and who did / did not take an oath.
___________________________________________ __________________________________________ ______________________
Signature of Notary Notary’s Printed Name Commission Number
I agree to assume full responsibility for the removal of said trees(s) and for compliance with all applicable County and State regulations
regarding the proper disposal of brush and yard trimmings. Further, I will replace trees as required by the Charlotte County Code.
Environmental Inspection*: $ 55.00
*Please note site review is cursory, additional wildlife or environmental reviews may be required by
state and federal agencies if protected species are found on site.
*Required for all lot clearing applications
For properties in which the total area to be cleared exceeds 1 acres, the submittal of a current
protected species assessment and FLUCCS map will be required.
Residential Tree**: $ 70.00
Commercial Tree**: $ 80.00
**Plus total # of caliper inches removed __________ x $1.00 (total from page 2): $____________
Total Fee: $____________
Applicant’s Signature: _____________________________________________________ Date: ___________________________
Authorized County Official: _________________________________________________ Date: ___________________________
An approved barricade inspection must be obtained in order to receive credit for tree preservation.
To request a barricade inspection, call (941) 743-1204 or (941) 743-1205.
A final inspection may be conducted by staff to ensure compliance with all of the applicable permit conditions