Tree Permit Prcess Intake: 1. Applicants may btain the Tree Permit Applicatins frm the Envirnmental Resurces Divisin in the Planning and Zning Department lcated at 444 SW 2 nd Avenue, 3 rd Flr, Miami, FL 33130. Applicatins may als be dwnladed frm the Planning and Zning website at http://www.miamigv.cm/planning/treeprtectin.html. 2. The cmpleted tree permit applicatin, alng with the supprting dcumentatin required, shall be submitted t the Envirnmental Resurces Divisin. A nntechnical cmpleteness review is cnducted f yur applicatin and cnstructin plans/dcuments with the bjective f identifying any missing, critical elements prir t the actual start f the frmal review prcess. If elements are missing, yu will be advised f any missing plans/dcuments. a. Checklists (attached) have been designed t list the required supprting dcumentatin needed fr cmpliance. The fllwing Checklists shall be used fr the belw listed prjects: New cnstructin with the remval, relcatin r rt pruning f trees (A) New cnstructin with n tree remvals, relcatins r rt pruning (B) Tree remval, relcatin, rt pruning, trimming withut cnstructin (C) Tree planting in the City Right-f-Ways (D) (A cmbinatin f checklists may be applicable depending n the scpe f wrk) 3. An applicatin/prcess number is issued and the applicant (n file) is ntified via email. Applicants can check n the review status via the internet using the prcess number issued. Review: 4. Upn receipt f the tree permit applicatin, the department shall review said applicatin fr cmpliance. The review shall include a field inspectin f the site and referral f the applicatin t ther departments r agencies, as necessary, such as Planning Envirnmental (PA, PE r PH). Nte: The prpsed scpe f wrk f the tree permit applicatin is reviewed in accrdance with Zning and Public Wrks review and cmments fr the new cnstructin. 5. Once the review is cmpleted, the applicant (n file) is ntified f the review results and the Department shall issue a ntice f Intended Decisin. This ntice is psted nt the subject prperty r adjacent t fr ten (10) calendar days which prvides all interested parties the pprtunity t review and appeal the Intended Decisin. Issuance f Permit: 6. If n appeals are received within the appeal perid, the applicant (n file) is ntified and a receipt is generated fr payment. 7. Once payment is made, the permit is issued accrdingly. Final Inspectin: 8. The final inspectin shall be cmpleted n mre than six (6) mnths frm the apprval date f the tree permit. This inspectin shall be apprved prir t requesting a Temprary Certificate f Occupancy (TCO) r Certificate f Occupancy (CO) frm the Building Department. 9. T request the final inspectin, the applicant shall call the number indicated n the permit card r the Envirnmental Resurces Divisin at 305.416.1551. 10. The inspectin is cnducted within 24-48 hurs f the requested date. 11. Upn apprval f the final inspectin, the permit is apprved and finalized. 444 S.W. 2 ND Avenue, 3 rd Flr, Miami, Flrida 33130 Telephne: (305) 416-1400 Fax: (305) 416-2156 EnvirnmentalRes@miamigv.cm
Tree Permit Applicatin Checklist (A) NEW CONSTRUCTION Tree permit applicatin cmpleted, signed and ntarized by prperty wner r authrized representative (prf f wnership r authrizatin must be submitted) New cnstructin / Building Prcess Number prvide the Master Building Prcess Number, fr new cnstructin, in cnjunctin with the tree permit applicatin. Please nte: The prpsed scpe f wrk f the tree permit applicatin is reviewed in accrdance with Zning and Public Wrks review and cmments fr the new cnstructin. Written statement - frm prperty wner r authrized representative indicating the reasn(s) fr the wrk Three (3) signed and sealed sets f the fllwing plans: Tree/Bundary survey drawn t scale, identifying the tree species, lcatin, and listing the height, spread and diameter f all existing trees including all trees within the right-f-way. Plan shall illustrate the lcatin f all existing structures and any verhead and/r undergrund utilities. This survey shall be prepared by a prfessinal Land Surveyr, licensed in the state and dated n mre than 12 mnths. The Base Building Line, establishing the prperty bundaries, shall be marked n said Bundary Survey by the Building r Public Wrks Department. Dispsitin Plan / Site Plan- drawn t scale, identifying and listing all existing trees and specifying the cnditin f each tree and whether said trees are t remain, t be remved, r t be relcated. The tree dispsitin plan shall superimpse all prpsed new cnstructin. Plan shall include lt dimensins, Center Line, Mnument Line and adjacent street names Tree Replacement/Landscaping Plan - drawn t scale, illustrating all prpsed new cnstructin, new lcatins f relcated and newly installed trees. Said plan shall include lt dimensins, Center Line, Mnument Line and depict adequate tree spacing between trees, hardscapes and utility lines. Tree requirements fr bth Miami 21 landscape requirements as well as Chapter 17 tree replacement requirements shall be included and depicted n the Landscape Plan t ensure bth requirements are met. If minimum tree requirements are nt prvided n-site, applicant must meet alternative requirements via ff-site replacement r Tree Trust Fund Tree Prtectin / Planting / Maintenance Plan identifying all trees t remain n site with the apprved tree prtectin plan and prtectin barrier detail, as guided by a Certified Arbrist. Said plan shall als include the details n newly installed planting materials and a ne (1) year maintenance guarantee. *All plans shall be prepared by and bear the seal f a registered Landscape Architect currently licensed in the state r by persns authrized by F.S. ch. 481 t prepare landscape plans r drawings. Certified Arbrist Reprt prviding an assessment n all existing trees with the trees specificatins (cnditin, species, size, etc.) and includes clr phtgraphs in supprt f the assessment. Said reprt shall be dated n mre than three (3) mnths 444 S.W. 2 ND Avenue, 3 rd Flr, Miami, Flrida 33130 Telephne: (305) 416-1400 Fax: (305) 416-2156 EnvirnmentalRes@miamigv.cm
NEW CONSTRUCTION CHECKLIST (B) WITH NO TREE IMPACT (N tree remvals, relcatins r rt pruning) New cnstructin / Building Prcess Number prvide the Master Building Prcess Number, fr new cnstructin, in cnjunctin with the tree permit applicatin New Cnstructin Plan: Tree/Bundary survey drawn t scale, identifying the tree species, lcatin, and listing the height, spread and diameter f all existing trees including all trees within the right-f-way. Plan shall illustrate the lcatin f all existing structures and any verhead and/r undergrund utilities. This survey shall be prepared by a prfessinal land surveyr, licensed in the state and dated n mre than 12 mnths Dispsitin Plan / Site Plan- drawn t scale, shwing the prpsed new cnstructin and identifying and listing all existing trees and specifying the cnditin f each tree. Said plan shall be prepared by and bear the seal f a registered Landscape Architect currently licensed in the state. Tree Prtectin Plan plan shall identify all trees t remain n site with the apprved tree prtectin plan and prtectin barrier detail, as guided by a Certified Arbrist. Certified Arbrist Reprt shall identify and prvide phtgraphs f all existing trees and list their species, height, spread, diameter, cnditin and tree prtectin zne (TPZ). Said reprt shall be dated n mre than three (3) mnths Nte: Said plan(s) shall be Signed and Sealed, perfrated by the Building Department and inserted int the riginal Master Building Plan set, prir t apprval. 444 S.W. 2 ND Avenue, 3 rd Flr, Miami, Flrida 33130 Telephne: (305) 416-1400 Fax: (305) 416-2156 EnvirnmentalRes@miamigv.cm
Tree Permit Applicatin Checklist (C) Nn-Cnstructin Tree permit applicatin cmpleted, signed and ntarized by prperty wner r authrized representative (prf f wnership r authrizatin must be submitted) Written statement - frm prperty wner r authrized representative indicating the reasn(s) fr the wrk Prperty sketch Use an existing bundary survey r hand drawn sketch t: Shw the lcatin, species, height, DBH and canpy spread f all existing trees n site. This includes trees within the adjacent right-f-way. Indicate which trees are t be relcated, remved r remain Shw the prpsed lcatin, species, height, DBH and canpy spread f all relcatin and required replacement trees t be planted Survey/sketch shall illustrate the lcatin f all existing structures, prperty bundaries, adjacent rads and any verhead and/r undergrund utilities. Base Building Line marked n the Bundary Survey. This is btained at the Building r Public Wrks Dept. Certified Arbrist Reprt (when applicable) - prviding an assessment n all existing trees with the trees specificatins (cnditin, species, size, etc.) and includes clr phtgraphs in supprt f the assessment. Said reprt shall be dated n mre than three (3) mnths Measuring Tree Diameter 1. Measure the circumference (like measuring yur waist) f the tree at 4 ½ feet abve the grund level. 2. Use a calculatr t divide the circumference by 3.1416. This will give yu the diameter at breast height (DBH). DBH = Circumference x 3.1416 Fr example, a Live Oak with a 45 in. circumference wuld have a diameter f 14.3 in. 444 S.W. 2 ND Avenue, 3 rd Flr, Miami, Flrida 33130 Telephne: (305) 416-1400 Fax: (305) 416-2156 EnvirnmentalRes@miamigv.cm
Tree Permit Applicatin Checklist (D) New cnstructin RIGHT-OF-WAY PLANTING Tree Permit Applicatin cmpleted, signed and ntarized by prperty wner r authrized representative (prf f authrizatin must be submitted) Written statement - frm prperty wner r authrized representative indicating the reasn(s) fr the wrk Prf f wnership a cpy f the Warranty Deed; Miami-Dade Tax infrmatin r Crprate Reslutin. Tree/Bundary Survey drawn t scale, identifying the tree species, lcatin, and listing the height, spread and diameter f all existing trees including all trees within the right-f-way. Plan shall illustrate the lcatin f all existing structures and any verhead and/r undergrund utilities. This survey shall be prepared by a prfessinal land surveyr, licensed in the state and dated n mre than 12 mnths Site Plan/Landscaping Plan - drawn t scale, shwing the prpsed new cnstructin (including lt dimensins, Center Line, Mnument Line, right-f-way imprvements, hardscapes, verhead and/r undergrund utilities) and the trees, shrubs and grund cver t be planted int the right-f-way. Any existing and the prpsed tree species, lcatin, height, spread and diameter shall be depicted n the plan. Nn-Cnstructin Tree Permit Applicatin cmpleted, signed and ntarized by prperty wner r authrized representative (prf f authrizatin must be submitted) Written statement - frm prperty wner r authrized representative indicating the reasn(s) fr the wrk Prf f wnership a cpy f the Warranty Deed; Miami-Dade Tax infrmatin r Crprate Reslutin. Bundary survey/prperty sketch identifying the tree species, lcatin, and listing the height, spread and diameter f all existing and prpsed trees within the right-f-way. Plan shall illustrate the lcatin f all existing structures and any verhead and/r undergrund utilities. 444 S.W. 2 ND Avenue, 3 rd Flr, Miami, Flrida 33130 Telephne: (305) 416-1400 Fax: (305) 416-2156 EnvirnmentalRes@miamigv.cm
CITY OF MIAMI PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT 444 S.W. 2 ND AVENUE, 3 RD FLOOR MIAMI, FLORIDA 33130 TELEPHONE: (305) 416-1400 FAX: (305) 416-2156 Cntact Persn Phne/Email: Date Received: Received by: TREE PERMIT APPLICATION FOR DEPARTMENTAL USE ONLY Permit Number: Fee: Name ( Owner): Address: Phne: Email: Permit Type: New Cnstructin Nn-Cnstructin Bundaries: Private Prperty Public Prperty Scpe f Wrk: Planting Remval Trimming Relcatin Rt Pruning FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION ONLY: Other: After-the-Fact Cmpletin / Extensin Master Prcess Number: Single/Tw-Family Husing Multi-family / Cmmercial Fli Number: Prperty Address (fr cmpletin permits, prvide a cpy f the permit card): Number f Trees: Wrk Descriptin (fr cmpletin permits, prvide reasn fr expiratin): Owner/Authrized Agent s name (print): Owner s signature: (STATE OF FLORIDA) (COUNTY OF MIAMI-DADE) The freging instrument was acknwledged befre me this day f, 20, A.D., persnally appeared befre me, an fficer authrized t administer aths and take acknwledgements, by as Owner/ Manager/ Authrized Agent f, wh is persnally knwn t me r wh prduced as identificatin. Ntary Public, State f Flrida [SEAL] Submissin f this applicatin des nt authrize the remval r alteratin f any vegetatin. A tree permit must be issued prir t the cmmencement f any remvals, relcatins, trimming, rt pruning and/r mitigatin planting.