Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County
Roger P. Stewart Center
3629 Queen Palm Drive · Tampa, FL 33619
Ph: (813) 627-2600 · Fax: (813) 627-2630

WEA10 - Noticed Exemption Activities in Wetlands

This form is to provide notice for exempt activities as required in Section 1-11.11(1)(b), Wetlands, and/or Section 1-14.05(a), Mangrove Trimming and Preservation, Rules of the EPC. A fee for this review is not required. Incomplete applications, including omission of required drawings/site plan, will not be processed until all missing information is provided. Please attach drawings and required documents. Drawings must show 1) parcel boundaries, 2) existing shoreline, 3) wetland boundary (ditch and/or pond), and 4) location of proposed activities.

1. Property Owner Information

First Name

Last Name

Company Name (if applicable)

* Street Address

* City

* State

* Zip Code

Phone

Fax

Email Address

2. Agent Information (if applicable)

First Name

Last Name

Company Name (if applicable)

Street Address

City

State

Zip Code

Phone

Fax

Email Address

3. Site Information

* Folio Number of Site (if more than one Folio Number, seperate by comma):

(xxxxxx.xxxx)

* Section/Township/Range (STR) of Site:

(xx-xx-xx)

4. Proposed Noticed Exemption Activity in Wetlands

Please refer to Section 1-11.11(1)(b), Wetlands, Rules of the EPC.

Select the Exempt Activitie(s) you are proposing.

a. Development within artificially created ditches which were excavated within predominantly upland soils within the project limits. This excludes historic streams and creeks.

b. Development within wholly owned artificially created wetlands (pond), less than 1 acre in size.

c. Alterations to commercial fish ponds.

5. Types of Exempt Mangrove Trimming Proposed

Please refer to Section 1-14.05(a), Mangrove Trimming and Preservation, Rules of the EPC. If selecting option (c) or (d), documentation is required and can be submitted below. Trimming mangroves below 6 feet in height will not be permitted. A Professional Mangrove Trimmer (PMT) may be required.

Select the Exempt Activitie(s) you are proposing.

a. Riparian mangrove fringe with existing mangroves 10 ft or less in height, located on private property. No Professional Mangrove Trimmer (PMT) is required. For shorelines greater than 150 ft, no more that 65% may be trimmed.

b. Riparian mangrove fringe with existing mangroves greater than 10 ft no more than 24 ft in height, located on private property. For shorelines greater than 150 ft, no more than 65% may be trimmed. PMT required.

c. Reestablishment or maintenance of a riparian mangrove fringe to a previous configuration, where mangroves do not exceed 24 ft in height. Documentation of previous authorization required. PMT required for mangroves exceeding 10 ft in height.

d. Maintenance trimming of mangroves in accordance with a previous exemption or governmental authorization. Documentation of previous authorization required. PMT required.

6. Additional Information for Trimming Mangroves

a. Has a conservation easement or any other restriction been placed on the property?

Yes (if Yes, explain)

b. Has a mangrove trimming, dock or dredge and fill permit been previously issued for this property?

Yes (if Yes, list Permits)

7. General Description and Comments

* a. Please provide a general description of work to be performed including any comments.

Submit Document

Please submit a copy of your documentation. This includes any drawings, permits, etc. that are required. Click on Browse to search for the file on your computer, then select Upload.

Terms of Agreement

* Statement of Understanding

I certify that I am the record owner of the subject property or am acting as the duly authorized agent to the property owner. I understand that my notice will not be processed if there is any missing or invalid information as incomplete applications, including omission of required drawings/site plan, will not be processed until all missing information is provided. I am familiar with the information contained in this notice and that to the best of my knowledge and belief, such information is true, complete and accurate. Activities authorized under this exemption do not imply exemption from obtaining all proper permits or complying with regulations of other federal, state, or local agencies. If EPC staff does not contact me within 30 days of this application submittal, I may proceed with the activities described herein.

* Indicates Response Required