PROCEDURES FOR OBTAINING PERMITS:

Land Disturbance, Tree Removal, and Sand/Fill Permits are all addressed on the same application. All applications need a site address, property reference number, and contact information for the owner/agent for reference by NESD staff. Each application should include detailed description of proposed activities on the property/parcel. Applications need an original signature of the applicant and a site map or attached drawing of proposed activities. Applications are addressed in the order submitted and NESD staff will contact the applicant if any additional information is needed concerning the project. At the completion of the permitting process, someone from NESD office will contact the applicant for permit pickup. Fees are required for permits and will be collected at time of permit pickup. All permits and NESD comments must be kept onsite for the duration all of permitted activities.

Download Land & Tree Permit Application (pdf)

Tree Removal Permit Procedure:

1) Complete a Land & Tree Management Permit. Application available on the Internet or NESD offices. Return to 1190 West Leonard Street. Be sure to state on site plan all proposed tree removal activities.

2) NESD staff will make a site visit to the parcel. Visits are scheduled in order of applications received.

3) NESD staff will determine if proposed tree removal activities are permittable under Escambia County’s Land Development Code (LDC).

4) If mitigation is required for tree removal, the applicant will be contacted and informed of the options of tree mitigation.

5) If applicable, the applicant will submit a mitigation plan to NESD for recommendation for approval.

6) After approval, permit application is then entered into a database and the applicant is contacted for permit pickup.

7) Fees will be assessed and explained to the applicant. Fees are due at time of permit pickup.

Tree Protection Standards can be referenced in Article 7 of the Escambia County LDC and/or the FAQ section on the Tree Ordinance.


Land Disturbance Permit Procedure:

1) State on site plan all proposed land disturbance activities.

2) NESD staff will make a site visit to the parcel in order of application received.

3) NESD staff will determine if proposed land disturbance activities are permittable under Escambia County’s Land Development Code (LDC).

4) After approval, permit application is then entered into a database and the applicant is contacted for permit pickup and fee payment.


Sand Permit for Santa Rosa Island and Perdido Key:

1) Obtain a Land & Tree Management Permit available on the Internet or NESD, complete application, and return at 1190 West Leonard Street along with a sample of the sand to be placed on the site.

2) NESD staff will make a site visit to the parcel in order of application received. Sand will be evaluated to match criteria for permitted sand to be placed on Perdido Key and/or Santa Rosa Island.

3) If sand is not found to match criteria for placement, the applicant will be contacted and asked to submit another sample to NESD for review.

4) NESD staff will determine if proposed sand placement activities are permittable under Escambia County’s Land Development Code (LDC).

5) After approval, permit application is then entered into a database and the applicant is contacted for permit pickup and fee payment.

Sand Permit criteria can be referenced in Article 12.05.00 of the Escambia County LDC

Information to Build 'Private' Artificial Reefs

Two Large Area Artificial Reef Sites (LAARS) were permitted to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) by US Army Corps of Engineers.

As "Designated Agent" for FWC, Escambia County Marine Resources Division Chief (Robert Turpin) performs reef materials inspections and other duties pursuant to the  Army Corps' permit.

Please see the "Procedures and Guidelines for Private Reef Permitting & Deployment documents" for information regarding allowable materials, inspection, and other Army Corps requirements.

Procedures and Guidelines for Private Reef

Permitting & Deployment

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