IMPORTANT
- Projects with encroachments into the listed tree protective distances may have the plan certified by an approved arborist under the COT self-certified arborist program
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Owner-Builder Acknowledgement form may be required.
Driveway Submittal Requirements
- Survey: For driveway less than 1,000 square feet assumed elevations on a 25’ grid and 10’ past the property lines.
- Ditches: If the driveway crosses a ditch system in the City of Tampa right-of-way, all standard details required per section IV.C.3 of the Stormwater Technical Manual must be on the plan.
- Trees: Identify all trees within 20’ of proposed work (including species and diameter of each). Specimen trees 24” DBH (diameter breast height) require a minimum of 15’ protective distance and Grand Trees 32” DBH or larger require a minimum of 20’ from the construction.
- Site Plan: show the area of work; a complete site plan should be submitted for review.
- Location & Dimensions: Indicate location and dimensions of proposed driveway, all property lines, and right of way dimensions.
- Pavers: If the driveway will be constructed using paver blocks, a paver edge detail may be required on the plan.
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