Update: the ordinance block has been updated to the most recent version. 

The Sarasota County Commission will hold a Public Hearing on January 27, 2026 at the Robert L. Anderson Administration Center, 4000 S. Tamiami Road, Commission Chamber, Venice, Florida beginning at 9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter to consider Unified Development Code Amendment No. 2025-15, relating to voluntary freeboard and height requirements.

ORDINANCE NO.  2025-050 

AN ORDINANCE OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, (UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT  CODE AMENDMENT NO. 2025-15) AMENDING SARASOTA COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 2018-047 (AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME) CODIFIED AS CHAPTER 124 OF THE SARASOTA COUNTY CODE, RELATING TO ZONING WITHIN THE UNINCORPORATED AREA OF SARASOTA COUNTY; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS; AMENDING ARTICLE 6, SECTION 124-72 DETERMINATION OF SPECIFIC STANDARDS; AMENDING ARTICLE 17, SECTION 124-305 DEFINED TERMS; PROVIDING FOR EFFECT ON OTHER ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODING OF AMENDMENTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

All interested parties are invited to appear, be heard, and submit relevant evidence.  A complete draft of the proposed ordinance is available during normal business hours in the Planning and Development Services Department at 1001 Sarasota Center Boulevard, Sarasota, Florida.  Supporting documents will be available the Tuesday prior to the public hearing at www.scgov.net, Meetings and Agendas (Meetings on Demand) to view or download.  Written comments will be considered and may be sent to the Planning and Development Services Department prior to the public hearing at the above address or by e-mail to zoning@scgov.net.  The public hearing may be continued from time to time as announced by the Board.  For more information, telephone 941-861-5000.

No stenographic record by a certified court reporter is made of this meeting. Accordingly, any person who may seek to appeal any decision involving the matters noticed herein will be responsible for making a verbatim record of the testimony and evidence at this meeting upon which any appeal is to be based.

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status, familial status, religion, or genetic information. Persons with disabilities who require assistance or alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.), or who wish to file a complaint, should contact Sarasota County ADA/Civil Rights Coordinator, 1301 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, Florida 34232, Phone: 941-861-5000; TTY 7-1-1 or 1-800-955-8771, E-mail: adacoordinator@scgov.net.