Overview

Planning has two groups, Long Range and Current. Below is a breakdown of what each group does.

Long Range/Comprehensive Planning acts as a catalyst and partner for strategic planning to improve Sarasota County and the region.

Current Planning is responsible for the strategic review and processing of:

• Rezone Petitions
• Special Exceptions
• Developments of Regional Impact (DRIs)
• Developments of Critical Concern (DOCC)
• Small Area Comprehensive Plan Amendments (when associated with a rezone petition)