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The Long-Range Planning Division is responsible for developing, evaluating, and maintaining the City´s Comprehensive Plan, also known as the Sarasota City Plan. The Sarasota City Plan is a broad policy document that prescribes how the City will develop in future years. The first comprehensive plan was developed in 1925 by John Nolen [click here to view the Nolen Plan]. John Nolen was a well-known urban planner of his day. Updates to the Comprehensive Plan were produced in 1960, 1972, 1979, 1986, 1989, 1998, and most recently in 2005. Beginning in 1979, Comprehensive Plans were prepared under the guidelines of the State of Florida´s Local Government Comprehensive Planning Act of 1975. This Act was amended in 1985 by the Local Government Comprehensive Planning and Land Development Regulation Act, commonly referred to as the "Growth Management Act"; and Plans are now prepared under the guidelines of the "Growth Management Act". Sarasota City Plan (2030) [Comprehensive Plan] On December 1, 2008 the City Commission adopted Ordinance No. 08-4792, which revised the Sarasota City Plan [1998] to the Sarasota City Plan [2030]. Support Documents for each Chapter are included in the Plan, although the Support Documents are not formally adopted by the City Commission. For additional information on the Sarasota City Plan (2030) or citizen involvement in the comprehensive planning process, call Planning and Development Services staff at (941) 365-2200.. A representation of the table of contents is provided below and includes separate links to each chapter. These documents have been converted to Adobe [.pdf] format and require Adobe Acrobat Reader to view them. Click here to obtain a free copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader software.
Revisions to the Sarasota City Plan were adopted by the City Commission in November, 2011. Click here to view only the Updated Pages [which have been prepared for duplex printing]. The revisions have been incorporated in the Plan and Support Document Chapters in the table above. Amendments to the Sarasota City Plan The Sarasota City Plan amendment process guidelines and the calendar of events relating to amendments are located below. Guidelines
for Seeking Amendments to the Sarasota City Plan The City processes Comprehensive Plan Amendments on an annual schedule that begins on the fourth Wednesday in May when a pre-application conference request form must be submitted. Once a pre-application conference and a community workshop are held, an applicant is eligible to file a formal application seeking to amend the Comprehensive Plan. The required forms are included in the City´s Development Approval Application Package. To promote orderly development, every parcel within the City has a zoning designation that governs its use. These uses are defined in the City´s Official Zoning Code [below]. Staff applies Code regulations through a review of Applications for Development Approval as well as through Building Permit Applications. Additional zoning staff responsibilities include Zoning Confirmation Letters, Zoning Interpretation Letters, Lot Split and Boundary Adjustments, Plat Consolidations, Alcoholic Beverage Licenses, and assignment of Street Addresses. You may contact Zoning staff weekdays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at [941] 365-2200. The City´s Zoning Code is intended to implement Sarasota´s Comprehensive Plan [or long-range plan] and related land use plans in a manner that protects the health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of Sarasota. The boundaries of the base zones, overlay zones and plan districts are shown on the official zoning maps of the City [see below].
There are several types of zoning regulations that may affect a property. You will need to research all of these regulations to determine what is allowed on your property.
Zoning District Maps and Other Reports
Zoning Code Text Amendments [ZTAs] The Sarasota City Commission is authorized to amend the text of the Zoning Code whenever the City Commission determines the amendment would be in the public interest and would serve a valid public purpose. To learn more about ZTAs, select any of the related links below. ZTA
Process The Zoning Text Amendment for the North Trail Overlay District (NTOD) was approved by the City Commission on May 6, 2013. 13-ZTA-01 North Trail Overlay District [NTOD] Alcohol Separation has been pulled from consideration at this time and will be re-advertised for public hearing before the City Commission at a later date. 12-ZTA-03 re Alcohol Separation Items for Non-Conforming Lots and Cluster Housing have been scheduled for public hearing before the City Commission June 17, 2013. 12-ZTA-03 re Non-Conforming Lots The Zoning Text Amendment for the Laurel Park Overlay District (LPOD) will be heard by the City Commission July 15, 2013. 13-ZTA-02 Laurel Park Overlay District Current Planning staff, through review of new development projects, ensures that the long-range plans of the City are implemented and that new development adheres to the City´s codes and regulations. Every new project is different and City Planners work with developers, architects, engineers, attorneys and neighborhood representatives to achieve a balanced integration between new development and the built environment. Development Application Forms and Information The table below contains the forms and general information needed to apply for development approval in the City of Sarasota. Printed copies of this package are also available from the Office of the City Auditor and Clerk. (Please be sure that you review and complete all pertinent documents prior to any submittal to the Office of the City Auditor and Clerk.) For additional information, contact the City Auditor and Clerk´s Office at (941) 365-2200.
This group, composed of City Staff
from various Divisions, meets on the first and third Wednesday of
every month to coordinate and analyze requests for development approval,
such as rezonings and site plans. Meetings typically begin
at 9:00 a.m. and are held in Room 112 at City Hall. To view meeting
agendas, staff comment memoranda, and to access audio recordings
of meetings, select "Video on Demand" from the
City´s Main Web Page. The DRC Meeting Schedule and Application
Submission Deadlines are provided here: (Note: Development Review Committee meetings are open to the public. However, participation is limited to committee members, unless a committee member requests information of an applicant (Reference: Zoning Code, Section III-603). Opportunities for citizen comment on proposed developments are provided through the Community Workshops, by scheduling appointments with individual City Staff, or by speaking or submitting written comments at public hearings before the Planning Board or City Commission.) The Planning Board / Local Planning Agency holds public hearings and makes recommendations to the City Commission on a variety of development applications and related issues including:
Planning Board members are volunteers appointed by the City Commission to serve three-year terms. Members of the Planning Board are required to be City residents who do not hold any public position or office in City Government. Refer to the City´s Main Web Page and select "Video on Demand " to view Planning Board Agendas, Staff Reports, Meeting Videos, and Minutes. A schedule of Planning Board Meetings is provided here. To Contact Board Members click e-mail address listing below.
Contact
Your Board Members Board of Adjustment - Variance Application The Board of Adjustment has the authority to decide appeals of any written determination or interpretation of the Zoning Code by Director of Neighborhood and Development Services and to grant variances from the regulations of the Zoning Code if they have resulted in an unnecessary or undue hardship. The Board of Adjustment consists of 5 members who are volunteers appointed by the City Commission to serve three-year terms. Members of the Board are required to be City residents who do not hold any public position or office in City Government. Generally, the Board meets on the last Wednesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. A schedule of meetings is provided in the application form presented below. Variance Application and Information Building & Permitting Information and Forms 2010 Florida Building Code Significant Changes New 2010 Florida Building Code Wind Map This group reviews building plans and provides accurate technical inspection. They ensure that every building project in the City conforms to the appropriate codes and regulations. Also note that in 2002, the Florida Legislature passed House Bill 1307 which allows the use of Private Providers for building plans examination and inspections. Please check this link for important information about the use of Private Providers in the City of Sarasota; and if you wish to use Private Providers, fill out these Private Provider Forms and Affidavit. Submit the completed forms to the City's Building Department. The following links will assist you in filing for a Building Permit: Learn
When a Building Permit Is Needed Inquire about
Building Permit Status by Application or Permit Number Link
to Sarasota County Current Impact Fees RESIDENTS: Your Neighborhood Association may require compliance with their Rules and Regulations governing construction on your property. Please check with your Association officials prior to applying for a Building Permit and be sure that the form below is submitted with your Building Permit application. AFFIDAVIT OF AWARENESS OF HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION REGULATIONS - Bird Key To view or print the documents listed below, download a free copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader software. BUILDING PERMITS
TREES DEMOLITION RESIDENTIAL BUILDING
COMMERCIAL BUILDING
ROOFING UTILITIES POOLS & DOCKS
INSPECTIONS
MISCELLANEOUS
CONTRACTOR INFORMATION
Contractor Registration Information The City of Sarasota no longer requires STATE REGISTERED or STATE CERTIFIED Contractors to register with the City of Sarasota. Contractors may obtain permits by appearing in person and presenting credentials each time a permit application is submitted. [Proper credentials include: certification or registration, proof of insurance and Worker´s Compensation Insurance, letter of reciprocity for State Registered Contractors]. However, contractors may voluntarily register with the City. Registering allows use of authorized agents and obtaining permits without presenting credentials in person for each permit. Contractors will be allowed to keep qualifications and insurance on file with the City throughout the year. Note that the signature on the Contractor´s Affidavit must be SWORN AND NOTORIZED. For convenience, City Staff includes a notary public. An original application form may NOT be faxed and must be mailed to the City of Sarasota Building Dept., 1565 First Street, Sarasota, FL 34236 or brought in person to the Building Department in City Hall at 1565 First Street. The fee for this service is $50.00 every 2 years. Contractors must renew their registration by October 1st every two years. SPECIALTY TRADESPERSONS [anyone who performs work under contract within the City of Sarasota and whose trade or craft is not certified or registered by the State of Florida] are required to register prior to pulling a permit or performing work. This primarily affects landscape contractors, tree removal services, painters, drywall contractors, framing contractors and other skilled craftsmen and craftswomen whose trade is not registered with the State. Specialty Tradespersons must provide proof of liability insurance [$50,000 per person/$100,000 per occurrence], proof of Worker´s Compensation Insurance [or an exemption by the State of Florida Waiver Form BCM 204]. If you have taken a local examination and have received a competency card from your jurisdiction, please provide a copy of that card. Registering as a Specialty Tradesperson provides the ability to use authorized agents as discussed above. The registration fee is $150.00 every 2 years. Specialty Tradespersons must renew their registration by October 1st every two years. NOTE that Contractors and Specialty Tradespersons are subject to Local Business Tax Receipt if their business is operated from a location within the City of Sarasota City Limits. For most Contractors/Specialty Tradespersons, the cost is approximately $50.00 annually depending on your business location and classification. For more information, see below. Building & Fire Board of Rules and Appeals The Board of Rules and Appeals was established to hear appeals, to approve alternative standards to various model building codes, to certify contractors, to hear and decide whether or not to suspend or revoke a contractor certificate of competency, to deny issuance or renewal of certificates, to impose fines, or to deny the issuance of building permits for cause. The Board consists of 9 members each possessing the specific technical and professional skills necessary to accomplish the work of the board. Meetings are generally held once per Quarter in the Building Department Conference Room. View
Board of Rules and Appeals Guidelines Local Business Tax Receipt [Occupational Licensing] All entities doing business in the City of Sarasota must obtain a City Local Business Tax Receipt each year. This is in addition to any tax required by Sarasota County or any other municipal, state or federal agency. A Local Business Tax Receipt is easy to obtain. Simply fill out the Local Business Tax Receipt Application and submit it. In most cases, the only additional documentation required is the county, state or federal license(s) required to conduct your occupation. Most businesses need to contact LBTR staff at 941-365-2200 to establish the coding for the type of business and to calculate the tax amount. If the proposed business location is in a residential zone, use the Home-Based Occupation Application. Food Vendors should use the Peddler/Vendor Local Business Tax Receipt Application. All other businesses should use the Local Business Tax Receipt Application. Provided here are answers to the most Frequently Asked Questions [FAQs ]. Retail Establishments will need to supply an estimated inventory value. A retailer moving to the City should use the average monthly stock on hand for the past 3 years [or if the business is less than 3 years old, use the average stock on hand during the period the business has existed] and adjust for the size of your new location. If this will be a new retail business, use the estimated or actual value of the stock purchased to open business. NOTE that effective November 1, 2007 [per Sarasota County Ordinance 2007-053 and City of Sarasota Resolution 07R-1973], all Commercial and Institutional Fertilizer Applicators must present a Certificate of Completion from a Sarasota County approved "Best Management Practices" training program when applying for or renewing a Local Business Tax Receipt. Golf courses are exempt. Through fair and thorough enforcement of local codes and standards, this group helps facilitate an attractive, clean, and aesthetically pleasing city. They work to keep the City of Sarasota the best small city in the country. They investigate complaints quickly and thoroughly and police neighborhoods and commercial areas alike. Click here to read or print a brochure detailing the Citizen´s Guide to Code Compliance. This valuable brochure outlines some of the most common code compliance complaints and what your neighbors in the City of Sarasota expect of you. (This brochure requires Adobe Acrobat Reader; download a free copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader software.) Submit a New Complaint or Check
Status of Existing Complaints entered after 1/02/2008. The City of Sarasota has adopted a COMMERCIAL VEHICLE ORDINANCE, and generally, large or heavy equipment cannot be parked or stored in residential zones at all [except when in active use]. There are also specific limits on signage, weight, length and height of commercial motor vehicles and trailers parked in residential zones. Several examples are listed below. Contact the City of Sarasota Code Compliance Inspectors for more information at [941] 365-2200. Vehicles Prohibited from Parking in Residential Zones:
The Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board [CRA Advisory Board] is the primary source of community input to the CRA. The Board´s functions are advisory in nature and provide assistance with public input concerning the Downtown Sarasota redevelopment planning process. The Board also reviews projects initiating redevelopment within the CRA area that apply for the use of Tax Increment Financing [TIF] to support development of the project. Board meetings are generally held quarterly on the last Thursday of the month beginning at 3:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers at City Hall. Refer to the City´s Main Web Page and select "Vidoe on Demand" to view CRAAB Agendas, Meeting Videos, and Minutes. Contact Redevelopment Staff at [941] 365-2200 for additional information. Applications for TIF Funding may be found in the City´s Application Package on Page 3 above. Current redevelopment projects include: 2013
Downtown CRA Advisory Board Meeting Schedule & Submission Deadlines Transportation Engineering Division NOTE: ENGINEERING DESIGN CRITERIA MANUAL [EDCM] - Revision Process The Engineering
Design Criteria Manual [EDCM]
is actively in the revision process Transportation Engineering staff regulates the public Rights-of-Way within the City of Sarasota. Public Right-of-Way refers to the area of land dedicated for public use, located between parcels of privately owned land. These include streets, alleys, parkways, sidewalks, drainage facilities, and other infrastructure. The Right-of-Way is typically dedicated for pedestrian and vehicular movement but can be used for other purposes such as the placement of landscaping, signage, public art, lighting and the placement of private and public utility equipment, both above and below ground. A Right-of-Way permit or Encroachment Agreement issued from the City is required in order to construct or place structures or objects in, or otherwise blocking access to, the public Right-of-Way. Click Here to view our Brochure of additional information and fees. The Transportation Engineering Division is located on the second floor of the City Hall Annex Bldg. and permitting hours are10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, except holidays. Click below for Right-of-Way Permit forms and information. FRANCHISE RIGHT-OF-WAY USE PERMIT APPLICATION BUILDING & ENGINEERING PERMIT APPLICATION MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC FORM and PUBLIC NOTICE OF R-O-W CLOSURE VALET PARKING PERMIT APPLICATION SPECIAL EVENT VALET APPLICATION Erosion Siltation Sample
Plans: Adjacent
to Waterway Utility Documents: UTILITY
COST ESTIMATE APPLICATION WATER METER SIZE DETERMINATION FORM WATER & SEWER IMPACT and CONNECTION FEES Sidewalk
Cafe Documents: COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING FOR TRANSPORTATION Transportation Planning is responsible for developing, evaluating and maintaining the Transportation Chapter of the Sarasota City Plan, a/k/a the Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan includes adopted Level of Service designations for roadways within the City which range from "A", indicating little or no delay, to "F", indicating consistent or continuing delay. Whatever the adopted Level of Service, transportation planning is charged with ensuring that the City (including the required financial assistance of new development) is able to pay for the transportation facilities needed to maintain the designated level of service. The Sarasota City Plan contains maps of the current status of transportation Some of the maps are:
TRANSPORTATION CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM Annually, all Florida cities adopt a Capital Improvements Program [CIP] identifying infrastructure projects and funding for them for the next five years. The projects are identified for inclusion in the CIP to help the City maintain its adopted levels of service. Road projects, roundabouts, intersection improvements and bicycle/pedestrian projects are examples of transportation improvements that might be included in the Capital Improvements Plan. TRANSPORTATION CONCURRENCY Concurrency is a requirement of Florida Statutes for new developments which must have adequate infrastructure in place --“concurrently” -- or at the same time as the new development is constructed. Subsequent legislation allowed infrastructure to be constructed or in place within three years of the issuance of the first building permit for the project. Concurrency regulations apply to all infrastructures: potable water, sewer and transportation. In accordance with Florida Statutes, developments are considered to have de minimis traffic impact, or having no traffic impact, if new trips generated by the development are less than 1% of the capacity of the adjacent roadway. Single family homes are, by Florida law, always considered to have no impact. Also, a piece of property can receive credit for existing trips. When a proposed development or use is NOT found to be de minimis, a complete Transportation Concurrency and Traffic Circulation Study is required. These studies are conducted according to the adopted regulations in Appendix A of the City Zoning Code. A Traffic Determination Application for new development can be found in the City's Development Application materials on Page 3 above. METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION The Metropolitan Planning Organization consists of elected officials from Sarasota and Manatee Counties and all their local cities and towns. The MPO makes decisions regarding the distribution and allocation of federal and state funds for transportation improvements. Funds administered by the MPO include the Major Project Funds, Congestion Management System Funds (CMS), and Transportation Enhancement Grants (TE.) The City annually submits a list of transportation projects for review and ranking by the MPO. The ranking determines which City projects will receive funding through the Florida Department of Transportation District 1 Work Program. COORDINATION WITH SCAT Transportation Planning works closely with Sarasota County Area Transit. Projects include a decorative bus bench program, location of bus benches and bus shelters within the City limits, and transit infrastructure requirements for new development. The City is also working to support SCAT’s grant application for Bus Rapid Transit. The proposed BRT line will run from Sarasota Bradenton Airport to Bee Ridge Road entirely within the City limits. INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION WITH SARASOTA COUNTY City Transportation Planning works closely with the Transportation Planning Division of the Sarasota County Public Works Business Center. Traffic Impact Studies that are completed for developments adjacent to County roadways must meet both City and County Standards for Review. In addition, improvements that may impact County-maintained roadways located within the City Limits are always reviewed with County staff. Sarasota County maintains a traffic count program that includes many City streets. NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC CALMING Transportation Planning provides traffic calming services to the City’s neighborhoods. Since 1992, the City has provided traffic calming planning, design and construction on an area-wide basis on a first-come, first-served basis. FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION - District 1 Transportation Planning works closely with the Florida Department of Transportation District 1 located in Bartow, Florida. FDOT permits all access to state roadways within the City limits including US 41, US 301, Fruitville Road, John Ringling Causeway and several other roadways. Neighborhoods Goal and Mission It shall be the Goal of the City to achieve healthy and livable neighborhoods by:
The Mission of City Neighborhood Services
is to sustain and advance the physical, social and economic health
of neighborhoods, promote community involvement, and support neighborhood
self-reliance through asset-based community development.
If your neighborhood is not within an existing neighborhood association and is interested in organizing a new Neighborhood Association, take the first step and download and fill out the form provided here: Neighborhood
Contact Information Form Prior to the City receiving a development application, for example a rezone, major/minor conditional use, street/right-of-way vacation, or comprehensive plan amendment, the applicant is required to hold a Community Workshop informing stakeholders [residents or businesses located within 500 feet] of the development proposal. Community Workshops provide a forum for constructive dialogue between citizens and developers. Engaging the public early in the development process often times reduces the number of issues that can arise during the public hearing process. Community Workshop Applications can be found with the Development Application material above. City
Calendar - Community Workshops Neighborhood Action Strategy [NAS] Program The Neighborhood Action Strategy (NAS) process is a comprehensive and participatory effort to develop an action plan for the neighborhood by the neighborhood, with assistance from the City. The effort is comprehensive because it deals with all aspects and elements of the neighborhood and because it consults with all the stakeholders in the community, including property owners, renters, and businesses. The City established the Neighborhood Action Strategy process in 1999 as a programmatic approach to revitalizing and investing in neighborhoods affected by blight or potential blight. Those investments range from capital improvement projects to focusing City staff resources on a specific neighborhood issue or concern. NAS plans have been adopted for eight City neighborhoods: Park East, Gillespie Park, Rosemary District, Bayou Oaks, Central Cocoanut, Arlington Park, Alta Vista and Poinsettia Park. Staff actively manages the implementation of action items from these NAS´s and tracks their progress while providing results to service users and providers. There are a total of 646 individual action items for the eight NAS neighborhoods. In FY 07-08, the City Commission approved the transformation of the Neighborhood Action Strategy program to the Neighborhood Asset Strategy program. A planning program scheduled to be open to all neighborhoods within the City, the revised NAS process centers around an Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) philosophy focusing on strengths of a neighborhood, rather than deficiencies. The objective is to work with residents to identify and evaluate strengths and capacities within a neighborhood area and match the resident-identified assets to a community need. The “inside-out” approach ABCD employs invites residents to become increasingly engaged and mobilizes them to take ownership of their neighborhood and its future Citizens become the producers of neighborhood well-being. Click Here to View Eight Adopted Neighborhood Action Strategies (NAS) The intent of the Neighborhood Partnership Grant Program is to assist and strengthen the City of Sarasota neighborhood associations and improve the quality of life within City neighborhoods. Neighborhood Partnership Grants are offered twice per fiscal year Fall and Spring. During each cycle, the City Commission votes to approve Neighborhood Grant applications based on recommendations from the Grant Review Committee. Applications are ranked and given a maximum of 100 points as follows:
Past Neighborhood Partnership Grants have funded the following types of initiatives: Newsletters, Crime Watch, Public Landscape Improvements, Neighborhood Entry Signage, Website Development, Meeting Signs, Membership Drives, Safety Programs, T-Shirts, Special Events and more. Neighborhood Associations are eligible to receive one Neighborhood Partnership Grant per fiscal year. The next grant application deadline
will be in September, A Community Building grant is also offered for neighborhood associations to support community gatherings, celebrations or special events. Such events have the ability to increase neighborhood pride and deepen a sense of community. A sample of eligible funding projects includes: supplies, entertainment, printing, food and provisions (excluding alcohol and tobacco products), and permitting fees in conjunction with neighborhood festivals/celebrations. Neighborhood Associations are eligible to receive one Community Building grant per fiscal year. There is no application deadline for this ongoing program. Community Building Grant Application 2012-13 [Electronic Input Version] The Citizens Academy is a unique opportunity designed to offer citizens the chance to learn more about their City government and gain insight into how the City works through a series of hands-on, interactive sessions concluding with a Graduation ceremony. The curriculum offers a wide range of sessions featuring the inner workings of City Departments. Some topics include a discussion with the City's Charter Officials and Commissioners, the ins and outs of Neighborhood and Development Services, Public Works operations, community protection, and a back stage tour of the Van Wezel. Citizens will take a trolley tour of downtown, view police functions, visit sports facilities, enjoy an evening at our entertainment hall, and much more. Academy sessions are held at various locations in the City according to the schedule. Each course is limited to 25 participants and applications are typically selected on a first-come, first served basis. There is no fee to attend the Citizens Academy. Workshop binders, identification badges, and shirts will be provided to participants. If you reside or own a business in the City, you are invited to apply for the Citizens Academy by downloading the application below. Please note that the application consists of three [3] sections: the Citizens Academy application form, the SPD Citizen Ride-Along application and the SPD Release and Waiver. Applicants must be 18 years of age, live and/or own a business in the City, and have no felony convictions or outstanding warrants. A valid driver's license is required. All applicants are subject to a background check. Neighborhood Sign Identification Program In 2005, the City Commission established the City neighborhood signs design standards identified in the link below. Neighborhood identification signs must adhere to these design standards when City funds are utilized as payment for the signs. Neighborhood Sign Specifications Neighborhood Services also provides several ongoing programs to City residents, including: CLICK HERE to Report Graffitti "It shall be the goal of the City of Sarasota to identify, document, protect, preserve, and enhance all cultural, historic, architectural, archaeological resources of the City." Application for Historic Designation In general, properties considered for historic designation should be more than 50 years old, although the City has encouraged designation of architecturally significant structures associated with the Sarasota School of Architecture that are younger than 50 years old. Buildings, sites and structures are considered eligible for local historic designation when it can be demonstrated that the specific criteria in Zoning Code Section IV, Division 8 have been met. The Historic Designation of a property is achieved after public hearings before the Historic Preservation Board and the City Commission and approval of an ordinance that historically designates the property in question. The Office of the City Auditor and Clerk is then authorized to pay for the installation of an official 8 x 8 bronze plaque to identify designated historic structures. Locally
Historically Designated Properties Reference books are available at the Sarasota County History Center Library, 6062 Porter Way, (941) 861-5000. Research hours are Monday through Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Also, sample designation reports are available in the Neighborhood and Development Services Department located on the 3rd Floor of the City Hall Annex Building at 1565 First Street. The City maintains a listing of approximately 180 locally designated buildings. Historic Designation Application and Information
2013
Meeting & Submission Schedule To encourage the preservation of significant historical resources, historic designation entitles an owner to a variety of programs. These include incentives to promote sensitive historical rehabilitation by offering some relief from building and zoning code regulations. Also a County ad-valorem tax exemption is offered for qualifying improvements to historic structures. More information on the benefits of local historic designation is available from the City Department of Neighborhood and Development Services. For additional information contact Dr. Clifford Smith, Senior Planner-Historic Preservation, at [941] 365-2200, ext. 4361. Certificate Of Appropriateness Applications Making changes to a locally designated structure requires a Certificate of Appropriateness [COA] application, and changes are subject to Secretary of Interior Standards. The COA application is submitted through the Office of the City Auditor and Clerk, is reviewed by staff, and is scheduled for a hearing before the Historic Preservation Board. The application should include clear building plans and other relevant information. The Board has a deadline for submission of materials for presentations and applications, and the schedule is presented below. Note: Refer to the City´s Main Web Page and select "Video on Demand" to view previous Historic Preservation Board Agendas, Staff Reports, Audios of Meetings, and Minutes.
Demolition Application - Structures Listed on the Florida Master Site File [FMSF] The State of Florida maintains a comprehensive statewide list of locations and structures that are of historical and archeological interest. That list is called the Florida Master Site File [FMSF], and the structures listed on FMSF may be eligible for national or local historic designation. When an application for demolition of a structure listed on FMSF is submitted, an historic review will be conducted to determine if the structure is a contributing building to a historic district, eligible for local or national designation or if there are any viable alternatives to the demolition of the structure. The review will include an evaluation prescribing what measures are required to avoid, minimize, or mitigate the adverse effect on the historic resource. Any FMSF structure found to be non-contributing or not eligible for either local or national designation may be issued a demolition permit by the Director of Neighborhood and Development Services. FMSF structures that are eligible for National Register designation, designation by the City, or as a contributing building to a historic district will not be issued a demolition permit until the Historic Preservation Board finds appropriate mitigation measures have been undertaken. Contact Dr. Clifford Smith, Senior Planner-Historic Preservation, at [941] 365-2200, ext. 4361 for additional information. Application for Demolition of an FMSF Structure The City's Public Art Program facilitates the creation and exhibition of a wide variety of publically and privately initiated art works through commissions, acquisitions, donations, loans governed by Zoning Code requirements for new development in the downtown. Provided below are policies, requirements, applications, Public Art Committee Members and meeting schedule. Public
Art Requirements Information Package and Application 2013
Meeting Dates and Submission Schedule For more information about the City´s Public Art Program, please contact Dr. Clifford Smith, Senior Planner, at (941) 365-2200, ext. 4361. |
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