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Development Approval Application
The table on this page contains the forms and general information needed to apply for development approval in the City of Sarasota. Printed copies of this package are available from the Office of the City Auditor and Clerk. From this Web Page, you will be able to print the Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) files that make up the application. 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, please contact the Clerk's Office at (941) 954-4160.
Describes the information needed to submit an application as well as the City's application approval process	Development Application General Information	Instructions
Packet of ALL Application Forms	Development Application Forms	All Forms
Listing of Fees	Tiered Flat Fee Schedule	Form
This form must be submitted with all application types. Note that the following pre-application activities and information may also be requested using this form: Pre-Application Conference with the DRC Neighborhood Workshop Transportation Concurrency & Circulation Analysis	General Application Information	Form A
Describes plans, reports and other information required for City review of all Applications [Must be submitted with all application types]	Minimum Submission Checklist	Form B Form B 1
Ownership information required for Rezone and Rezone Ordinance Amendment applications	Ownership Disclosure Form	Form C
Affidavit for Conditional Use Applications [Requirement under Section IV-910(b)(3) of the Zoning Code]	Affidavit - Conditional Use	Form D
Applicant's disclosure of information and witnesses that may speak at public hearings as well as a statement by applicant detailing any special conditions offered for consideration during approval process [The later must be signed and notarized]	Applicant Disclosures - Proffer Form	Form E
Description of the impact to the affordability of housing.	Affordable Housing Form	Form F
Required if a Power of Attorney is assigned	Power of Attorney Affidavit	Form G
Application to the City for status of "Affected Person"	Request for Affected Person Status	Form H
Required information when applying for an Amendment to the Sarasota City Plan [Comprehensive Plan]	Comprehensive Plan Amendment [CPA]	Form I
Public Input Sheet required for Comprehensive Plan Amendment applications	Public Input Sheet for CPA’s	Form J
Application to change an existing Street Name	Street Name Change Form	Form K
Application to establish a Pet-Free Area within a City Park	Pet-Free Area Form	Form L
Application to establish a Provisional Use/Sidewalk Café Permit	Sidewalk Café Permit	Form M
Development Review Meeting Schedule	2008 Meeting Dates & Submission Deadlines	Found in General Information Packet

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