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Venice council passes series of ordinances, resolutions; key votes at a glance
Summary
At its May 20 meeting the Venice City Council approved a package of zoning, budget and policy measures and adopted a new special-events guide. Several measures passed unanimously; two ordinances passed 5–1.
The Venice City Council approved a series of ordinances and resolutions on May 20, 2025, including a zoning map amendment on first reading, a final comprehensive-plan update, a budget amendment on first reading, changes to the city's camping code and adoption of a new Special Events Guide and related implementation measures. The council also authorized two state grant agreements for airport improvements.
Why it matters: The votes set policy for downtown events, adjust the municipal budget, change how the city enforces camping on public property, and update neighborhood land-use designations that affect future development. Several votes carried without discussion; two measures drew a 5'to—2 split.
What the council decided
- Ordinance 2025-15 (zoning map amendment, Hazeltine property at 3520 Laurel Road E): Approved on first reading, unanimous vote. Staff described the city-initiated rezoning from Sarasota County OUE to the City of Venice —Laurel East—…
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