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Commission recommends loosening Venice Main Street membership requirement for HAPB to broaden candidate pool

November 04, 2025 | Venice, Sarasota County, Florida

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Commission recommends loosening Venice Main Street membership requirement for HAPB to broaden candidate pool
The Venice Planning Commission unanimously recommended City Council approve a text amendment (petition 25‑69AM) on Nov. 4, 2025, to change a membership requirement for the Historic & Architectural Preservation Board (HAPB). The amendment makes Venice Main Street membership a preference rather than a requirement for HAPB appointees.

Nicole Tremblay, senior planner, said City Council directed staff to prepare the amendment because HAPB struggled to recruit members under the existing requirement. She also said the city manager confirmed the change would not jeopardize the city’s Certified Local Government (CLG) status, which enables certain historic preservation grants.

The commission voted 7–0 to recommend the amendment to City Council for final action.

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