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County authorizes staff to process UDC Cycle 8 amendments while commissioners debate density and conservation changes

Sarasota Board of County Commission · January 15, 2025
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Summary

Sarasota County staff briefed the commission on Cycle 8 UDC amendments; the board unanimously authorized staff-initiated changes and voted to move five citizen-initiated amendments into the analysis/hearing process amid debate over conservation subdivision density increases and affordable housing provisions.

Sarasota County staff told commissioners on Jan. 15 that five staff-initiated UDC (Unified Development Code) amendments and five privately initiated proposals were submitted during the Cycle 8 window and recommended a mix of moves forward, additional vetting and one non‑recommendation.

James Erman, Assistant Zoning Manager for Development Services, outlined staff’s recommendations: move forward the five county-initiated amendments (cleanups and…

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