The Sarasota County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on October 16, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at the Robert L. Anderson Administration Center in Venice to consider UDC Amendment No. 2025-13, concerning accessory dwelling units and guest houses in the OUR, OUE, RE and RSF zoning districts. See the map below to determine if you are in one of these areas.
The amendment would affect rules around placing smaller secondary units or guest houses on properties in these residential zones. Residents and property owners may attend the hearing to offer testimony or submit evidence in support of or opposition to the proposed changes.
Copies of the amendment petition and supporting documents are available for review during normal business hours at the Planning and Development Services Department, 1001 Sarasota Center Boulevard, Sarasota. Documents also will be available beginning the Thursday before the hearing on the county website (www.scgov.net).
