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What is PDS? (Planning and Development Services)

Land Development: Reviews and inspects all horizontal construction (roads, sidewalks, sewers, culverts) in new development.

Planning: Strategic review and processing of rezoning petitions, special exceptions, regional Impact and small area Comp Plan.

Contractor Licensing: Ensures that the contractor is licensed and insured to perform business in Sarasota County.

Building: Performs plans review, inspections, permit records and permit online services.

Permitting: Application process to perform work and meet building code regulation with verification through inspections.

Zoning: Regulates the land use: height and size of buildings, location of space, buffering requirements. 

Code Enforcement: Investigates complaints on municipal code violations.

For more information, please visit: Planning and Development Services

Updated 5/14/2026 1:54 PM
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