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