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Outdoor Cooking in Sarasota, FL (2026)

1 verified outdoor cooking rules for Sarasota, Florida, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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BBQ & Propane Rules

City of Sarasota zoning permits private barbecue pits as an accessory use in every residential district, provided they meet the same setback the district applies to accessory structures.

City of Sarasota Backyard Barbecue Rules

Light Restrictions

Sarasota Zoning Code § VII-903(13)

Noncommercial greenhouses and plant nurseries, tool houses and garden sheds, garden work centers, children's play areas and equipment, private barbecue pits and similar accessory uses shall be permitted as accessory buildings and structures in all residential districts.(14)Seawalls, groins and other beach protective devices shall be permitted in accordance with section VII-1304 of this Code.(15...

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Outdoor Cooking in Sarasota County