3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Sarasota County, Florida.
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In unincorporated Sarasota County, minimum front, side, and rear setbacks are set by zoning district under Article 6 of the Zoning Regulations. Residential single-family (RSF) districts require yards on all sides, with waterfront yards typically set back 20 feet. Structures may not be placed in a required yard.
In unincorporated Sarasota County RSF districts, a single-family structure may not exceed 35 feet, measured from the established minimum floor elevation, including in-structure parking. Detached accessory structures are capped at 20 feet.
Sarasota County Zoning Regulations (Appendix A) Sec. 6.5 / 8.4.5
The maximum height of a single-family structure shall not exceed 35 feet and shall be measured from the established minimum floor elevation including structures utilizing in-structure parking.
In unincorporated Sarasota County RSF districts, the maximum building coverage for a single-family structure is 35 percent of the lot area. Structures, including accessory buildings, count toward this coverage and must stay out of required yards.
Sarasota County Zoning Regulations (Appendix A) Sec. 6.5 / 8.4.5
The maximum building coverage for a single-family structure shall be 35 percent of the area of the lot.
2 cities in Sarasota County have their own building setbacks & zoning rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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