Backyard charcoal and gas grilling is permitted in Venice year-round under Ch. 38 and Ch. 46 (when in city parks). Recreational fire pits must comply with NFPA 1 Sec. 10.11 (3 ft x 2 ft max, 25-foot setback, constant attendance).
The City explicitly allows commercial gas and charcoal BBQ grilling even during a Sarasota County burn ban because contained grilling does not pose the same wildfire risk as open burning. Apartment and condo balcony grilling is restricted under NFPA 1 Sec. 10.10: charcoal, LPG and open-flame cooking are prohibited on combustible balconies of buildings with three or more dwelling units (electric grills allowed).
Improper grill use causing a fire hazard is a Code offense under Sec. 1-14 with fines up to $500. Burn-ban violations of open-flame rules carry additional FFS penalties.
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Venice Code Ch. 70 and the Land Development Code restrict storage of commercial vehicles in residential zones. Commercial vehicles over a specified weight cl...
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