Sarasota, FL Special Events & Permits: Parklets (2026)

No person shall construct or operate a parklet within the public rights-of-way of the city without a building permit and a parklet license executed by the licensee and city, and without paying the appropriate fees, costs and charges relating thereto in accordance with the provisions of this section 30-26. The term of the license shall be for a period of two (2) years, commencing on January 1 of a given year, and terminating on December 31 of the following year. Licenses issued after January 1st may be issued for that portion of the year remaining from the date of issuance, until December 31 of the following year. All licenses must be renewed prior to the termination date in order to remain in effect. No parklets shall be allowed in the St. Armand's Parking District.

(b)Definitions. As used herein, unless otherwise defined or required by the context, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings indicated: Applicant means the person who has applied for a parklet license. The applicant shall be the owner or operator of the qualifying business. After approval of the building permit and the parklet plan by the department and execution of a parklet license authorizing the design, construction, installation, use, maintenance and removal of the parklet, the applicant shall be known as the licensee.

City means the City of Sarasota, a municipal corporation organized and existing under the laws of Florida.