Development Application Forms

Below are the forms and general information needed to apply for development approval in the City of Sarasota. Request printed copies from Office of the City Auditor and Clerk. (Please be sure to complete and review all documents prior to submittal at the Office of the City Auditor and Clerk.)

Need additional information? Contact City Auditor and Clerk's Office at (941) 263-6451 or DevelopmentApplications@SarasotaFL.Gov 

To view the updated requirements for processing administrative site plans, visit the Administrative Site Plan Requirements(PDF, 187KB).

For details on the new requirements and procedures for submitting a community workshop application form, visit the Community Workshop Application Procedures.

Online Application Forms Portal

Application Portal User Guide(PDF, 2MB)

Description Document Form
Describes the information needed to submit an application as well as the City's application approval process Development Application General Information Instructions for Submission(PDF, 3MB)
Packet of All Application Forms Development Application Forms All Forms(PDF, 1MB)
Listing of Fees Tiered Flat Fee Schedule Form 1(PDF, 173KB)
This form must be submitted with all application types. Note that the following pre-application activities and information may also be requested using this form:
  • Pre-Application Conference with the DRC
  • Transportation Concurrency & Circulation Analysis
 General Application Information Form A(PDF, 189KB)
Describes plans, reports and other information required for City review of all Applications (Must be submitted with all application types) Minimum Submission Checklist Form B 1(PDF, 216KB)
Form B 2(PDF, 171KB)
Ownership information required for Rezone and Rezone Ordinance Amendment applications Ownership Disclosure Form Form C(PDF, 66KB)
Affidavit for Conditional Use Applications (Requirement under Section IV-910(b)(3) of the Zoning Code) Affidavit - Conditional Use Form D(PDF, 47KB)
Applicant's disclosure of information and witnesses that may speak at public hearings as well as a statement by applicant detailing any special conditions offered for consideration during approval process (The later must be signed and notarized) Applicant Disclosures - Proffer Form Form E(PDF, 87KB)
Description of the impact to the affordability of housing. Affordable Housing Form Form F(PDF, 52KB)
Required if a Power of Attorney is assigned Power of Attorney Affidavit Form G(PDF, 61KB)
Application to the City for status as an "Affected Person" Request for Affected Person Status Form H(PDF, 145KB)
Required information when applying for an Amendment to the Sarasota City Plan (Comprehensive Plan Amendment) Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) Form I(PDF, 73KB)
Public Input Sheet required for Comprehensive Plan Amendment applications Public Input Sheet for CPA's Form J(PDF, 20KB)
Application to change an existing Street Name Street Name Change Form Form K(PDF, 39KB)
Application to establish a Pet-Free Area within a City Park Pet-Free Area Form Form L(PDF, 49KB)
Application to establish a Provisional Use/Sidewalk Café Permit Sidewalk Café Permit Form M(PDF, 294KB)
Application to determine school concurrency School Impact Analysis Application Form N(PDF, 54KB)
Comprehensive Plan Amendment Application to designate a high density, high intensity mixed-use area as a Regional Activity Center (RAC). RAC Form O(PDF, 38KB)
Application for Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Funds RAC

Form P(PDF, 34KB)
Utility Demand Form Calculate Utility Demands Form Q(PDF, 103KB)
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