(a)

Generally. Plans submitted in accordance with this UDC shall include all applicable items listed within Article 12Section 124-231 prepared by the appropriate design professional as may be appropriate to the particular section. Items shall be drawn at an appropriately readable scale and, as applicable, prepared by: a Florida registered professional engineer; a Florida registered landscape architect; a biologist, environmental scientist, ecologist, or person with similar training; a professional land surveyor and mapper. Dimensions of wetlands and preservation or conservation areas shall be based on a field survey by a Florida registered professional surveyor and mapper.

(1)

Requirements. Plans shall be drawn on twenty-four (24) inch × thirty-six (36) inch sheets at a reasonable scale, one hundred (100) feet to one (1) inch preferred, signed and sealed by a Florida registered civil engineer. Each construction plan sheet shall leave a four (4) inch horizontal by two and one-half (2½) inch vertical blank space in the lower right corner for the County's use in approving the plans. For example, see Appendix C1.

(2)

Calculations, as-built drawings or other pertinent materials. The County Engineer and the Public Utilities Director shall require submission of engineering calculations in support of proposed plans and specifications. When construction required and authorized by Article 13, is complete, As Built drawings for all flow control structures, and drawings of all traffic signals including dimensions and elevations shall be submitted by the developer's engineers prior to issuance of the "First Letter" by the County Engineer.

(3)

Area location map (need not be to scale) showing the relationship of the site to major streets, schools, existing utilities, shopping areas, important physical features, etc., in and surrounding the tract.

(4)

A Boundary and Topographic Survey. Prepared with the benefit of a current title search for easements, encumbrances and encroachments, signed and sealed by a Professional Survey Mapper showing:

a.

All existing conditions and improvements on and abutting within two hundred (200) feet of the tract (specific purpose and topographical survey);

b.

Boundaries of the site (shown by a heavy line) with bearings and distances, section lines and significant topographical conditions (water courses, wetlands, vegetation, wooded areas, etc.);

c.

Sarasota County Gulf Beach Setback Line and Barrier Island Pass Twenty-Year Hazard Line, and Florida Department of Environmental Protection [FDEP] Coastal Construction Control Line, if applicable;

d.

Flood plain area designations;

e.

Names of owners, zoning and current use of abutting tracts of land;

f.

Existing contours at one-foot intervals based on North American Vertical Datum of 1988 (NAVD-88) for the tract extending twenty-five (25) feet beyond the tract boundary;

g.

Existing streets and platted rights-of-way. The name, location, right-of-way width, pavement width and established centerline elevation, as applicable;

h.

Existing stormwater and other drainage facility locations;

i.

Other existing improvements including utilities, easements and buildings;

j.

Existing access;

k.

Existing and proposed cross access agreements with contiguous properties, and

l.

Drainage basin boundaries.

(5)

A Preliminary Plat or Site Plan sheet showing.

a.

Provisions for ingress and egress to the subdivision (and the proposed structures thereof, if applicable);

b.

Provision for access road improvements as may be required due to increased traffic impact generated by subdivision;

c.

Proposed streets. The name or temporary designation (Street A, B, C, etc.) proposed ownership (public or private), location, right-of-way width, typical design cross-sections and description of pavement type. Streets shown in the Comprehensive Plan shall be included and so identified;

d.

Off-street parking, loading, refuse or service areas;

e.

Proposed easements or rights-of-way, other than for streets (e.g., drainage, utility, transit, pedestrian ways, bridle paths, bicycle paths, etc.) with location, dimensions and purpose;

f.

Lots, lot lines, scaled dimensions, lot numbers and block numbers. (Indicate lots and proposed uses if different from the predominate intended use of the subdivision).

g.

Other improvements including buildings, structures, utilities, drainage, signs and exterior lighting, subdivision entranceway signs, open space, landscape buffers, recreation facilities, park sites, school sites, etc., if not provided for detailed in separate plans.

h.

Location of model/speculative homes. The percentage of speculative homes shall be identified in accordance with Section 124-41(d)(2).

(6)

A Recreation Facility Plan. Recreation facilities plans, if any, including buildings for such uses. Recreation facilities plans shall meet the requirements of this UDC.

(7)

A Closure Plan. A Closure Plan, which describes how all construction and stockpiled vegetative debris and fill will be removed from the site, in the event a construction site is abandoned prior to project completion.

(8)

A Temporary Traffic Control Plan. For any roadway improvements planned within the County Right-of-Way, the Engineer of Record shall submit the Temporary Traffic Control Plans (TTCP) that are prepared, signed and sealed by a licensed Professional Engineer who has successfully completed training in advance temporary traffic control, to Sarasota County Traffic Engineering and Operations for review and approval.

a.

The TTCP shall be in accordance with the project plans, the FDOT standard plans indices (102 series), the FDOT standard specifications for road and bridge construction, FDOT Design Manual, and the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Any changes to the TTCP shall be submitted to the Sarasota County Traffic Engineering and Operations for approval 21 days prior to the beginning of construction.

(9)

A Master Development Plan. When it is proposed to develop the subdivision in incremental stages, a master plan indicating proposed development phases, numbered in sequence, shall be provided.

(10)

A Utilities Master Plan. Utilities plans shall be submitted in compliance with the terms of Article 13. Utility plans must show locations and descriptions of any irrigation source and supply facilities such as wells, intake structures, pump stations, and main reuse lines. The plans shall include a statement indicating the proposed method intended to provide water (including fire hydrants), reclaimed water, sewer, power, telephone, refuse collection, gas, street lighting, etc., and the following, where applicable:

a.

The utility company(ies) that are intended to supply water, reclaimed water, or sewer service available plant capacity from those appropriate utility company(ies) or utility franchise(s). Statement must include existing or proposed plant capacities, average and peak daily flows, obtained from the most recent twelve (12) months State operating reports or from the County Plant Data Information Forms, number of commitments, number of connections and an indication of the ability to serve the proposed development;

b.

A preliminary engineering report on any proposed central water, irrigation/reclaimed water, or sewer system;

c.

Other proposed methods or systems (e.g., septic, etc.), with subsoil examination, tests and calculations, as required; and

d.

A service requirement statement indicating that the developer is aware that all service requirements contained herein and the design and service requirements of the utility company(ies) or utility franchise(s), as applicable, must be complied with prior to acceptance by the County and issuance of the "First Letter."

(11)

A Stormwater Management Plan, signed and sealed by a Florida registered civil engineer consisting of.

a.

Site area and topographic map of the entire project;

b.

Show off-site drainage/proposed plan route and outfall location;

c.

Show on-site drainage and easements/R.O.W., drainage basins and critical restrictions;

d.

Show existing and proposed swales, ditches, canals, storm sewers, structures, littoral areas, detention basins and applicable cross-sections;

e.

Show existing and proposed flow directions, contours and grades, water elevations, and discharge locations;

f.

Show drainage basin location, project area, drainage area (including off-site contributions), 100-year floodplain designation, FEMA designation and soils information;

g.

Predevelopment discharge calculations/critical discharge restrictions (i.e. restrictions from basin master drainage plan);

h.

Stormwater treatment volume requirements;

i.

Illustrate proposed and existing on-site and off-site easements;

j.

FEMA special flood hazard area (SFHA) elevation/delineation, floodway delineation, and Community Flood Hazard Area (CFHA) elevation/delineation;

k.

Seasonal high water elevation (SHWL);

l.

Construction plans (show phasing) consistent with stormwater calculations;

m.

Drainage basin boundaries;

n.

Pre-Development Flows less than or equal to Post-Development Flows for design storms;

o.

Proposed treatment method, treatment volume required, treatment volume provided and drawdown calculations;

p.

Appendix C26;

q.

Maintenance responsibility;

r.

If a hydrograph routing method will be used, also include pre-development and post-development conditions for the sub-basins, nodes, pipes, canals, cross-sections, drop structures and weirs. Also include a pre-development and post-development sub-basin map; and

s.

Floodplain Compensation Calculations.

(12)

A Landscape Plan. Landscape plans drawn at an appropriate scale with specifications signed and sealed by a Florida registered landscape architect, and including types, sizes and locations, and quality of vegetation and provisions for irrigation and maintenance shall be provided. Landscape plans must demonstrate coordination with utility plans to show locations and descriptions of irrigation supply facilities. Plans shall be in compliance with the following:

a.

Proposed open space areas including park, school, and utility sites, publicly owned land, recreating areas and facilities and easements;

b.

Provision for landscaping, fencing, screening and buffering;

c.

Proposed signs or exterior lighting including subdivision entranceway signs and structures.

d.

Planting plan, including species, sizes, locations and construction details.

e.

Soils management plan, including source, volume and classifications of soils to be used in planting areas.

f.

Street tree location plan.

g.

Fence/wall plan, if a fence or wall is required or provided, the height (i.e. six-foot fence or eight-foot wall) of the fence or wall shall be measured from the finished floor elevation of the site building(s).

(13)

An Outdoor Lighting Plan. Signed and sealed. A lighting plan is only required at Site Development Plan review when construction does not include structure(s) needing a Certificate of Occupancy. (Must comply with Section 124-126 of this UDC.)

a.

In an effort to increase efficiency, Site Lighting plans shall not be required at the time of Site Development Plan review. However, a lighting plan shall be submitted for new parking areas and buildings when building plans are submitted for permitting. The lighting plan must be submitted as a separate permit. The building plans will not be approved until the separate lighting plan has been submitted to the building department. (UDC Section 124-126) Additionally, the Site Lighting Permit shall be approved and finaled prior to issuance of the Business Use Permit.

b.

The application for Site Lighting shall include, but is not limited to the following; a finalized photometrics lighting plan in compliance with Section 124-126 of this UDC, site plan, electrical plan, light pole specifications with footer detail, and light fixture details.

c.

All outdoor lighting shall be designed and located such that the maximum illumination measured in foot-candles at the property line does not exceed 0.2 on adjacent residential uses, and 0.5 on adjacent commercial sites and public rights-of-way, consistent with Section 124-126(d) of this UDC.

d.

The lighting engineer shall inspect and provide a signed and sealed letter certifying the lighting levels prior to issuance of the Business Use Permit (BUP). The letter shall include language that the lighting levels for the subject property comply with the lighting levels outlined in Section 124-126(c)(6) of this UDC. If any changes to the approved plan occurred during construction, then one (1) lighting as-built plan shall be submitted in addition to the lighting certification letter.

(14)

An Alternative Parking Plan, if applicable. Provide parking calculations to demonstrate that parking requirements will be met. If the parking is less than or exceeds 100 percent of the required parking, an Alternative Parking Plan will be required. Submit your request, along with justification to support your request.

(15)

School Concurrency. A Sarasota County School Board Concurrency Letter of Receipt must be submitted for all multi-family Site Development projects prior to plan approval.

(16)

A Grading plan showing original and final contours at one (1) foot intervals based on North American Vertical Datum of 1988 (NAVD 88). Final contours may be omitted, however, if sufficient information, such as building pad elevations and typical lot grading details, are provided to show final grading in all areas. Grading of lots need not be accomplished prior to issuance of the Final Letter by Sarasota County.

(17)

An Erosion and Sediment Control Plan, Best Management Practices Plan, or Pollution Prevention Plan showing the location of, and details of, all erosion and sediment control best management practices (BMPs), especially perimeter controls, stabilization of site ingress/egress points (soil tracking prevention), inlet protection, outlet stabilization, and protection of receiving water and stormwater conveyances. A dewatering plan is required if dewatering discharges are to be directed offsite or to on-site wetlands or surface waters. The plan must include a detail of sediment traps or basins.

(18)

A Littoral Zone Plan. If required, the requirements for this plan are located in Article 9, Environmental Regulations.

(19)

An Environmental habitat classification(s) map of the tract. Include a map with all habitats delineated clearly, in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan nomenclature or Florida Land Use Cover and Forms Classification System (FLUCCS) Codes. Habitats may be delineated on an aerial photograph (scale: one (1) inch = two hundred (200) feet or less). All preservation (including mitigation areas) and conservation areas must be labeled appropriately on the plans;

(20)

A Wetland Mitigation, Maintenance, and Monitoring Plan. If required, the requirements for this plan are located in Article 9, Environmental Regulations.

(21)

A Wetland Hydroperiod Maintenance Plan. If required as part of a Resource Management Plan pursuant to Article 9, a hydroperiod maintenance plan shall be submitted for all mitigated and preserved wetlands. The existing hydroperiods shall be determined by the applicant according to methods approved by County Staff. Post-development hydroperiods shall approximate, or if existing hydroperiods are degraded, shall improve, those determined during pre-development investigations.

(22)

A Tree Protection Plan.A tree protection plan showing the location of all trees to be protected in compliance with the Trees Code, Chapter 54, Article XVIII of the County Code. The Tree Protection Plan shall be shown on a survey map prepared by a registered professional surveyor and mapper, and include all plantings and other elements required by this UDC.

(23)

A Resource Management Plan for Conservation and Preservation areas. If required, a resource management plan based on best available technology, shall be submitted for all Conservation and Preservation areas. The requirements for this plan are located in Article 9, Environmental Regulations. All such areas shall be labeled on all plans and maintained in perpetuity in their existing native or restored condition by a designated environmental professional. No filling, excavating, disturbing native vegetation (trees or understory vegetation) or storing materials shall be allowed within conservation and preservation areas, unless written approval is first obtained from the County.

(24)

Environmental bonds for maintenance and monitoring. A bond is required to guarantee success of any mitigation or littoral zone project. The timing for submittal of such bond is located in Article 9, Environmental Regulations. Bonds that are held by the County, which cover the cost for monitoring and maintenance of littoral zones and mitigation areas may be used to satisfy this bonding requirement contingent upon the County's acceptance. Bonds, or portions thereof, shall remain in effect until the mitigation areas and littoral zones are determined successful by the Environmental Protection Division in accordance with the requirements provided in Article 9, Environmental Regulations. Partial release or reduction of an environment bond can be requested upon the Environmental Protection Division's acceptance of a completed mitigation area(s) or littoral zone(s).

(25)

A Maintenance of Common Facilities Statement (Common land or area). If common facilities (e.g., recreation areas or structures, private streets, private drainage facilities, common open space, etc.) are proposed, a statement shall be included explaining how such common facilities are to be provided and permanently maintained (at other than public expense), and the designated responsible entity. Such statements may take the form of proposed deeded restrictions, deeds of trust, homeowners associations, surety arrangements, or other legal instruments providing adequate guarantees that such common facilities will not become a future liability to the County. Within the documentation, a designated responsible entity shall be established.

(26)

Other additional information. Other additional information, data, maps, plans, preservation, or conservation areas, required buffers around wetlands, surveys or statements as may be required by the County for the particular uses or activities proposed or as the applicant may believe pertinent to the Subdivision or Site Development Plans.

(27)

Administrator's approval of new street names. A letter shall be required from the Administrator indicating approval of the name (or number designation) of any new street in the subdivision.

(28)

Administrator's approval of addressing. A letter shall be required from the Administrator indicating approval of addressing pursuant to Chapter 22, Article VII of the County Code (Uniform Postal Address Numbering and Street Naming) as may be amended, for those areas within the County.

(29)

Listed Species Survey, if applicable. The Applicant shall provide a Listed Species Survey conducted by an appropriate ecologist or environmental scientist. The site shall be surveyed using sampling techniques recognized by the Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission to identify endangered, threatened, and species of special concern, for all Listed Species which may utilize the site (using scientific judgment). Results shall be forwarded to Environmental Protection Division and shall include an aerial overlaid with survey transects, locations of all identified burrows, nests, or other evidence of Listed Species, and details of the methodologies used to conduct the surveys. In addition, the applicant needs to confirm that Environmental Protection Division shall be provided with all documentation from appropriate regulatory agencies regarding Listed Species issues associated with the site.

(30)

The maximum Resource Protection Bond required to be posted with any Subdivision or Site Development Plan submitted shall be fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00).

(b)

Reserved.

(Ord. No. 2020-015, § 2, 6-3-2020; Ord. No. 2020-017, § 3, 6-3-2020; Ord. No. 2024-058, § 6, 10-23-2024)

(a)

Subdivision Plans or Site Development Plans shall depict and include all information listed below, in accordance with Section 124-230, unless the Administrator determines that one or more of the following does not apply to the particular development:

(1)

Name of subdivision or identifying title, number or revision and type of plan (e.g., Site Plan for Northwood Subdivision, Unit 33, Second Revision);

(2)

Legal description of tract;

(3)

Name, address, email, and telephone number of applicant, owner, project planner, developer, engineer and professional surveyor and mapper;

(4)

Total gross acreage of tract, net acreage, and percentages thereof proposed to be devoted to the various permitted uses, ground coverage by structures, streets, impervious surface coverage, required open space and building setback requirements; Details of the total gross acreage shall be presented and the percentage thereof proposed to be devoted to: The various permitted uses; Ground coverage by structures; and Impervious surface coverage.

(5)

Maximum number of lots allowed and maximum number of lots proposed, gross residential density and projected school-age population (if residential); (For residential projects) total project density in dwelling units per acre.

(6)

Derivation of number of off-street parking and loading space (if commercial or industrial); (For all projects) number of off-street parking and off-street loading spaces.

(7)

North arrow, scale, graphic scale and date;

(8)

Private streets. If proposed, lot lines shall extend to the centerlines of the streets except in the case of a PUD or where ownership of the streets is vested in a designated responsibility entity;

(9)

Character and intended use. A statement describing in detail the character and intended use of the development.

(10)

Notification of clustering. When a subdivision plan is submitted for any land to be used for cluster housing, said plan shall contain a notation stating that cluster housing is proposed, and the subdivision plan shall clearly delineate all areas where cluster housing will be developed. The Final Subdivision Plat for any cluster housing development shall also contain a notation, which states that cluster housing is proposed, and shall clearly delineate all areas where cluster housing will be developed.

(11)

Location of any buildings, approximate age of existing buildings, off street vehicular use areas, parking spaces (number required and number provided), access ways, Stormwater Management Systems, existing and proposed easements, and existing and proposed road rights-of-way and proposed landscape buffer widths.

(12)

Building height(s), number of floors, floor elevations, type of construction, total square footage and use of structures.

(13)

Number of resident units, if any, and resulting density.

(14)

Gross floor area.

(15)

Computation of building coverage, open space, and impervious coverage.

(16)

Location of sidewalks.

(17)

Location of refuse collection facilities and recycling facilities, including screening with required turning template indicated to demonstrate collection vehicle accessibility to enclosure. Enclosures must be of adequate size to contain all garbage and recycling containers. The County requires recycling of specific material pursuant to Chapter 106, Article II, of the County Code.

(18)

Phase line, if development is to be constructed in phases.

(19)

Flood zones, floodways, and flood zone map number (if applicable).

(20)

If a Rezone or Special Exception ordinance/resolution is applicable, detail all stipulations and ordinance/resolution numbers on plans.

(21)

Statements on ownership and unified control of the development and on the control, use and permanent maintenance of common open space, common facilities, or common lands shall ensure preservation of such lands and facilities for their intended purpose and ensure that such common facilities will not become a future liability of the County.

(22)

Ingress and egress to the development and the proposed structures thereon.

(23)

Off-street parking and off-street loading facilities.

(24)

Proposed screens and buffers to preserve compatibility with uses outside the proposed development shall be consistent with these UDC regulations.

(25)

Drainage on the property has been designed in accordance with applicable County runoff retention and attenuation requirements and shall be designed to avoid flooding or erosion damage to adjacent property and the County drainage system and to avoid the creation of stagnant pools that would encourage mosquito breeding.

(26)

Utilities are available with sufficient capacity for the intended uses, and the design and service requirements of the utility company(ies) or utility franchise(s), as applicable, have been met.

(27)

Recreation facilities and open spaces are located to avoid the creation of nuisance conditions affecting adjacent and nearby properties.

(28)

All accesses consistent with the Access Management Regulations within Article 13.

(29)

Bus stops and other improvements for transit shall meet the requirements of Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT), and the Federal Civil Rights Act and Americans with Disabilities Act requirements, requirements of the State of Florida, and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).

(30)

Swimming Pools and Spas for Amenity Centers. Must meet Department of Health design standards and when complete would come under regulation by DOH swimming pool program.

(31)

Location of fire hydrants. The construction site must comply with NFPA 241. Fire hydrants must be installed and activated prior to commencing construction work on any structure on site. Stable road surface access must be provided and maintained to all areas of construction for emergency vehicles.

(32)

Building elevations and materials. Building elevations and type of materials shall be provided for buildings in the development along with information as to the number of dwelling units, sizes, and types. Applicable only for planned development districts or as required by rezone conditions, development subject to architectural design standards pursuant to Section 124-128, or critical area plans.

(33)

Plans being resubmitted must include a signed letter from the engineer of record describing all changes made to the plans. Changes or additions included beyond responses to staff comments must be clearly noted separately at the beginning of the letter and may be subject to rereview by staff.

(34)

Such other standards as may be imposed by these regulations for the particular use or activity involved.

(b)

Reserved.

(Ord. No. 2020-015, § 2, 6-3-2020)

(a)

Estimated cost. The estimated cost of installing all required infrastructure, including but not limited to, roads, sidewalks, stormwater systems, native habitat, utilities systems, landscaping, and other improvements shall be prepared by a Florida registered civil engineer (See Article 18, Appendix A2). All cost estimates shall be submitted to the County Engineer and are subject to verification and approval.

(b)

The responsible entity shall provide the required surety bond for native habitats, which portion of the land shall be assessed at six thousand dollars ($6,000.00) per acre and a proportional amount for any portion thereof, to the nearest one-quarter (¼) acre (up to a maximum of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00)) for lands in the following categories:

(1)

Preserved uplands;

(2)

Conserved uplands;

(3)

Preserved wetlands;

(4)

Buffers around wetlands; and

(5)

Required open space areas containing native upland habitat.

In the event that any of these native habitats are impacted as a result of negligence or deliberate act by any person, and the developer or designee fails to restore the impacted areas in accordance with a restoration plan that must be submitted to the County for review and approval within thirty (30) days of being notified of the impact, the County may use said bond to restore the impacted area. The bond shall provide for completion of bonded improvements within one year of Final Subdivision Plat approval, except for mitigation, which must be completed prior to Final Subdivision Plat approval. The bond shall also provide for the removal of stockpiled fill or vegetative debris in the event a construction site is abandoned.

As an alternative to providing a surety bond, the developer may provide a cash bond, or any other security acceptable to the Board. The Board, in its discretion, may adopt by resolution from time to time, acceptable forms for surety bonds, cash bonds, and other security, incorporating provisions to protect the public interest, to assure proper completion of required improvements, and to minimize public expense and difficulty in administering and enforcing such security. The bond or other security will be returned upon successful completion of the bonded improvements.

(c)

Certification of improvements or performance guarantee. Prior to final approval by the Board, the County Engineer shall certify that all required improvements including those sidewalks not fronting on buildable lots or parcels have been installed in accordance with these regulations. As an alternative, a surety bond may be executed by a company authorized to conduct a surety business in the State of Florida. Said bond shall be in a form that is satisfactory to the Board and shall be payable to the County. Said bond shall be in the amount of one hundred ten (110) percent of the engineer's estimate for all required improvements, except:

(1)

Sidewalks, which front on buildable lots or parcels shall have a bond amount of one hundred twenty-five (125) percent of the estimated cost of the improvements. Sidewalk improvements shall be bonded for five years after such time the County shall call the bond if sidewalks have not been completed within the designated time period. Sidewalk cost for the purposed bonding shall be based on average or current County bid prices as determined by the County Engineer.

(2)

Final Lift of Asphalt performance bonds shall be required in the amount of one hundred ten (110) percent of the estimated cost of materials and installation. The Final Lift of Asphalt shall be bonded for five years after such time the County shall call the bond if the Final Lift of Asphalt has not been completed within the designated time period. The Final Lift of Asphalt cost for the purposed bonding shall be based on average or current County bid prices as determined by the County Engineer.

(3)

Street Tree performance bonds shall be required in the amount of one hundred ten (110) percent of the estimated cost of materials and installation. The Street Trees shall be bonded for five years after such time the County shall call the bond if the Street Trees have not been completed within the designated time period. The Street Trees cost for the purposed bonding shall be based on average or current County bid prices as determined by the County Engineer.

(4)

The Board, in its discretion, may adopt by resolution from time to time, as a convenience to the public, acceptable forms for surety bonds, cash bonds, and other security, incorporating provisions to protect the public interest, to assure repair or replacement of required improvements due to defective materials, faulty engineering or faulty workmanship, and to minimize public expense and difficulty in administering and enforcing such security. During the maintenance period, the developer shall be responsible for maintaining an overall acceptable appearance of the facilities, including erosion control, mowing and replacing signs. The bond or other security will be returned upon successful completion of the bonded improvements.

(5)

A bond shall be provided for the removal of stockpiled fill or vegetative debris in the event a construction site is abandoned.

(d)

Certified Resolution and Affidavit defining any name shown under the Certificate of Ownership.

(e)

Mortgage Joinder(s).

(f)

Consent to Dedication.

(g)

Open Space Restriction and Covenant (PUD Zoning only).

(h)

Certification of payment of taxes. Certification from the tax collector shall be required indicating that all payable taxes have been paid and all tax certificates against land redeemed.

(i)

School Concurrency Letter of Receipt from the Sarasota County School Board.

(j)

Notice to Purchaser (Article 18, Appendix C27).

(k)

Title certification. A title opinion from an attorney at law licensed in Florida, substantially in compliance with the format used in Article 18, Appendix A1.

(l)

Deed restrictions, maintenance plans and agreements. The deed restrictions and common ground maintenance agreements shall be provided if required under the "Subdivision Regulations" within Article 13, (Private and Public Open Spaces and Recreation Areas). A copy of the stormwater management system maintenance plan shall be provided if required under the Subdivision Regulations. (See Article 18, Appendix C23).

(m)

Mylar/CAD Files.

(Ord. No. 2020-017, § 3, 6-3-2020

(a)

Standard Requirements for Final Subdivision Plat. Conformity to the approved Subdivision Plans is required. The Final Subdivision Plat shall incorporate all stipulations, changes and modifications required to make the approved Subdivision Plans conform to these regulations. When a Final Subdivision Plat includes only that phase of the approved plans which the applicant proposes to record and develop at the time, said phase must also conform with all requirements of this UDC and be approved by the appropriate County departments.

(b)

The plat shall be prepared in accordance with the requirements of F.S. Ch. 177 Part 1 Platting, Maps and Plats. In addition, the following shall be required:

(1)

The Final Subdivision Plat shall be prepared on sheets eighteen (18) inches by twenty-four (24) inches in size and to a scale sufficient in size to be legible, or as may be specified by the County Surveyor.

(2)

Standard certificates, approval forms, declarations and notes shall be printed on the plat by a permanent-type black drawing ink, varitype process, or photomylar process.

(3)

Approvals of the County Surveyor, the County Engineer and the County Attorney shall be included as a part of the certificate of approval of the Board.

(4)

All signatures on the plat shall be signed with black permanent waterproof ink, so as to be sufficiently legible and durable.

(5)

A location or vicinity sketch shall be included to show the subdivision's location in relation to at least one (1) or more arterial or collector roads and the section and township lines. The location sketch need not be to scale.

(6)

The certificates, easement descriptions and private roadway declarations shall be prepared to conform with the forms shown in the appendices of these regulations. Verbatim application of the forms as shown will expedite the review and processing of the plat. (See Article 18, Appendix "Plat Certificates," and "Miscellaneous Plat Notes.")

(7)

The name of the professional surveyor and mapper shall be shown in the appropriate certification only. There shall be no artistic embellishment on the plat. The name of the firm responsible for the survey work may be included on the plat for identification purposes only and shall be sized only for legibility.

(8)

Areas to be preserved or conserved (including mitigation areas) and required buffer areas around wetlands shall be so delineated on the Final Subdivision Plat. For those subdivisions with lots less than three (3) acres in size, preservation or conservation areas shall be identified as separate tracts.

(9)

As-built drawings providing acreages and elevations for each mitigation area shall be submitted prior to Final Subdivision Plat approval. This record survey shall be performed by a professional land Surveyor and drawn at an appropriate scale by a Florida registered engineer or professional survey and mapper.

(10)

State plane coordinates. The Point of Beginning (P.O.B.) of the plat description and one additional significant point on the plat boundary shall be referenced to the Florida State Plane Coordinate System (1983/1990 Adjustment).

(a)

Applicability.. This section is intended to provide minimum requirements for the approval of a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO), Certificate of Occupancy (CO), and Business Use Permit (BU).

(b)

Temporary Certificate of Occupancy.. The Administrator shall coordinate with the Building Official before issuance of a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy by the Building Official under Chapter 22 of the County Code, for the purpose of allowing occupancy of a building for the purpose of racking, merchandising, stocking, employee training, and placement of furniture. The following checklist must be completed by the Owner or Contractor prior to the issuance of a TCO:

(1)

Shall provide a letter from the Engineer of Record (EOR), signed and sealed, certifying that the project is substantially complete, complies with health, safety and welfare for public use. In phased projects, each phase must be able to "stand alone" in the event subsequent phases are never built.

(2)

Shall submit, where applicable, a letter from the Florida Department of Transportation accepting the work in the State Right-of-Way.

(3)

Shall submit a fee based on the current Fee Schedule, payable to the County Fire, Life Safety, and all other Inspections.

(4)

All construction debris shall be removed from project site, or barricaded for public safety.

(5)

All final grading shall be complete, including stabilization of all earthen berms as a part of the perimeter buffer.

(6)

Perimeter plantings, including any structural wall or fence, as part of the landscape buffer shall be complete where non-residential use abuts residential uses.

(7)

Any asphalt drive and parking lot shall be ready for the "final lift." Concrete drive and parking lots must be complete. All traffic control striping must be complete, including painting for drives and parking (final thermoplastic to be applied upon completion of Final Lift of Asphalt). All signs installed for traffic control and parking must be installed.

(8)

Placement of sidewalks and handicap ramps shall be complete and with ADA compliance.

(9)

All stormwater facilities and outfall structures have been cleaned and free of debris, and must function.

(10)

All Utilities infrastructure shall be complete, including all easements submitted for review, and all Capacity Fees paid and accepted.

(11)

All Department of Health issues shall be completed (well and septic).

(12)

All Impact Fees shall be paid and accounted for.

(13)

All Code violations associated with the property have been resolved.

(c)

Certificate of Occupancy. The Administrator shall coordinate with the Building Official before issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy by the Building Official under Chapter 22 of the County Code, for the purpose of allowing full occupancy of a building. In addition to the items listed in Section 124-74, the following checklist must be completed by the Owner or Contractor prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy:

(1)

Engineer's Certification (Appendix C30).

(2)

Engineer's as-built construction drawings (signed and sealed).

(3)

Compaction and density reports.

(4)

FDOT Acceptance Letter for all work in the State right-of-way.

(5)

Stormwater Maintenance Agreement (Appendix C23).

(6)

Confirmation that all asphalt/concrete drives and parking have had final lift installed and all thermoplastic striping is complete for traffic safety and parking.

(7)

Landscape Architect's Certification (Appendix C31) that all landscape is complete.

(8)

Landscape As-builts if modified from permitted plans.

(9)

All required rights-of-way and easements recorded.

(10)

All Environmental Utilities easements are complete and recorded.

(11)

County Right-of-Way Use Permit signed off as complete.

(12)

Final Fire Inspection.

(13)

Zoning:

a.

Lighting Certification that all exterior lighting is complete and meets current code.

b.

Lighting As-builts if modified from permitted plans.

(14)

All reinspection fees paid.

(15)

All Rezone Petition/Special Exception/DRI Stipulations met.

(16)

All environmental protection requirements met including:

a.

Littoral Zones and Mitigation Areas are complete and have been constructed in accordance with the approved plans.

b.

All nuisance, exotic and invasive vegetation have been removed from all preserve areas.

c.

Compliance with applicable Tree Permit planting requirements.

d.

Recording of any necessary encumbrances for the protection of native habitats.

(17)

All required infrastructure facilities are installed and accepted unless otherwise noted.

(18)

Maintenance, materials and workmanship warranty bond. Security in a form acceptable to the Board shall be posted by the developer in the amount of twenty (20) percent of the estimated construction cost of all required improvements, both on-site and off-site, to be owned and maintained by Sarasota County. Said security bond shall guarantee repair or replacement of improvements where such repair or replacement is required due to defective materials, faulty engineering, or and faulty workmanship. Said security bond shall cover a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of the "First Letter."

(19)

Where the developer is required to construct a shelter pad, purchase and/or install a Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT) bus stop shelter, bench, or other transit improvements, the owner shall provide a deed of gift for equipment and concrete, with a letter certifying that the concrete pad meets the requirements for installation of a SCAT bus stop shelter.

(d)

Business Use Permit. In addition to these requirements, before opening a business to customers, a business must obtain a Business Use Permit as specified in Section 124-51.

(Ord. No. 2019-006, § 10, 4-23-2019; Ord. No. 2020-015, § 2, 6-3-2020; Ord. No. 2020-017, § 3, 6-3-2020)

(a)

Generally. The alteration of land elevation, which accompanies the construction of residential and non-residential structures, building additions (attached/detached), swimming pools or spas often alters the historical drainage pattern from a parcel of land to the detriment of adjoining landowners. The health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the County are promoted by requiring the conduct of construction in such a manner as to direct attendant stormwater drainage into public or private facilities, rather than onto the land of adjoining property owners.

(b)

Application for Building Permit and issuance. Every application submitted to the County for a Building Permit to construct residential or non-residential structures, a building addition, a shed or similar structure over 150 sq. ft. in floor area, a swimming pool or spa shall be accompanied by a topographic boundary survey signed and sealed by a Florida professional surveyor and a Lot Drainage Plan. In the event that there is an approved Subdivision or Site Development Plan, the application for Building Permit shall comply with those approved plans. As part of the building construction plan examination, the County shall review the topographic boundary survey and the Lot Drainage Plan for compliance with the following items and the topographic boundary survey must include:

(1)

The Topographic Boundary Survey must include:

a.

The elevation of the center of the parcel,

b.

The elevations of the perimeter corners of the parcel,

c.

The mid-point elevations on the front, rear, and side property lines,

d.

The mid-point elevations on any adjoining parcels at a minimum of twenty (20) feet from the property line at the corner and mid-points,

e.

North American Vertical Datum 1988 (NAVD-88) elevations are to be used on all surveys, and when such datum is referenced on the applicable Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) panel, elevations are to be used in Federal Emergency Management Agency floodplains. A topographic survey is not required for lots greater than one (1) acre in area.

f.

Elevations and locations of all major structures on the lot and on adjacent lots within twenty (20) feet of the property line.

g.

Property elevations at all corners and grade break points, and at 50-foot intervals to extend 25 feet beyond all property lines (minimum). Properties within flood prone areas where equivalent storage is required must have a survey with elevations provided on a 25-foot interval grid.

h.

Cross-sections of the property and improvements, showing relationship of swales, foundation, finished floor slab and 25 feet beyond the property line, demonstrating that all stormwater runoff drains in a manner no worse than that which occurred during the predevelopment condition along private property boundaries.

(2)

The Lot Drainage Plan must be on a separate sheet of paper and labeled "Lot Drainage Plan" and include the following:

a.

Standard paper size of eleven (11) inches × seventeen (17) inches, eighteen (18) inches × twenty-four (24) inches or twenty-four (24) inches × thirty-six (36) inches;

b.

Scale of one (1) inch = ten (10) feet; one (1) inch = twenty (20) feet; one (1) inch = thirty (30) feet; one (1) inch = forty (40) feet or one (1) inch = fifty (50) feet;

c.

Title block with lot number, date, subdivision name and designer;

d.

North arrow;

e.

A legend; and

f.

Provide the following note: "Drainage easements shall not contain permanent improvements, including but not limited to sidewalks, driveways, impervious surfaces, patios, decks, pools, air conditioners, structures, utility sheds, poles, fences, sprinkler systems, trees, shrubs, hedges, and landscaping plants other than grass, except for the landscaping of stormwater detention and retention ponds as required by the Code."

(3)

Elevation Requirements. The Lot Drainage Plan must include the following proposed elevations in NAVD-88 datum, and the finished floor elevation shall be one (1) of the following:

a.

The finished floor elevation shall be pursuant to the approved master drainage plan for the subdivision, or

b.

The finished floor elevation shall be at a minimum of eighteen (18) inches above the highest point of the adjacent roadway.

c.

The perimeter corners of the parcel (proposed and existing);

d.

The mid-point on the front, rear and side property lines (proposed and existing). Note: proposed grades are to be circled, existing grades are to be underlined.

(4)

Drainage.

a.

When the existing grade of the site is changed, all on-site drainage shall be directed by swales or other systems to an off-site drainage facility and shall be in accordance with the typical lot grading plan as shown on the approved subdivision plan, when available. The proposed drainage flow shall be illustrated on the lot drainage plan by use of directional arrows. A typical swale cross-section shall be provided. The typical cross-section shall include, at a minimum, the proposed finished floor elevation through the proposed swale to a distance of twenty (20) feet from the property line with all minimum slopes and elevations.

b.

Water from roof valley's downspouts, scuppers, or other rainwater or collection devices shall not be directed towards adjacent parcels of land located within ten (10) feet of the terminus of such collection devices.

c.

Gutters shall be required when the side lot line drainage easement width is less than 5 feet.

(5)

Slopes.

a.

The maximum front yard slope shall be four (4) feet horizontal to one (1) foot vertical from the house line of the dwelling to the front property line. Slopes shall be held to a maximum of six (6) foot horizontal to one (1) foot vertical wherever practical.

b.

Side slope shall be a maximum of four (4) foot horizontal to one (1) foot vertical. The proposed side slope along the subject parcel property line must match the existing grade unless permission is granted to use the adjoining parcels. Existing drainage shall be maintained or improved.

c.

The slopes permitted by the Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County shall be allowed for septic system installation provided other drainage requirements of this chapter are achieved.

d.

All new construction within twenty (20) feet of a wetland, other surface water (OSW), County drainage canal, ditch, or swale shall erect a siltation barrier at the property line to prevent siltation from entering the waterway. The barrier shall be erected prior to clearing, maintained during construction and remain until final inspections have been approved.

e.

Erosion and sedimentation control best management practices (BMPs) including perimeter controls, soil tracking prevention, and accommodations for the discharge of groundwater from dewatering operations shall be required for all new construction to prevent negative impacts to adjoining parcels. BMPs shall be erected prior to clearing and remain until final inspections have been approved.

(6)

Swales.

a.

All required swales or other systems shall be in place prior to commencement of construction and maintained during the course of construction until final inspections have been approved. The required swale shall be constructed in accordance with Appendix C-13b of this UDC. In the event that temporary measures are to be employed during on-site construction for a specific property, such temporary measures to minimize impact on adjoining or adjacent property, requires authorization from the County Engineer.

b.

The minimum longitudinal slope of a drainage swale shall not be less than two-tenths (0.2) percent.

c.

An example of acceptable lot drainage plans can be obtained from the lot drainage reviewer along with a required "checklist" to be included with the permit application.

(c)

Engineered Drainage Plan.. An engineered drainage plan is a plan for the discharge of stormwater from a site prepared, signed and sealed by a professional engineer registered in the State of Florida. An engineered drainage plan will be required for any site, which produces one of the following:

(1)

A surface slope exceeding one-foot vertical rise in six (6) feet horizontal distance within five (5) feet of any property line.

(2)

A surface slope exceeding one-foot vertical rise in four (4) feet horizontal distance within the property boundary.

(3)

All typical lot grading plans shown on the approved subdivision construction plans are considered engineered drainage plans.

(d)

Drainage plan compliance, Certificate of Occupancy.

(1)

After issuance of a Building Permit, it shall be unlawful to fill or grade a residential or commercial lot, or cause or allow the same to occur, except in accordance with the terms and conditions of the approved Lot Drainage Plan or engineered drainage plan. As part of the final building inspection, the County shall determine whether the site is graded in conformity with the Lot Drainage Plan or the engineered drainage plan.

(2)

No final inspection, approval or Certificate of Occupancy will be issued for any Building Permit by the County until a signed and sealed survey by a Florida professional survey/mapper is received illustrating the compliance of the as-built lot drainage to the approved lot drainage plan unless the plan is an engineered plan.

(3)

If an Engineered Drainage Plan is required, no final inspection, approval or Certificate of Occupancy for a completed dwelling shall be issued until the County receives certification from the engineer of record that grading and improvements to the subject parcel comply with the approved improvements to the Engineered Drainage Plan.

(4)

Any changes to the approved Lot Drainage Plan or the engineered drainage plan must receive prior, written approval from the County.

(Ord. No. 2023-056, § 2, 10-24-2023)

(a)

Nonprofit corporations including homeowners associations, property owners associations, condominium owners associations, or master associations, meeting the following standards shall qualify as a Designated Responsible Entity:

(1)

If a homeowner or property owners association or master association is to be the Designated Responsible Entity, the applicant must submit draft or final Articles of Incorporation for the association, and Declaration of Protective Covenants or Deed Restrictions, as well as a reference map if referred to in documents. The applicant must furnish the Certificate of Incorporation and the recording information (Official Book and Page Number for the Declaration) prior to issuance of the operation authorization.

(2)

If a condominium association is to be the Designated Responsible Entity, the applicant must supply draft or final Articles of Incorporation for the condominium association. It will be necessary for the applicant to forward a copy of the letter from the Department of Business regulation, Bureau of Condominiums, stating that the documents are proper for filing. These documents are required to be finalized prior to issuance of the operation authorization.

(3)

The association, whether a nonprofit association or a condominium association, must comply with the applicable provisions of Florida laws, such as F.S. Chs. 617, 718 or 719.

(4)

The appropriate documents must reflect that the association has the power to do the following:

a.

Own and convey property;

b.

Operate and maintain common property, specifically the facility to be maintained by the responsible entity, in accordance with the terms of applicable law and the approval granted by the County, including all lakes, wetlands, retention areas, culverts and related appurtenances;

c.

Establish rules and regulations;

d.

Assess members and enforce said assessments;

e.

Sue and be sued;

f.

Contract for services to provide for operation and maintenance if the association contemplates employing a maintenance company;

g.

Require all the homeowners, lot owners, property owners or unit owners to be members;

h.

Exist in perpetuity; however, the Articles of Incorporation must provide that if the association is dissolved, the property consisting of the facility shall be conveyed to an appropriate agency of local government, and that if not accepted, then the facility shall be dedicated to another qualifying responsible entity; and

i.

Take any other action necessary for the purposes for which the Association is organized.

(5)

The appropriate documents must set forth the following:

a.

It is the responsibility of the association to operate and maintain the facility in accordance with the requirements of the development permits issued by Sarasota County;

b.

The facility is owned by the Association or described therein as common property;

c.

There is a method of assessing funds and collecting the assessed funds for operation and maintenance of the facilities;

d.

Any amendment of these documents which would affect the facility, including the related portions of the common areas, must have the prior approval of the Sarasota County Board of County Commission; and

e.

The Declaration of Covenants will be in effect for at least twenty-five (25) years with automatic renewal periods thereafter.

(6)

The property owner or developer only in the following circumstances:

a.

The property is wholly owned by the applicant and ownership is intended to be retained. This would apply to a farm, corporate officer or single industrial facility, for example; or

b.

The ownership of the property is retained by the applicant and is either leased or rented to third parties, as in the case of shopping centers or mobile home parks.

(b)

Requirements applicable to all Designated Responsible Entitles. These requirements constitute minimum standards for Designated Responsible Entities. The County may impose additional requirements to ensure future operation and maintenance including, but not limited to, performance bonds or the development of operation and maintenance plans and schedules. To satisfy these requirements, the applicant must provide written documentation. All documents are required to be finalized prior to issuance of the operation authorization. The County Attorney is hereby authorized and directed to review the documents submitted to assure that they provide reasonable assurance to the County that the designated responsible entity meets the requirements of this UDC. No entity shall qualify as a designated responsible entity under this UDC until the County Attorney has approved the documents submitted. These documents shall be submitted for review and approval prior to or concurrent with the submittal of the final plan or plat. If the drafts of the required documents are not submitted with the original application, they must be submitted prior to construction. Final documents must be submitted before operation will be authorized. Documents may be submitted prior to recording to allow for staff comment. Modification of the requirements of this section can be based only upon:

(1)

Intervening Sarasota County requirements of a more stringent nature such as the requirement of a maintenance agreement and posting of bond by the developer; or

(2)

A unique project requiring an alternate entity. The alternate entity must be evaluated independently and approved by the Board. All necessary agreements or easements must be documented in the file or record before approval will be given.

(c)

The Designated Responsible Entity is required to provide for the inspection of the facility by a Florida registered Professional Engineer to assure that the system is properly operated and maintained. Inspection schedules will be specifically stated in the approval. For those facilities utilizing effluent filtration or exfiltration, the inspections shall be performed eighteen (18) months after operation is authorized and every eighteen (18) months thereafter. A written report of the findings of the inspection shall be filed with the County within thirty (30) days of the date of the inspection. The County shall supply the necessary form.