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ARTICLE 18.

UDC STANDARD DOCUMENTS AND FORMS

APPENDIX A. - MASTER TREE LIST

Common Name Scientific Name FL
Native 		Mature Height Mature Spread (radius) Growth Rate Drought
Tolerance 		Flood
Tolerance 		Soil pH Notes Season of Maximum Impact Minimum Recommended Tree Lawn or Median
(in feet) 		Required Setback From Hardscape
Elements 		For use to meet UDC landscaping requirements For use to meet Trees Code (Ch. 54, Art. XVIII) requirements
Large Trees
>50′ Ht 		Must be set back a minimum of 30' from overhead neighborhood utility lines 5
American Elm Ulmus americana - multiple cultivars including var. U. a. floridana Yes 70—90' 50—70' Fast Medium High Variable Dutch Elm Disease if not a cultivar. Many cultivars that are resistant: 'American Liberty' 'Delaware' Independence' 'New Harmony' 'Valley Forge' 'Princeton." Autumn
Foliage 		8 or Greater 5 Yes Yes
Bald Cypress Taxodium distichum Yes 60—80' 25—35' Fast Medium High Acid-Alk Deciduous, not evergreen, forms 'knees' and may cause infrastructure damage Autumn
Foliage 		6 or Greater 5 Yes Yes
Blackgum, Sourgum Nyssa sylvatica Yes 65—75' 25—35' Slow Medium High Variable Makes a good street or parking lot tree for suburban neighborhoods, possibly for downtown areas. Autumn
Foliage 		6 or Greater 5 Yes Yes
Black Olive 'Shady Lady' Bucida buceras No 45—60' 35—50' Modfast Yes Medium Alk-Acid Bungee caterpillar, a common pest to the olive causes staining of surrounding hardscapes and furniture from April—June 6 or Greater 5 Yes Yes
Broadleaf Podocarpus Podocarpus nagi No 30—40' 15—25' Moderate High Med Acid Could make a good street tree with some pruning to create a more open canopy with well-spaced ascending branches along the trunk. Tolerates poor soils, although not alkaline soils. Evergreen 4 or Greater 5 Yes No
Carolina Ash, Pop Ash Fraxinus caroliniana Yes 60—70' 45—50' Fast Yes High Alk-Acid Emerald Ash Borer potential. Great in mitigation plantings for wetlands, prefers moist soil, can form large surface roots Autumn
Foliage 		8 or Greater 5 Yes Yes
Chinese Elm 'Drake' Ulmus parvifolia 'Drake' No 35—45' 35—50' Moderate Yes Med Variable Needs early pruning 6 or Greater 5 Yes No
East Palatka Holly Ilex x attenuata Yes 30—45' 10—15' Moderate High Acid Over-pruned Evergreen 6 or Greater 5 Yes Yes
Green Ash Fraxinus pennsylvanica Yes 30—50' 30—70' Moderate Medium High Alk-Acid Emerald Ash Borer potential. Autumn
Foliage 		8 or Greater 5 Yes Yes
Gumbo Limbo Bursera simaruba Yes 25—40' 25—30' Moderate Highest Variable Frost sensitive 6 or Greater 5 Yes Yes
Hong Kong Orchid Bauhinia blakeana No 20—40' 20—25' Fast High weak wood Winter; Showy
Flowers 		6 or Greater 5 Yes No
Live Oak Quercus virginiana Yes 40—80' 60—120' Moderate High Med Variable Overplanted in Sarasota County 8 or Greater 5 Yes Yes
Loblolly Bay Gordonia lasianthus Yes 30—60' 10—15' Moderate Medium High Acid Good restoration tree; good for retention pond edges; do not plant in alkaline soils Spring, Summer Showy
Flowers 		6 or Greater 5 Yes Yes
Longleaf Pine Pinus palustris Yes 60—80' 30—40' Moderate High Med Acid Sensitive to root disturbance, messy 8 or Greater 5 Yes Yes
West Indian Mahogany Swietenia mahagoni Yes in FL; No in Sarasota County 40—50' 40—60' Fast Medium Low Alk-Acid Native in south Florida, commonly planted and naturalized. Droop as the tree grows and will require pruning for vehicular or pedestrian clearance. 6 or Greater 5 Yes No *

* considered on case-by-case basis with Administrator approval
Pignut Hickory Carya glabra Yes 50—65' 30—40' Moderate Medium Med Acid-Alk Messy 8 or Greater 5 Yes Yes
Pond Cypress Taxodium ascendens Yes 50—60' 10—15' Fast High High Acid-Alk Deciduous, not evergreen, not likely to form 'knees' in dry conditions, attractive street tree 6 or Greater 5 Yes Yes
Eastern Red Cedar Juniperus virginiana Yes 50' 25' Fast High High Alk-Acid Variety of cultivars ranging in sizes and color. Evergreen 6 or Greater 5 Yes Yes
Red Maple Acer Rubrum Yes 60'—75' 25'—35' Fast Medium High Acid Needs moist acidic soils Autumn
Foliage 		6 or Greater 5 Yes Yes
Redbay Persia borbonia Yes 30—50' 30—50' Moderate Medium Med Alk-Acid Can be weak wooded, Messy. Susceptible to Laurel Wilt and defoliation by Ambrosia Beetle. Suitable in wetter areas. 6 or Greater 5 Yes Yes
Slash Pine Pinus elliottii var. 'densa' Yes 75—100' 35—50' Fast High Med Acid Sensitive to root disturbance, messy. Do not irrigate 8 or Greater 5 Yes Yes
Southern Magnolia Magnolia grandiflora - multiple cultivars Yes 60—80' 30—40' Moderate Yes Medium Acid Scale, Leaf Spots, Scab, Mildew, some litter. Spring, Summer Showy
Flowers 		8 or Greater 5 Yes Yes
Southern Red Cedar Juniperus silicicola Yes 30—45' 20—30' Fast High High Alk-Acid Little care or maintenance required. Evergreen 6 or Greater 5 Yes Yes
Sugarberry Celtis laevigata Yes 50—70' 50—60' Fast Medium High Alk-Acid Large Surface Roots, should not be placed in pedestrian paths Autumn
Foliage 		8 or greater 5 Yes Yes
Sweet Bay Magnolia Magnolia virginiana Yes 40—50' 15—25' Moderate Low High Acid-Alk Scale, Leaf Spots, Sassafrass Weevil Spring, Summer Showy
Flowers 		6 or Greater 5 Yes Yes
Sweetgum Liquidambar styraciflua Yes 60—75' 35—50' Moderate Low Medium Acid Large aggressive surface roots, not to be used in drought prone areas, messy fruit, not to be used near sidewalk or walking paths, sensitive to heat island effects Autumn
Foliage 		6 or Greater 5 Yes Yes
Sycamore Platanus occidentalis Yes 75—90' 50—70' Fast High Medium Alk-Acid Large aggressive surface roots, not to be used in drought prone areas, can tolerate high pH Autumn
Foliage 		6 or Greater 5 Yes Yes
Water Oak Quercus nigra Yes 50—60' 60—70' Fast Yes High Acid-Alk Litter from Acorns, susceptible to decay and is a shorter lived oak 6 or Greater 5 Yes Yes
Winged Elm Ulmus alata Yes 45—70' 30—40' fast High High Acid-Alk Not Dutch elm resistant, sturdy and adaptable tree Autumn
Foliage 		6 or Greater 5 Yes Yes
Medium Trees
30—50′ Ht. 		Must be set back a minimum of 20′ from overhead neighborhood utility lines 4
Buttonwood Conocarpus erectus Yes 30—45' 20—30' Moderate High Med Alk-Acid Green and silver varieties 6 or Greater 4 Yes Yes
Chapman's Oak Quercus chapmanii Yes 30—45' 20—30' Slow High Low Alk-Acid Naturally found in the dry, xeric habitats of sandy ridges and coastal dunes throughout most of Florida. One of the smallest of the Oaks. 6 or Greater 4 Yes Yes
Cherry Laurel Prunus caroliniana No 25—40' 15—25' Moderate High Low Alk-Acid Fast growing and low maintenance and ideal for naturalizing. Can be messy due to fruit, so avoid near sidewalks. Susceptible to Verticillium Wilt. Smaller cultivars available, <20' height. Spring, creamy-white clusters of flowers 6 or Greater 4 Yes No
Golden Shower Cassia fistula No 30—40' 30—40' Fast Medium Low Alkaline Golden shower is ideal for use as a specimen planting. Seed pods poisonous, brittle wood. Sensitive to frost. Summer Showy
Flowers 		6 or Greater 4 Yes No
Myrtleleaf Holly Ilex cassine var. myrtifolia Yes 25—45' 10—15' Moderate Med Low Alk-Acid Dioecious; requires at least one male plant in the vicinity to produce berries on the females. Good plant for wetlands. Winter displays colorful berries 6 or Greater 4 Yes Yes
Savannah Holly Ilex x attenuata 'Savannah' Yes 30—40' 6—10' Moderate High Medium Acid Good Street tree - has thorns Red fruit attracts birds 6 or Greater 4 Yes Yes
Trumpet Tree Tabeuia spp. No 15—35' 25—35' Fast Med Low Alk-Acid Weak wooded, susceptible to frost damage. Depending on species will have yellow, pink, white or purple flowers in the spring Spring
Showy
Flowers 		6 or Greater 4 Yes No
Small Trees
20′ Ht. 		May be planted adjacent to overhead powerlines 3
American Elderberry Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis Yes 8—12' 6—10' Moderate Low High Alk-Acid Sporadically all year long, displays 6- to 10-inch-wide clusters of yellowish-white blooms, followed by small, dark purple berries which are quite popular with birds, and can be used in pies, jellies, or fermented to make a wine. Showy yellowish-white flowers year-round 4 or Greater 3 Yes Yes
American Hornbeam Carpinus caroliniana Yes 20—30' 20—30' Slow Yes Med Variable Well-suited for small spaces in the shade or sun, and is tolerant of occasional flooding. Orange foliage in Fall 4 or Greater 3 Yes Yes
Burford Holly Ilex cornuta 'burfordii' No 15—25' 15—25' Moderate High High Alk-Acid Large shrub - small tree that does well in low-maintenance landscapes; subject to infestation of tea scale. Evergreen, no showy flower 4 or Greater 3 Yes No
Chickasaw Plum Prunus angustifloia Yes 12—20' 15—20' Moderate High Low Alk-Acid Produces fruit-plant away from walkways White flowers in Winter 4 or Greater 3 Yes Yes
Crapemyrtle Lagerstroe mia spp. No 8—30' 6—25' Moderate High None Alk-Acid Overplanted, Over-pruned. Abundance of cultivars and sizes available. Cheyenne: Bright Red Flowers, 8—12' Ht. Lipan: Lavender Flowers, 15—20' Ht. Tuskegee: Dark Pink Flowers, 15—25' Ht. Natchez: White Flowers, 20—30' Ht. Summer Showy
Flowers 		4 or Greater 3 Yes No
Dahoon Holly Ilex casine Yes 20—30' 8—12' Moderate Medium High Acid Combination of male and female plants required for bright red berries to be present 4 or Greater 3 Yes Yes
Spiny Fiddlewood Citharexylum spinosum Yes in South FL; No in Sarasota County 15—35' 8—25' Slow High Low Alk-Acid Evergreen - 2—6" leaves. Full sun and shade. Useful in buffer strips. White, trumpet-shaped flowers in clusters 6 or Greater 3 Yes No *

* considered on case-by-case basis with Administrator approval
Fringetree Chionanthus virginicus Yes 15—20' 10—15' Slow Med Medium Alk-Acid Showy white flowers in spring, poisonous, pest sensitive, tolerates wet soils occasionally Showy white flowers in Spring 4 or Greater 3 Yes Yes
Jamaican Caper Capparis cynophallo phora Yes 6—20' 8—12' Slow High Med Acid Evergreen, small spaces 6 or Greater 3 Yes No *

* considered on case-by-case basis with Administrator approval
Japanese Evergreen Oak Quercus acuta No 20—30' 15—20' Moderate Medium Low Acid not extensively tested, limited availability N/A 6 or Greater 3 Yes No
Leatherwood Cyrilla racemiflora Yes 10—30' 6—15' Fast Med High Acid In unburned natural wetlands, this plant sometimes form almost impenetrable thickets along the edge. White Spring Flowers 6 or Greater 3 Yes No
Lignum Vitae Guaiacum officinale No 10—30' 10—30' Slow High Med Alk - Neutral - Mildly Acid Shade intolerant. Typically multi-trunk. Bluish purple flower, most abundant in spring, but also year-round 6 or Greater 3 Yes No
Marlberry Ardisia escallonioides Yes 12—20' 6—12' Moderate Med Low Alk-Neutral - Acid Nice multi-trunked small tree. It often occurs naturally with sabal palms and stoppers. Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions. Fragrant white flowers all year 6 or Greater 3 Yes No
Myrtle Oak Quercus myrtifolia Yes 10—20' 10—25' Slow High Low Alk-Acid Tolerates poor growing conditions, high wind tolerance 6 or Greater 3 Yes Yes
Geiger Tree Cordia sebestena Yes 25—30' 20—25' Slow High Low Alk-Acid Dense rounded evergreen; often mult-trunked; susceptible to frost damage Throughout the year, especially Spring and Summer, showy dark orange flowers 6 or Greater 3 Yes No
Powderpuff Calliandra spp. No 12—15' 10—15' Fast High Low Alk-Acid The profuse, fragrant bloom is the main reason for its popularity, with big puffs, two to three inches across, of watermelon pink, deep red, or white silky stamens, produced during warm months. Showy
Flowers Summer 		4 or Greater 3 Yes No
Seagrape Coccoloba uvifera Yes 25—30' 20—30' Moderate High Low Alk-Acid Fragrant flowers in the spring. Grows as a shrub on the coastal dunes and a tree inland White Spring flowers 6 or Greater 3 Yes Yes
Simpson's Stopper Myrciantes fragrans Yes 6—30' 15—20' Slow High Medium Alk-Acid Can grow in full sun or deep shade and is most useful where the soils contain shell, marl, or lime rock (alkaline soils). White fragrant flowers all year 4 or Greater 3 Yes No
Small Sand Live Oak Quercus geminata Yes 12—20' 10—15' Moderate High Low Alk-Neutral Grows in sandy, scrub habitat and does not reach the towering dimensions of the live oak. 6 or Greater 3 Yes Yes
Spanish
Stopper 		Eugenia foetida Yes 12—20' 8—15' Moderate Medium Med Acid-Alk Large shrub to small tree - partial shade Fruit attracts birds - late summer to winter 6 or Greater 3 Yes Yes
Sparkleberry Vaccinium arboreum Yes 6—25' 5—15' Moderate Medium Low Acid Small stature works in both large and small yards, and shiny foliage and numerous but small white flowers are very attractive. White, fragrant bell-shaped flowers in Spring, shiny black fruit in fall. 6 or Greater 3 Yes No
Sweet Acacia Acacia farnesiana Yes 15—25' 15—25' Moderate High Low Alk-Acid Do not locate the tree too close to where people can be injured by the sharp thorns on the branches, good tree for under utility lines. Yellow fragrant clusters of showy
flowers year round 		Not Recommended due to thorns 3 Yes No
Tea-Oil Camillia Camillia oleifera No 15—20' 10—15' Slow Medium Low Alk-Acid Good tree for planting along a street beneath power lines since it will not require pruning by the utility company, but unfortunately it is not yet readily available. "White, showy and fragrant flowers in late Winter." 4 or Greater 3 Yes No
Varnish Leaf Dodonaea viscosa Yes 10—20' 5—15' Moderate High Low Alk-Acid The "varnished" leaves of this plant have a resinous coating that is a protection against water loss, and this allows the plants to be exceptionally drought tolerant. Yellow flowers in late spring-early summer, green, yellow, red pods in summer. 4 or Greater 3 Yes No
Wax Myrtle Myrica cerifera Yes 15—25' 20—25' Fast High Medium Alk-Acid Tolerates a variety of landscape settings from full sun to partial shade, wet swamplands or high, dry and alkaline areas. Yellow flowers in late spring-early summer 4 or Greater 3 Yes Yes
Wild Olive Osmanthus americanus Yes 15—25' 10—15' Moderate Medium High Neutral-Acid Naturally found along streambanks or swamp margins, best grown in full sun or partial shade on moist, well-drained soil. White fragrant flowers in Spring 4 or Greater 3 Yes Yes
Yaupon Holly Ilex vomitoria Yes 15—25' 15—20' Moderate High Medium Alk-Acid One of the most durable and adaptable of the small-leaved evergreen Hollies. It grows well throughout its range in sidewalk cutouts and other sites with limited exposed soil. White flowers in Spring 4 or Greater 3 Yes Yes
Palms Must be planted the full fronds length plus 3′ from overhead neighborhood utility lines 3
Bismark Palm Bismarckia nobilis No 30—60' 10—15' Slow High Low Alk-Acid Very showy silver/blue fan shaped fronds; creates dramatic impact. This species is not as resistant to windstorm damage as most other species of palms. Attractive Year-round 6 or Greater 3 Yes No
Cabbage Palm Sabal palmetto Yes 40—50' 10—15' Slow High High Alk-Acid Native widely available Palm, low maintenance demands. Palmetto Weevil, butt rot, and Texas phoenix palm decline (TPPD) Attractive Year-round 4 or Greater 3 Yes Yes
Date Palm Phoenix dactylifera cultivars No 50—80' 12—15' Slow Medium Medium Neutral - Acid Susceptible to Lethal Yellowing. Commonly used as a street tree because it is able to thrive even when there is limited space for root growth; however, fallen fruits can be messy. Attractive Year-round 6 or Greater 3 Yes No
European Fan Palm Chamaerops humilis No 8—15' 8—10' Slow High Low Alk-Acid "Drought- and wind-resistant, established plants will survive temperatures to 10°F or below, in full sun, or light shade. Spines "on stems-keep away from sidewalks" Attractive Year-round Not Recommended due to thorns 3 Yes No
Foxtail Palm Wodyetia bifurcata No 30' 8—20' Fast Medium Low Acid Bushy fronds make it look quite different from many other palms on the market. Its resemblance to royal palm and similar aesthetic value also make it a desirable landscape specimen Attractive Year-round 4 or Greater 3 Yes No *

* considered on case-by-case basis for constrained sites with Administrator approval
Piccabeen Palm Archontoph oenix cunningha miana No 30' 8—20' Moderate Long, sweeping, pinnate fronds have a look similar to a coconut palm, but is a more cold-hardy alternative. Attractive Year-round 4 or Greater 3 Yes No
Royal Palm Roystonea regia Yes in FL; No in Sarasota County 50'—70' 20'—25' Moderate Medium Medium Acid - Slight Alkaline Self-cleaning palm, consider planting location as fronds may cause injury Showy, purple, black fruit 4' or Greater 3 Yes No *

* considered on case-by-case basis with Administrator approval
Saw Cabbage Palm/Paurotis Palm Acoelorrha phe wrightii Yes 15—30' 10—15' Slow Medium High Alk-Acid Does not grow well in calcareous soils such as those found in road rights-of-way, parking lots, and typical built-up landscapes in south and central Florida Attractive Year-round, however in Spring display large inflorescences of creamy white flowers 6 or Greater 3 Yes No
Windmill Palm Trachycarp us fortunei No 10—20' 6—10' Slow Medium Low Alk-Acid Works well as a framing tree, accent, specimen, patio or urn subject. Prefers shade, Susceptible to Root Rot, Lethal Yellowing Attractive Year-round 4' or Greater 3 Yes No

 

Source: Sarasota County Landscape Design Manual, Chapter 1, "Roadway Tree Planting Standards", pages 93—95.

Note: If available planting width or setback from hardscape, underground utilities, or underground structures is less than the required setback width, provide hardscape protection per Figures 1.12a-c in the Sarasota County Landscape Design Manual.

(Ord. No. 2022-076, § 2, 1-31-2023)

APPENDIX A1. - TITLE OPINION

*DATE: ________

Board of County Commissioners
Sarasota County
1660 Ringling Blvd.
Sarasota, Florida 34236

Re: Plat of _______

Commissioners:

Pursuant to the requirements of Florida Statutes, Chapter 177, and Sarasota County UDC, you are advised that, in our opinion, the fee simple marketable title of those lands described herein (or in Exhibit A attached hereto)** is vested in:

(Title must be vested in the name of the persons or corporation which is seeking the plat approval and who is offering for dedication the various easements, rights-of-way, and other land interests.)

Subject to the following matters and exceptions:

(You may use standard exceptions. The full name, book, page, and date of recording of all lienholders must be set forth, and said lienholders must join in the dedication of the plat.)

Include also a statement of taxes.

___________
Attorney's Signature

* Date should be as near as possible to date of actual submission for approval of Plat to Board of County Commissioners.

** Legal description must be identical to that shown on Plat.

Note: The above form of title opinion specifically omits the source of information upon which the attorney's opinion is based, such as abstract, search of public records or other sources of title information. This was an intentional omission. It is preferred that such information be omitted from the title opinion.

(Ord. No. 2019-006, § 15, 4-23-2019)

APPENDIX A2. - COST OF IMPROVEMENTS ESTIMATE

PROJECT NAME: _______

DATE: ________

I, _______, A Registered Florida Engineer, License No. _______, do hereby estimate that the cost of the improvements itemized in this attached schedule is $ _______.

___________
Registered Florida Engineer
Printed Name
(SEAL)

APPENDIX A3. - SURVEYOR'S AFFIDAVIT

CONFIRMING INSTALLATION OF LOT CORNERS,
BENCH MARKS AND PCPs IN ACCORDANCE WITH
F.S. § 177.091(8)

STATE OF FLORIDA
)
) SS
COUNTY OF SARASOTA
)

 

BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, personally appeared (NAME OF SURVEYOR), _______, who after being duly sworn, deposes and says as follows:

1.

Affiant is a registered surveyor/mapper holding Florida Certificate No. _______ and was the surveyor who executed the Certificate of Surveyor on the plat of (NAME OF PLAT) _______ recorded in Plat Book _______ Page(s) _______ of the Public Records of Sarasota County, Florida, Prepared by (NAME OF FIRM) _______ , if applicable.

2.

Said plat denotes a symbol for a Permanent Control Point (PCP), identified as a concrete monument to be physically placed in the ground at those locations marked on the face of said plat by said symbol.

3.

Affiant further asserts that all such concrete monuments (PCPs) have been set in the ground as of (DATE) _______ / _______ / _______.

___________
(NAME OF SURVEYOR)
Registered Surveyor/Mapper
Florida Certificate No. _______

SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me on _______ / _______ /_______, 20 ___.

___________
Notary Public
My Commission expires:

Note: It is requested that, subsequent to the recording of this affidavit, the Clerk make a marginal notation on the face of the desk copy of said plat referencing this affidavit.

This form shall be filed within one year of the recording date or when required as proof in order to release the improvement/maintenance bond or Surety.

APPENDIX A4. - NON-EXCLUSIVE INGRESS/EGRESS EASEMENT

THIS EASEMENT, made this _______ day of _______ / _______ / _______, 2 _______, by and between _______, a _______ corporation, hereinafter called GRANTOR, whose mailing address is _______, and SARASOTA COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, hereinafter called GRANTEE.

WITNESSETH, that the GRANTOR, for and in consideration of the sum of TEN DOLLARS ($10.00) and other valuable considerations paid, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, does hereby grant, unto the GRANTEE, its successors and assigns forever, and to the public, a Non-Exclusive Easement for the purpose of ingress/egress in, over and upon the following described land of the GRANTOR, to wit:

See attached Exhibit "A" attached hereto
and made a part hereof
[Legal Description of Access Strip]

AND THE GRANTOR covenants with the GRANTEE that it is lawfully seized of said lands, and that it has good, right and lawful authority to grant this easement and shall take no action to interfere with the GRANTEE'S or public's lawful use of said easement; that the GRANTOR hereby fully warrants the easement being granted and will defend the same against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever. The purpose of this easement is to allow mutual vehicular and pedestrian circulation across abutting properties, to improve traffic safety, and to comply with the conditions of GRANTOR'S development approval. GRANTEE assumes no obligation to maintain this easement. It may be relocated by GRANTOR, without the necessity of public notice or hearing, upon the written consent of GRANTEE, recorded in the Official Records.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the GRANTOR hereunto sets their hand and seal this first date written above.


Signed and Sealed in the presence

of two witnesses as required by law:
___________
Corporate Name
___________
First Witness
Print Name:___________ 		By: ___________
As: ___________
___________
Second Witness
Print Name: ___________ 		Attest: ___________
Secretary
(Corporate Seal)
STATE OF ___________
COUNTY OF ___________

 

The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _______ day of _______ / _______ / _______ , 2 ___, by _______ and _______ as _______ and _______ of _______, on behalf of the corporation. They are personally known to me or have produced as identification and (did/did not) take as oath.

___________
Notary Public
___________
Print Name
Commission No. _____
Expiration Date _____
(SEAL)

 

Prepared By:

Office of the County Attorney
1660 Ringling Boulevard, Second Floor
Sarasota Florida 34236

APPENDIX B1. - CERTIFICATE OF CONSENT TO PLAT AND DEDICATION BY MORTGAGE HOLDER, CONSENT TO DEDICATION

STATE OF FLORIDA )
) SS
COUNTY OF SARASOTA )

 

(Name of Company) _______, a Florida Corporation, holder of mortgage dated _______ / _______ / _______ and recorded in Official Records Book _______ at Page _______, Public Records of Sarasota County, Florida, does hereby ratify, approve, confirm and consent to this Plat and the dedication certificate thereon.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned Corporation has caused these presents to be executed by its _______ President and attested by its Secretary, this _______ day of _______ / _______ / _______ , A.D., 20 ___ .

(Name of Corporation)
ATTEST: ___________
Secretary
By: ___________
President
STATE OF FLORIDA )
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COUNTY OF SARASOTA )

 

Before me, the undersigned Notary Public, personally appeared _______, President, and _______ Secretary of (Name of Company), a Florida Corporation to me known to be the individuals described in and who executed the foregoing consent to Dedication, and they each duly acknowledged before me that they executed the same, as such officers, for and in behalf of said Corporation.

WITNESS my hand and official seal at Sarasota County, Florida, this _______ day of _______ / _______ / _______, A.D., 20 ___.

___________
NOTARY PUBLIC
State of Florida
at Large
My Commission expires:

APPENDIX B2. - CERTIFICATE OF SURVEYOR

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that I, the undersigned Florida Licensed and Registered Surveyor/Mapper, hereby certify that this plat is a true and correct representation of the lands surveyed, that the survey was made under my responsible direction and supervision, that the survey data complies with all the requirements of Chapter 177, Florida Statutes and the Sarasota County UDC, as amended, and that the Permanent Reference Monuments (PRMs) were installed on _______ / _______ / _______. The Permanent Control Points (PCPs) and Bench Marks (BMs) installation date will be certified by a recorded affidavit.

DATE: _____ (Seal)
___________
(Signature)
___________
(Name)
State of Florida
Registered Survey Mapper No. _______

 

Note: If the Lot Corners, PCPs and BMs were installed prior to the recording of the Plat like the PERMs, then their installation dates should also be shown.

APPENDIX B3. - CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP AND DEDICATION

(For Individual Owners; with no Private Streets)

STATE OF FLORIDA )
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COUNTY OF SARASOTA )

 

_______ / _______ / _______ and _______ / _______ / _______, husband and wife, certify that we are the owners of (COMPLETE NAME OF PLAT) _______ shown and described hereon, and do hereby dedicate and set apart all of the (INDICATE ONLY THE FOLLOWING WHICH ACTUALLY APPLY) streets, alleys, walks, thoroughfares, front, rear and side lot line utility and drainage easements, parks and other open spaces, canals and drainage and other easements shown and described on this plat, for said uses and purposes to the County of Sarasota forever.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and seals this _______ day of _______ / _______ / _______ , A.D., 20 ___.

WITNESSES:
___________ _____
(SEAL)
___________ _____
(SEAL)

 

STATE OF _____ )
) SS
COUNTY OF _____ )

 

BEFORE ME, the undersigned Notary Public, personally appeared _______ and _______, husband and wife, to me known to be the individuals described in and who executed the foregoing Certificate of Ownership and Dedication, and they each duly acknowledged before me that they executed the same.

WITNESS my hand and official seal at _______ / _______ / _______ County _______ / _______ / _______ this _______ day of_______ / _______ / _______ , A.D., 20 ___ .

___________
NOTARY PUBLIC,
State of Florida
At Large
My Commission expires:

APPENDIX B4. - CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP AND PRIVATE DEDICATION

(For Individual Ownership)

STATE OF FLORIDA )
) SS
COUNTY OF SARASOTA )

 

_______ / _______ / _______ and _______ / _______ / _______ husband and wife, certify that we are the owners of (COMPLETE NAME OF PLAT) _______, shown and described hereon, and do hereby dedicate and set apart all of the (INDICATE ONLY THE FOLLOWING WHICH ACTUALLY APPLY) streets, alleys, walks, thoroughfares, front, rear and side lot line utility and drainage easements, parks and other open spaces, canals and drainage and other easements shown and described on this Plat, for said uses and purposes to the property owners of (COMPLETE NAME OF PLAT), _______ , their successors, assigns, respective guests, licensees, invitees, utilities serving the Subdivision, emergency and law enforcement personnel serving the Subdivision and other persons providing essential services to the Subdivision forever. Subject, however, to any rights dedicated to the County of Sarasota by this Plat.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and seals this _______ day of _______ / _______ / _______ , A.D., 20 ___ .

WITNESSES:
___________ _____
(SEAL)
___________ _____
(SEAL)

 

STATE OF _____ )
) SS
COUNTY OF _____ )

 

BEFORE ME, the undersigned Notary Public, personally appeared _______ and _______, husband and wife, to me known to be the individuals described in and who executed the foregoing Certificate of Ownership and Dedication, and they each duly acknowledged before me that they executed the same.

WITNESS my hand and official seal at _______ / _______ / _______ County _______ / _______ / _______ this _______ day of _______ / _______ / _______, A.D., 20 ___ .

___________
NOTARY PUBLIC,
State of Florida
At Large
My Commission expires:

APPENDIX B5. - CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP AND DEDICATION

(For Limited Partnerships; with no Private Streets)

STATE OF FLORIDA )
) SS
COUNTY OF SARASOTA )

 

_______ / _______ / _______, a (STATE) _______ / _______ / _______ Limited Partnership, by _______ / _______ / _______ and _______ / _______ / _______, its General Partners certifies ownership by said Limited Partnership of (COMPLETE NAME OF PLAT) _______ / _______ / _______ shown and described hereon, and do hereby dedicate and set apart all of the (INDICATE ONLY THE FOLLOWING WHICH ACTUALLY APPLY) streets, alleys, walks, thoroughfares, front, rear and side lot line utility and drainage easements, parks and other open spaces, canals and drainage and other easements shown and described on this plat, for said uses and purposes to the County of Sarasota forever.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned Limited Partnership has caused these presents to be executed by its General Partners this _______ day of _______ / _______ / _______ , A.D., 20 ___ .

By: ___________
General Partner
WITNESSES:
_____ By: ___________
General Partner
_____

 

STATE OF ___ )
) SS
COUNTY OF ___ )

 

BEFORE ME, the undersigned Notary Public, personally appeared _______ and _______, the General Partners of and in behalf of _______ a (STATE) _______ Limited Partnership, to me known to be the individuals described in and who executed the foregoing Certificate of Dedication and they each duly acknowledged before me that they executed the same, as such General Partners, for and in behalf of said Limited Partnership.

WITNESS my hand and official seal at _______ / _______ / _______ County _______ / _______ / _______ this _______ day of _______ / _______ / _______ , A.D., 20 ___ .

___________
NOTARY PUBLIC,
State of Florida at Large
My Commission expires:

APPENDIX B6. - CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP AND PRIVATE DEDICATION

(For Limited Partnership)

STATE OF ___ )
) SS
COUNTY OF ___ )

 

_______ / _______ / _______, a (STATE) _______ / _______ / _______ Limited Partnership, by _______ / _______ / _______ and _______ / _______ / _______, its General Partners, certifies ownership by said Limited Partnership of (COMPLETE NAME OF PLAT) _______ shown and described hereon, and does hereby dedicate and set apart all of the (INDICATE ONLY THE FOLLOWING WHICH ACTUALLY APPLY) streets, alleys, walks, thoroughfares, front, rear and side lot line utility and drainage easements, parks and other open spaces, canals and drainage and other easements shown and described on this plat, for said uses and purposes to the property owners of (NAME OF PLAT) _______ , their successors, assigns, respective guests, licensees, invitees, utilities serving the Subdivision, emergency and law enforcement personnel serving the Subdivision, and other persons providing essential services to the Subdivision, forever. Subject, however, to any rights dedicated to the County of Sarasota by this Plat.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned Limited Partnership has caused these presents to be executed by its General Partners this _______ day of _______ / _______ / _______ , A.D., 20 ___ .

By: ___
General Partner
WITNESSES:
___________ By: ___
General Partner
___________

 

STATE OF ___ )
) SS
COUNTY OF ___ )

 

BEFORE ME, the undersigned Notary Public, personally appeared _______ and _______, the General Partners of and in behalf of _______ a (STATE) _______ Limited Partnership, to me known to be the individuals described in and who executed the foregoing Certificate of Dedication and they each duly acknowledged before me that they executed the same, as such General Partners, for and in behalf of said Limited Partnership.

WITNESS my hand and official seal at _______ / _______ / _______ County _______ / _______ / _______ this _______ day of _______ / _______ / _______ , A.D., 20 ___ .

___________
NOTARY PUBLIC,
State of Florida at Large
My Commission expires:

APPENDIX B7. - CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP AND DEDICATION

(For Corporations; with no Private Streets)

STATE OF ___ )
) SS
COUNTY OF ___ )

 

_______ / _______ / _______ , a (STATE) _______ / _______ / _______ Corporation, by its duly elected President, _______ / _______ / _______, and its duly elected Secretary, _______ / _______ / _______, acting by and with authority of its Board of Directors, certifies ownership by said Corporation of (COMPLETE NAME OF PLAT) _______ / _______ / _______ shown and described hereon, and does hereby dedicate and set apart all of the (INDICATE ONLY THE FOLLOWING WHICH ACTUALLY APPLY) streets, alleys, walks, thoroughfares, front, rear and side lot line utility and drainage easements, parks and other open spaces, canals and drainage and other easements shown and described on this plat, for said uses and purposes to the County of Sarasota forever.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned Corporation has caused these presents to be executed by its President and attested by its Secretary, this _______ day of _______ / _______ / _______ , A.D., 20 ___ .

(CORPORATE SEAL)

 

ATTEST: ___________
Secretary
By: ___________
President

 

STATE OF ___ )
) SS
COUNTY OF ___ )

 

BEFORE ME, the undersigned Notary Public, personally appeared _______ , President, and _______ , Secretary, of _______ / _______ / _______ (STATE) _______ Corporation to me known to be the individuals described in and who executed the foregoing Certificates of Dedication, and they each duly acknowledged before me that they executed the same, as such officers, for and in behalf of said Corporation.

WITNESS my hand and official seal at _______ / _______ / _______ County _______ / _______ / _______ this _______ day of _______ / _______ / _______ , A.D., 20 ___ .

___________
NOTARY PUBLIC,
State of Florida
At Large
My Commission expires:

APPENDIX B8. - CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP AND PRIVATE DEDICATION

(For Corporations; with Private Streets)

STATE OF ___ )
) SS
COUNTY OF ___ )

 

_______ / _______ / _______, a (STATE) _______ / _______ / _______ Corporation, by its duly elected President, _______ / _______ / _______, and its duly elected Secretary, _______ / _______ / _______, acting by and with authority of its Board of Directors, certifies ownership by said Corporation of (COMPLETE NAME OF PLAT) _______ / _______ / _______ shown and described hereon, and does hereby dedicate and set apart all of the (INDICATE ONLY THE FOLLOWING WHICH ACTUALLY APPLY) streets, walks, alleys, thoroughfares, front, rear and side lot line utility and drainage easements, parks and other open spaces, canals and drainage and other easements shown and described on this plat, for said uses and purposes to the property owners of (NAME OF PLAT) _______ , their successors, assigns, respective guests, licensees, invitees, utilities serving the Subdivision, emergency and law enforcement personnel serving the Subdivision, and other persons providing essential services to the Subdivision forever. Subject, however, to any rights dedicated to the County of Sarasota by this Plat.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned Corporation has caused these presents to be executed by its President and attested by its Secretary, this _______ day of _______ / _______ / _______ , A.D., 20 ___ .

(CORPORATE SEAL)
ATTEST: ___________
   Secretary 		By: ___________
President

 

STATE OF ___ )
) SS
COUNTY OF ___ )

 

BEFORE ME, the undersigned Notary Public, personally appeared _______ , President, and _______ , Secretary, of _______ a (STATE) _______ Corporation to me known to be the individuals described in and who executed the foregoing Certificate of Dedication, and they each duly acknowledged before me that they executed the same, as such officers, for and in behalf of said Corporation.

WITNESS my hand and official seal at _______ County _______ this _______ day of _______ / _______ / _______ , A.D., 20 ___ .

___________
NOTARY PUBLIC,
State of Florida
at Large
My Commission expires:

APPENDIX B9. - CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL OF COUNTY CLERK

STATE OF ___ )
) SS
COUNTY OF ___ )

 

I, Karen E. Rushing, County Clerk of Sarasota County, Florida, hereby certify that this plat has been examined and that it complies in form with all the requirements of the Statutes of Florida pertaining to maps and plats, and that this plat has been filed for record in Plat Book _______, page _______, Public Records of Sarasota County, Florida, this _______ day of _______ / _______ / _______ , A.D., 20 ___ .

______________,
Clerk of the Circuit Court of Sarasota County, Florida
By: ___________
Deputy Clerk

 

APPENDIX B10. - CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL OF COUNTY COMMISSION

STATE OF ___ )
) SS
COUNTY OF ___ )

 

It is hereby certified that this plat has been officially approved for record by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Sarasota, Florida, this _______ day of _______ / _______ / _______ , A.D., 20 ___.

Approved:
___________
Chair, Board of County Commissioners 		___________
County Surveyor
___________
County Engineer 		___________
County Attorney

 

APPENDIX B11. - MISCELLANEOUS PLAT NOTES

LOT LINE EASEMENTS: Unless otherwise indicated, easements of eight (8′) feet in width along each front and rear lot line and five (5′) feet in width along each side lot line are hereby created and provided for the purpose of accommodating overhead, surface and underground utilities and drainage. Where an area greater than one lot is used as a building site, the outside boundary of said site shall be subject to the lot line easements.

Note, when applicable, the following shall be added:

1.

Where a zero lot line condition exists, the side lot line easements shall terminate at the vertical plane of the outside perimeter of any structure wall or overhang within said lot line easement.

2.

Where lots extend to the centerline of a private road easement, the front lot line easements shall be outside of and adjoining said private road easement and the side lot line easements shall terminate at that relocated front lot line easement.

PRIVATE ROADWAYS: All streets or roads designated hereon as private streets or roads are hereby specifically set aside for use of abutting property owners only, and in no way constitute a dedication to the General Public or the County of Sarasota, it being specifically understood that no obligation is imposed upon the County, nor shall any request be ever entertained by the County to maintain or improve said private streets or roads.

PLAT RESTRICTIONS: (Use only those applicable)

1.

There shall be no trees, shrubs, fences, outbuildings, structures or any other obstruction planted or constructed in the _______ wide County drainage maintenance easement along the rear of lots _______ thru _______ that will block ready access to County vehicles for routine maintenance.

2.

Lots _______ and _______, _______ and _______, and _______ and _______ shall be limited to a single one-point access (common driveway connection), not to exceed fifteen feet (15′) on each side of the common lot line, to (NAME OF ROAD) _______ for each pair of lots.

3.

This is a Cluster Housing Concept Plat and building setbacks vary in accordance with appropriate UDC regulations.

SURVEYOR'S NOTES: (use only those applicable)

1.

Bearings shown are based on _______.

2.

Bench Mark Elevation based on 1988 (NAVD-88) (Co. BM# _______ ) or (SRD BM# _______ ) or (USCE BM# _______ ) or (USC&GS BM# _______ ) (DNR CCCL BM# _______ ).

3.

Block Corner radii at intersecting streets are 10.00 feet and Corner Lot dimensions are to the intersection of the Block Lines extended, unless otherwise shown.

4.

The Mean High Water (MHW) elevation of _______ feet, 1988 (NAVD-88), for _______ Bay at this site was determined by the Height Difference Method (also known as the NOS alternate method), preliminary approval for which was given by FDEP Bureau of Survey and Mapping letter of _______ / _______ / _______. Tidal Bench Mark _______ No. _______, with a published elevation of _______ feet, 1988 (NAVD-88), was used as the control station. The MHW elevation of _______ feet, 1988 (NAVD-88), was determined at the subordinate station by averaging the elevations determined on _______ / _______ / _______, _______ / _______ / _______ and _______ / _______ / _______ (dates). The foregoing procedures were filed with FDEP Bureau of Surveying and Mapping on _______ / _______ / _______, in accordance with Chapter 18-5, FAC, pursuant to Sections 177.37 and 177.38, F.S.

5.

The Mean High Water (MHW) elevation of _______ feet, 1988 (NAVD-88), for the Gulf of Mexico at this site was determined by interpolation, using USGS 1 × 2 Quadrangle Map Tampa (1:250,000) between Tide Station _______, elevation of _______ feet, 1988 (NAVD-88). The foregoing procedures were filed with the FDEP Bureau of Survey and Mapping on _______ / _______ / _______, in accordance with Chapter 18-5, FAC, pursuant to Sections 177.37 and 177.38, F.S.

APPENDIX C14. - STORMWATER QUANTITY LEVEL OF SERVICE AND DESIGN CRITERIA

Flooding Reference
(buildings, road and sites) 		Level of Service(flood intervals are in years)
I. Buildings: Pre-FIRM or Post-FIRM structures are at or above the flood water elevation.
A. Emergency shelters and essential services > 100
B. Habitable 100
C. Employment/Service centers 100
II. Road Access: Roads shall be possible during flooding. Roadway flooding < 6″ depth at the outside edge of pavement is considered passable.
A. Evacuation > 100
B. Arterials 100
C. Collectors 25
D. Neighborhood 10
III. Sites: Flooding refers to standing water in agricultural land, developed open or green space (yards and parking lots, etc.) and undeveloped lands designated for future development. This does not include areas incorporated into the stormwater or Basin Master Plan as flow ways, floodplain, or flood storage areas.
A. Urban (>1 unit/acre) 5
B. Rural 2
IV. The water quantity level of service can be adjusted to allow for greater amounts of flooding of roads and sites if the flooding is provided for in a Basin Master Plan or as part of a stormwater management system design and does not adversely impact public health and safety, natural resources or property. Attenuation Calculations will be based only upon the volume available in the detention/retention ponds or wetlands. The level of service for improvements to existing roadways may be adjusted based on existing conditions such as adjacent topography and economic impacts.

 

ACCEPTABLE FLOODING CRITERIA

Roadways 5-year 10-year 25-year 100-year
A. Evacuation None None None None
B. Arterials None None None 6 inches
C. Collectors None None 6 inches 9 inches
D. Neighborhood None 6 inches 9 inches 12 inches
Parking Areas 3 inches 9 inches 9 inches 12 inches
Open Space: Flooding of open space is acceptable if it does not compromise public health and safety.

 

APPENDIX C15. - ATTENUATION CALCULATIONS USING THE RATIONAL METHOD EQUATION FOR THE 100-YEAR STORM

When the first inch of rainfall is retained on site, the calculation for outflow may not commence until the first inch has accumulated in the retention area. See sketch below:

L 1 = level required for first inch of runoff

L 2 = level at which required storage volume is achieved

In the following example, if it took ten minutes for the water to reach L 1 , the required retention would be 14,817 ft 3 - [2.17 cfs × (50 min - 10 min) × 60 sec/min] = 9,609 ft 3

Time,
minutes 		Proposed
C × A 		i factor Inflow, ft 3 Existing flow,
cfs 		Outflow,
ft 3 		Required
retention, ft 3
10 0.9878 9.7 5,749 2.17 0 5,749
15 0.9878 8.5 7,557 2.17 651 6,906
20 0.9878 7.7 9,127 2.17 1,302 7,825
30 0.9878 6.5 11,557 2.17 2,604 8,953
40 0.9878 5.7 13,513 2.17 3,906 9,607
50 0.9878 5 14,817 2.17 5,208 9,609
60 0.9878 4.5 16,002 2.17 6,510 9,492
75 0.9878 3.8 16,891 2.17 8,463 8,428
90 0.9878 3.4 18,136 2.17 10,416 7,720

 

To compensate for the fact that 2.17 cfs does not begin to flow at time t = ten minutes, the critical volume of 9,609 ft 3 is increased by 20 percent. 9,609 ft 3 × 1.2 = 11,531 ft 3 . Therefore, in the example, the required storage volume below L 2 would be 11,531 ft 3 .

APPENDIX C18. - ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE

I hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief the design of this project, as prepared under my personal direction and control, complies with all applicable standards, including the "Manual of Uniform Minimum Standards for Design, Construction and Maintenance for Streets and Highways" as adopted by the Florida Department of Transportation pursuant to Subsections 335.075(1) and (4), Florida Statutes and the Sarasota County UDC.

___________
Engineer's Signature 		_______
Date
Florida P.E. No. _______

 

Embossed Seal

APPENDIX C20. - CABLE TRENCH DETAIL

Note:
TRENCHING OPERATIONS MUST BE CONDUCTED IN SUCH A WAY AS TO MAINTAIN THE INTEGRITY OF THE SAW-CUT EDGE OF THE PAVEMENT WHICH IS TO REMAIN.

APPENDIX C21. - APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE AND COVENANT RUNNING WITH THE LAND

SAMPLE
 Application No. _______ 
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

FROM THE UDC

Applicant's name address and telephone number:

______________________

______________________

______________________

Legal description of property:

_____

_____

Street name requiring Variance ___________

___________ ___________

INSTRUCTIONS

Complete Variance application form and Covenant Running with the Land form.

Both documents must have the signatures of the property owner/owners and two witnesses for each signature.

Send both applications with applicable fee (checks made payable to the order of the Board of County Commissioners) to

Sarasota County Operations Center

1001 Sarasota Center Blvd

Sarasota, Florida 34240

DATE FILED: _______

IT IS REQUESTED THAT THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA consider a Variance in accordance with Section 124-44 of the UDC. All applications for Variance to the UDC must specifically address the following:

1.

That special conditions and circumstances exist which are peculiar to the land, structures, or required Improvements involved;

_____

_____

2.

That a literal interpretation of the provisions of these regulations would deprive the applicant of reasonable use of his property;

_____

_____

_____

3.

That the special conditions and circumstances do not result from the actions of the applicant;

_____

_____

_____

4.

That the granting of Variance requested will not confer on the applicant any special privilege that is denied by these regulations to other lands, structures, or required improvements under similar conditions. No preexisting conditions on neighboring lands, which are contrary to these regulations shall be considered grounds for the issuance of a Variance;

_____

_____

_____

If applicable,

5.

That, with respect to a right-of-way or improvement requirement, such requirement does not bear a reasonable relationship or rational nexus between the need for additional capital facilities and the demands generated by the development along with other development within the area.

_____

_____

IT IS REQUESTED THAT THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA consider a Variance in accordance with Section 124-44 of the UDC. All applications for Variance to the UDC must specifically address the following:

1.

That special conditions and circumstances exist which are peculiar to the land, structures, or required Improvements involved;

The

special conditions are the road is dirt and it is not maintained by Sarasota County.

_____

2.

That a literal interpretation of the provisions of these regulations would deprive the applicant of reasonable use of his property;

Yes,

if I do not receive this Variance I will be unable to build my home.

_____

_____

3.

That the special conditions and circumstances do not result from the actions of the applicant;

No, the road was existing in this condition when I purchased the lot.

_____

_____

4.

That the granting of Variance requested will not confer on the applicant any special privilege that is denied by these regulations to other lands, structures, or required improvements under similar conditions. No preexisting conditions on neighboring lands, which are contrary to these regulations shall be considered grounds for the issuance of a Variance;

No. This will not confer any special privileges because anyone buying this lot would have to be granted this Variance.

AFFIDAVIT

STATE OF FLORIDA

COUNTY OF SARASOTA

Before me, the undersigned officer duly authorized to administer, personally appeared

___________

___________

presently residing at ___________

___________

(hereinafter referred to as affiants whether singular or plural) who after being duly sworn state:

1.

That the affiants own certain real property located In Sarasota County, Florida, more particularly described as follows; to-wit:

_____

_____

_____

2.

That affiants have made application to Sarasota County, Florida for issuance of a Building Permit authorizing the construction of a residence on the property hereinabove described under circumstances, which make provisions of Section 124-50 of this UDC applicable.

3.

That the affiants intend in good faith to construct a home upon the property hereinabove described, which upon completion will be occupied by the affiants as a personal residence.

4.

That affiants recognize that access to the above-described property and drainage are substandard and that Sarasota County will not guarantee access, nor that a septic tank and drainfield will continue to function after initial construction due to inadequate maintenance of drainageways.

5.

Affiants hereby acknowledge that:

a.

Development by the affiant and others along a substandard access road to the above described property may result in seriously impaired access to the above described property and repeated failure of septic tank systems due to inadequate drainage in the area.

Sarasota County shall not be responsible for maintenance of the street involved or its associated drainage until same has been improved or constructed by the property owners served thereby in accordance with the standards of the Sarasota County UDC and thereafter accepted by the Board of County Commissioners.

b.

If the substandard access road is within a public dedicated right-of-way no construction improvements or work may be performed by any individual without prior issuance of a Right-of-Way Use Permit pursuant to Section 124-48 of the UDC. Sarasota County has no liability or responsibility for any construction, improvements, or work performed on said street by private individuals.

c.

This affidavit shall be recorded in the Public Records of Sarasota County, Florida, by the Clerk of the Circuit Court and shall be binding upon the affiants, their heirs, successors, assignees, grantees, purchasers for value and successors in interest of the above described real property and shall constitute a covenant running with the land.

STATE OF FLORIDA

COUNTY OF SARASOTA

Signed and Sealed in the presence
of these witnesses:
___________

Witness
Print Name: _______

Witness
Print Name: _______

STATE OF

COUNTY OF

The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _______ day of _______ , 20 _______, by _______ and _______ who is/are personally known to me or who has/have produced _______ as identification and who did not take an oath. If no type of identification is indicated, the above named person(s) is/are personally known to me. ___________

Notary Public

Print Name: _______

My commission expires: ___

COVENANT RUNNING WITH THE LAND

THIS COVENANT RUNNING WITH THE LAND is made this _______ day of _______, 20 _______ by _______, (a single/married man/woman), hereinafter referred to as "Owner."

RECITALS

1. Owner is the owner of certain real property located in Sarasota County, Florida, more particularly described in the attached Exhibit "A," located at _______ , the "Property."

2. Owner has submitted to Sarasota County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, "County," a permit application for the construction of _______ on the Property. Pursuant to said permit application, Owner has requested or intends to request that the County issue a Building Permit in accordance with the permit application.

3. The Property is accessed by or fronts on an unimproved road, _______ (name of road).

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the County approving the permit application and issuing the necessary Building Permits and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged by Owner, and to comply with the UDC, as amended, Owner hereby covenants and agrees as follows:

1.

Pursuant to the Sarasota County UDC, Owner hereby affirms that Owner is responsible for maintaining and shall maintain that portion of _______ (name of road) as described in Exhibit "B" that the Property relies upon for accesses or fronts on, in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.

2.

Owner hereby releases the County, the Board of County Commissioners, and the employees and agents of the County from any and all claims, demands, actions and judgments whatsoever, arising as a result of Owner's maintenance of _______ (name of road).

3.

This covenant and release shall bind Owner, its successors and assigns, and shall be a covenant running with and encumbering the Property.

4.

This Covenant may be terminated by an instrument executed by the Chair of the Board of County Commissioners and recorded in the Public Records of the County.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Covenant Running With the Land the date and year first above written.

___________

___________

Witness

___________

Witness

STATE OF FLORIDA

COUNTY OF SARASOTA

The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _______ / _______ / _______ day of _______, 20 ___ , by _______ who is personally known to me or who has produced _______ as identification.

___________
NOTARY PUBLIC, STATE OF FLORIDA
 ___________
Print, Type or Stamp Name of Notary Public
  (Notary Seal)
 ___________
 Commission No.

APPENDIX C22. - PRIVATE STREETS AND DRAINAGE SYSTEMS REQUIREMENTS FOR ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION (HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATIONS), PROTECTIVE COVENANTS, AND DEED RESTRICTIONS

The Association shall have the following general power reflected in the Articles of Incorporation:

(1)

Own and convey property.

(2)

Operate and maintain common property, parcels, tracts, etc., containing all private streets and stormwater management facilities including detention areas, retention areas, littoral areas, flow control structures, culverts, and related appurtenances.

(3)

Establish rules and regulations.

(4)

Assess members and enforce such assessments.

(5)

Sue and be sued.

(6)

Contract for services for operation and maintenance.

(7)

Contain as member all homeowners, lot owners, property owners, or unit owners.

The Declaration of Protective Covenants, or Deed Restrictions, should set forth the following:

(1)

It is the responsibility of the Association to operate and maintain the private streets, traffic control devices, and stormwater management system.

(2)

The private streets and stormwater management system is owned by the Association as common property.

(3)

There shall be a method of assessing and collecting the assessment for operation and maintenance of the private streets and stormwater management system. Said method shall address basis of assessment, assessment schedules and rates.

(4)

Any amendment which would affect the private streets or stormwater management system must have the prior approval of Sarasota County.

(5)

The Declaration of Covenants shall be in effect for at least 25 years with automatic renewal periods thereafter.

(6)

No portion of the approved private streets or stormwater management system shall be altered without prior written authorization of the County Engineer or his designee.

APPENDIX C23. - CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP AND DELEGATION OF STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

(For Corporate Ownership)

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that the Corporation named below certifies that it is Owner of:

______________________
(Complete Name of Development, Business, Subdivision or Other)

______________________
(Address of Legal Description)

and: certify it is the Maintenance Entity referred to on the Approved Subdivision Plat or Site Development Plan.

and: does hereby grant to Sarasota County and any of its agencies, legal access to rectify and future maintenance related complaints or problems associated with the Stormwater Management System at the expense, including any legal fees, of the maintenance entity, should such entity not rectify the maintenance related problems.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, has caused these presents to be signed and attested to by the officers named below and its corporate seal to be affixed hereto on _______ / _______ / _______ (Date).

Signed and sealed in the presence of: ___
(Corporate Name)
___________

Name and Title of Corporate Officer
___________

(Corporate Address)
___________

Officer's Signature
___________
(Name and Title)
___________
(Signature)

 

STATE OF _______ , COUNTY OF _______

THIS IS TO CERTIFY, that on _______ / _______ / _______ (Date) before me, an officer duly authorized to take acknowledgements in the State and County aforesaid, personally appeared _______ and _______, respectively, _______, President, and _______ of the above named corporation incorporated under the laws of the State of _______, to be known to be the individual and officer described in and who executed the foregoing dedication and severally acknowledged the execution thereof to be their free act and deed as such officer and thereunto duly authorized; that the official seal of said corporation is duly affixed thereto; and that the said dedication is the act and deed of said corporation.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal on the above date.

___________
NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF FLORIDA

___________
Print, type, or stamp name of Notary Public

_______
Commission No.

(Notary Seal/Stamp)

APPENDIX C24. - SUBDIVISION PLAT AND SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN STORMWATER REVIEW CHECKLIST

PROJECT NAME: ___________
ITEM

NO.
ITEM
CHECK

ITEM

IF
PROVIDED
1
Site Area and Topographic Map/Total Area
2
Show Offsite Drainage/Proposed Plan Route and Outfall Location
3
Show On-site Drainage and Easements/R.O.W., Drainage Basins and Critical Restrictions
4
Provide Predeveloped Discharge Calculations/Critical Discharge Restrictions (i.e., Restrictions From Basin Master Drainage Plan)
5
Provide Stormwater Treatment Volume Requirements
6
Illustrate Proposed and Existing Offsite Easements
7
Provide FEMA Floodplain Elevation/Delineation and Floodway Elevation/Delineation
8
Seasonal High Water Elevation (SHWL)
9
Conceptual Development Plan (show phasing)

 

ALL ITEMS NOTED ABOVE MUST BE SUBMITTED FOR THE COUNTY TO ACCEPT THE SUBMITTAL.

APPENDIX C25. - CONSTRUCTION PLAN STORMWATER REVIEW CHECKLIST

PROJECT NAME: ___________
ITEM

NO.
ITEM
CHECK

ITEM

IF
PROVIDED
1
Construction Plan Stormwater Design Summary Form Completed
2
Detailed Design Calculations For Stormwater Management Systems
3
Detailed Design Calculations For Site Stormwater Piping And Conveyance System
4
Detailed Development Plans
5
Final Easement (On-site and Offsite)
6
Ditch Cross Sections
7
Lot Grading Plan And Cross Sections
8
Finished Floor Elevations
9
Illustrate Flood Encroachment And Compensation Areas

 

ALL ITEMS ABOVE MUST BE SUBMITTED FOR THE COUNTY TO ACCEPT THE SUBMITTAL.

APPENDIX C26a. - CONSTRUCTION PLAN STORMWATER DESIGN SUMMARY FORM

PROJECT NAME: _______ _______
  Engineer's Seal and Dated Signature

Section 124-252—DESIGN SUMMARY
Total Site Area (Acres)
Total Site Impervious (Acres)
Survey Datum
Stormwater Management System/Facility
Drainage Basin Area (Acres)
Drainage Basin Impervious (Acres)
Seasonal High Water Elevation
Control Structure Control Elevation
100-Year Design High Water Elevation
100-Year Storage Volume (Ac.-Ft)
100-Year Pond Area (Acres)
Method of Attenuation Calculation: Rational: □ Hydrograph Routing: □
Rational or Hydrograph routing No Adverse Impacts □
Existing critical discharge requirements
Pre-development 100-year peak discharge
Post-development 100-year peak discharge
100-year peak Stage at Control Structure
Lowest Habitable Structure Elevation
Treatment Volume Requirement
Treatment Volume Provided
Treatment Volume Type
Attenuation Volume Drawdown Time (hrs)
Treatment Volume Drawdown Time (hrs)
1.5× Treatment Volume for discharge into in saltwater tidal systems? Yes:
□ 		Not Applicable:
□
SWFWMD Permit Number and Expiration date Number: Expiration Date:
NPDES (NOI) Application Form Yes
(provided): 		Pending (to be applied for): Not Applicable:  □

 

Level of Service (LOS)
Appendix C14 		PROPOSED FLOODING VS. ALLOWABLE FLOODING
ROADWAYS 10-YEAR 25-YEAR 100-YEAR
Proposed Allowable Proposed Allowable Proposed Allowable
Evacuation 0 inches 0 inches 0 inches
Arterial 0 inches 0 inches 6 inches
Collector 0 inches 6 inches 9 inches
Neighborhood 6 inches 9 inches 12 inches
Parking Area 9 inches 9 inches 12 inches

 

FLOODPLAIN COMPENSATION
Elevation 100-Year Floodplain 100-Year Floodplain
from to Encroachment (cubic feet) Compensation (cubic feet)
Total

 

PLAN FOR OPERATING AND MAINTAINING THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
TASK
FREQUENCY OF INSPECTION FREQUENCY OF MAINTENANCE
1. Mowing and invasive plant species removal
2.  Stabilization of eroded bank areas
3.  Litter and debris removal
4.  Backflush underdrains (where applicable)
5.  Sediment removal and disposal
6.  Control Structure inspection and maintenance
7.  Permeability Testing

 

APPENDIX C26b. - CONSTRUCTION PLAN STORMWATER DESIGN SUMMARY FORM FOR NET IMPROVEMENT

PROJECT NAME: _______ Engineer's Seal and
Dated Signature
WATERSHED/WATER BODY: _______
WBID: _______
IMPAIRED FOR: _______
Identify below the applicable assessed and reported watershed impairments or other pollutant source. Then demonstrate how this project will be providing additional water quality management by reducing the discharge of pollutants.
NET IMPROVEMENT
TYPE Pre-Development Post-Development
□ Chlorophyll-a
□  Copper
□  Fecal Coliform
□  Impervious Area
□  Iron
□  Mean Annual Runoff
□  Mercury
□  Nitrogen
□  Phosphorus
Other:
□
□
□
□ 
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

  ____________________________________________
  ____________________________________________
  ____________________________________________

 

APPENDIX C27. - NOTICE TO PURCHASER (SUBDIVISION)

Pursuant to Articles 12 & 13 of the UDC, the Chair of the Board of County Commissioners is authorized to execute this Notice to Purchaser and the Clerk of the Circuit Court is directed to record it in the Public Records of Sarasota County, Florida.

Sarasota County has approved a development known as:

___________

___________

a subdivision according to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book _______ Page _______, Public Records of Sarasota County, Florida;

hereinafter referred to as the "Development." As a condition of development approval, Sarasota County regulation requires that the Development construct an approved Stormwater Management System consisting of a system of structural and nonstructural attenuation and treatment facilities and may include low impact development techniques. The Development shall construct all or a part of the Stormwater Management System as a private facility. Sarasota County requires that the Development maintain the appearance and function of private Stormwater Management Systems, which are not dedicated to or accepted by Sarasota County, as private facilities at private, not public, expense. Sarasota County has no obligation or intention to maintain private facilities, which have not been dedicated to or accepted by Sarasota County.

By purchasing a lot in the Development, you, as Purchaser, may be assuming a private obligation to contribute funds for the maintenance of Stormwater Management Systems in the Development. Please check with your attorney and review any documents affecting the property recorded in the Public Records to determine whether you will have an obligation to contribute funds for the maintenance of these facilities in the Development.

EXECUTED BY THE CHAIR OF THE SARASOTA COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS THIS _______ DAY OF _______, 20 ___ .

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

BY: ___________
  CHAIR

ATTEST:

___________, Clerk of the
Circuit Court and Ex-Officio Clerk
of the Board of County Commissioners of Sarasota County, Florida

BY: ___________
  Deputy Clerk

APPENDIX C28. - NOTICE TO PURCHASER (REAL PROPERTY)

Pursuant to Articles 12 & 13 of the UDC, the Chair of the Board of County Commissioners is authorized to execute this Notice to Purchaser and the Clerk of the Circuit Court is directed to record it in the Public Records of Sarasota County, Florida.

Sarasota County has approved a development for the following described real property:

___________

___________

___________

hereinafter referred to as the "Development." As a condition of development approval, Sarasota County regulation requires that the Development construct an approved Stormwater Management System consisting of a system of structural and nonstructural attenuation and treatment facilities and may include low impact development techniques. The Development shall construct all or a part of the Stormwater Management System as a private facility. Sarasota County requires that the Development maintain the appearance and function of private Stormwater Management Systems which are not dedicated to or accepted by Sarasota County, as private facilities at private, not public, expense. Sarasota County has no obligation or intention to maintain private facilities, which have not been dedicated to or accepted by Sarasota County.

By purchasing a lot in the Development, you, as Purchaser, may be assuming a private obligation to contribute funds for the maintenance of Stormwater Management Systems in the Development. Please check with your attorney and review any documents affecting the property recorded in the Public Records to determine whether you will have an obligation to contribute funds for the maintenance of these facilities in the Development.

EXECUTED BY THE CHAIR OF THE SARASOTA COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS THIS _______ DAY OF _______, 20 ___ .

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

BY: ___________
  CHAIR

ATTEST:
   ___________, Clerk of the
Circuit Court and Ex-Officio Clerk
of the Board of County Commissioners
of Sarasota County, Florida

BY: ___________
  Deputy Clerk

APPENDIX C29. - EASEMENT MINIMUM DESIGN STANDARDS FOR PIPE SYSTEMS

Note that the following easement width guidelines may vary by utility provider.

A.

Diameter less than 30″ round or equivalent:
easement shall be 7.5 feet either side of the centerline of the pipe.
See diagram below.

B.

Diameter equal to 30″ round or equivalent:
easement shall be 10 feet either side of the centerline of the pipe.
See diagram below.

C.

Diameter greater than 30″ round or equivalent:
easement shall be 20 feet plus the outside diameter of the pipe in width (rounded up to the nearest 5′ increment) and centered on the centerline of the pipe. See diagram below.

APPENDIX C30. - ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION OF COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION

Project Name: ___

I hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief this project has been built in accordance with the construction plans and specifications as approved by Sarasota County, and that minor deviations, as listed and noted in the attached two sets of signed and sealed record drawings, will not prevent the project from functioning in compliance with the requirements of the UDC, or other development requirements. These determinations have been based upon the site observations of construction, scheduled and conducted by me or by a representative under my direct supervision. All reasonable and required inspections, tests and physical measurements have been made to determine this work has been done in accordance with the UDC and other Sarasota County standards.

___________

Signature of Engineer
___________

Name (Please Print or Type)
(AFFIX SEAL HERE)
___________
Florida P.E. No.
___________
Company Name
___________
Company Street Address
___________
City State Zip
( )
Telephone Number
___________
Date

 

APPENDIX C31. - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT'S CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE

Project Name: _______

I hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief this project has been installed in substantial compliance with the plans as approved by Sarasota County. I further certify that the project landscaping meets the requirements of the Sarasota County UDC.

___________

Signature of Landscape Architect
___________
Name (Please Print or Type)
(AFFIX SEAL HERE)
___________
Florida License No.
___________
Company Name
___________
Company Street Address
___________
City  State  Zip
( )
Telephone Number
___________
Date

 

APPENDIX D1. - APPROVED UTILITY PIPING MATERIALS

APPROVED UTILITY PIPING MATERIALS FOR USE IN SARASOTA COUNTY RIGHTS-OF-WAY
PIPE MATERIALS
LOCATION AND USE CONC PLASTIC
TYPE 		CLAY C1
D1 		STEEL ALUM CEMENT
ASBESTOS
LINES IN TRAVELED WAY
Water 		No Yes (3) No Yes No No Yes
Sewer Force Main No Yes (4) No Yes No No No
Storm Water Drain Yes Per FDOT DRAINAGE MANUAL
Sewer Gravity Main No Yes (5) (6) Yes Yes No No No
Utility Conduit Yes Yes (2) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
LINES IN R/W
Water 		No Yes (3) No Yes No No Yes
Sewer Force Main No Yes (4) No Yes No No No
Storm Water Drain Yes Per FDOT DRAINAGE MANUAL
Sewer Gravity Main No Yes(5) (6) Yes Yes No No No
Utility Conduit Yes Yes (2) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
STORM WATER LINES IN DRAINAGE EASEMENTS AND COMMERCIAL OR PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT Yes Per FDOT Drainage Manual

 

(1)

Asphalt-coated, granulated corrugated pipe or aluminized type 2 steel pipe.

(2)

Encased in concrete, if in banks more than one layer, otherwise SDR 26, ASTM 2241 or AWWA C 900 or thicker.

(3)

SDR 18 Type 1, Grade 1, or thicker only.

(4)

SDR 26, ASTM 2241 or AWWA C 900 or thicker.

(5)

SDR 35, or thicker only (ASTM 3034).

(6)

Truss pipe acceptable.

(7)

Design service life (DSL) to be in accordance with Volume I of FDOT Drainage Manual, Chapter 6, as amended.