After-the-Fact Permitting Sarasota County

Sarasota County Development Services requires as-built construction documents for after-the-fact permit applications. The county uses an online permitting portal for electronic submissions. For residential projects, required documents typically include a site plan, floor plans, elevations, and structural drawings where applicable. Sarasota County plan reviewers are detail-oriented and will flag incomplete submissions. Sarasota County has adopted local amendments addressing construction in the Coastal High Hazard Area (CHHA), which includes Siesta Key, Lido Key, Casey Key, and portions of Venice and Englewood near the Gulf. Properties in these areas must comply with coastal construction requirements in addition to standard flood zone rules.

Venice is an incorporated city with its own building department — the City of Venice Building Division at 401 W. Venice Avenue. Englewood straddles the Sarasota/Charlotte county line; the unincorporated portion of Englewood in Sarasota County uses Sarasota County Development Services, while the Charlotte County portion uses Charlotte County Community Development. Englewood Beach and the barrier islands near Venice are subject to VE and AE flood zone requirements. After-the-fact permit applications for properties in these areas must include a flood zone compliance analysis.

Pineland Engineering provides complete after-the-fact permit packages for Sarasota County clients: site visit and field documentation, as-built architectural drawings (AR102594), structural calculations and drawings (PE 39202), flood zone compliance analysis, and permit application support. We serve clients throughout Sarasota County including Sarasota, Venice, Englewood, North Port, and Osprey. Call (239) 233-5133 for a free project assessment.