To safeguard community health during the current surge in COVID-19 cases, the Development Services Department resumed appointment-only in-person service effective immediately. To schedule an appointment for permitting, email subnocroof@sarasotafl.gov or call 941-263-6494.  For all other appointments, call the appropriate division: Code Compliance: 941-263-6417; Local Business Sales Tax: 941-263-6469; Engineering: 941-263-6532;  Zoning: 941-263-6432 

The Building Division’s drop box for plans and other transmittals remains available to the public in the City Hall Annex lobby, 1565 First St., from 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. Staff are monitoring the local positivity rate daily to determine when to fully reopen Development Services to the public. The rest of City Hall and other City buildings are open to the public. Face coverings are encouraged indoors.

For more information on appointment-only service, please contact Kevin McAndrew, Development Services General Manager, at 941-263-6590 or visit the Development Services webpage.