City of Sarasota Expedites Hurricane-Related Permitting

Lucia Panica, Director of the City’s Development Services department, reports that the following steps have been taken related to required permits after the recent hurricanes to help speed up recovery efforts.

They have expedited permits and currently are waiving permit fees for all hurricane repair work.  First priority has been given to service repairs for electrical and roofs.  They have authorized the removal of up to four feet of drywall in all single family homes with no limit on square footage.  Commercial projects must apply for a permit with an asbestos survey to remove finishes.  Once an application has been made work may start for all of the above.

Tree permits are waived during the length of the Emergency Declaration.

The City’s website contains more details regarding permitting requirements/allowances for work associated with hurricane damage.  Visit https://www.sarasotafl.gov/government/development-services/building-permitting.  The City’s goal is to review and issue hurricane related permits as quickly as possible.