Restaurants, Bars, and Nightclubs Virtual Public Input Session

The City is holding a virtual public input session to discuss existing zoning regulations for restaurants, bars, and nightclubs on June 8, 2023. Currently in the City of Sarasota, definitions and standards for bars and nightclubs are tied to State licensing and seating requirements. Additionally, outdoor bars are not defined in the City’s Zoning Code and are therefore only allowed as accessory to hotels/motels and private clubs. This has resulted in establishments being classified as nightclubs that do not operate as such while other establishments are classified as restaurants despite operating like nightclubs late into the evening. A future Zoning Text Amendment proposes to administer regulations for entertainment-oriented establishments (restaurants, bars, nightclubs) based on the intensity of the establishment, including elements such as live, amplified music and operating hours.

A flyer is attached with additional information on topics to be discussed and the link to participate via zoom. Feel free to forward this information to other members of the Rosemary District Association and please contact me with any additional questions.

Thank you,

Briana Dobbs, AICP
Senior Planner
Phone: (941) 263-6587
Mobile: (941) 504-8242
Email: briana.dobbs@sarasotafl.gov
1565 1st Street, Sarasota, FL 34236