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The Benderson proposal changes the definition for “transient accommodations” throughout Sarasota County to permit unrestricted density and remove density restrictions designed to protect residents, taxpayers and visitors. Transient accommodations were defined as a residential use to help control density and intensity of use in environmentally sensitive areas, such as flood zones A and B, and barrier islands with restricted infrastructure, ingress and egress. Benderson’s proposal states, "Transient Accommodations would no longer be required to occupy oversized parcels…” Translation: Why plan a hotel to be environmentally and contextually sound or have adequate green space when you could build even more hotel units instead, crowded with paying guests!
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