Certified Recovery Residences Ordinance
Summary
A new state-mandated ordinance sets how sober living homes are approved in Bradenton, including special use permits and reasonable accommodation requests. Council wants to ensure parking, inspections, and unlicensed operations are addressed before final adoption March 25.
At a glance
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Last discussed Mar 25, 2026.
Impact analysis
People in recovery gain a clear, lawful path to sober housing; neighborhoods gain a defined review process.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council Meeting - Mar 25, 2026
Ordinance 4069 updates city code to define and regulate certified recovery residences per state law, giving them the same approval path as other group care homes plus a reasonable-accommodation process. Council retains oversight on accommodation requests.
City Council Meeting - Mar 11, 2026
A new state-mandated ordinance sets how sober living homes are approved in Bradenton, including special use permits and reasonable accommodation requests. Council wants to ensure parking, inspections, and unlicensed operations are addressed before final adoption March 25.
Related development
Ordinance 4069 — Certified Recovery Residences
Sober homes will go through a defined special use or accommodation process; neighborhoods gain review, but council wants more oversight tools.
Ordinance 4069 - Certified Recovery Residences Code Amendment
Recovery residences now have a clear, state-aligned path for approval in most zones, with council oversight on accommodation requests.
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