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ITEM: RESOLUTION NO. R2026-01 (SEC. 6.8.8 EQUESTRIAN DEVELOPMENTS ZONING IN PROGRESS)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 1.8.1 OF WELLINGTON’S LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, DECLARING A ZONING IN PROGRESS RELATED TO SECTION 6.8.8 - EQUESTRIAN DEVELOPMENT OF THE EQUESTRIAN OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT FOR A PERIOD OF 180 DAYS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
REQUEST: Approve Resolution No. R2026-01 for the Section 6.8.8 Equestrian Developments Zoning in Progress.
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EXPLANATION: A Zoning in Progress is proposed for Section 6.8.8 of Wellington’s Land Development Regulations (LDR) related to Equestrian Developments.
The Equestrian Overlay Zoning District (EOZD) was established in 2002. At that time, the zoning regulations allowed for “cluster development” in Subarea D of the EOZD. The primary function of a cluster development was to allow a Planned Unit Development (PUD) to cluster residential lots in a given area and reduce the size of the lots, without exceeding the overall maximum density. This was to allow for a common area to be used as amenities for the project.
In 2019, the LDR was updated, and “cluster development” was removed from the code and replaced with “Equestrian Development.” These standards were updated to provide additional protections to require that amenities include equestrian amenities, and to limit the eligibility for additional density.
The proposed ZIP was recommended by the Equestrian Preserve Committee (EPC) and directed to be presented by the Council. The proposed ZIP will be in effect for 180 days or until final action on the related LDR amendment. The proposed LDR amendment is to eliminate the Equestrian Development standards.
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: NO
PUBLIC HEARING: NO QUASI-JUDICIAL:
FIRST READING: SECOND READING:
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: YES
FISCAL IMPACT: NO
WELLINGTON FUNDAMENTAL: Responsive Government
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Resolution No. R2026-01 for the Section 6.8.8 Equestrian Developments Zoning in Progress.