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ITEM: RESOLUTION NO. R2026-19 (RESCIND 6.8.8 ZONING IN PROGRESS)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL, RESCINDING A ZONING IN PROGRESS RELATED TO SECTION 6.8.8 - EQUESTRIAN DEVELOPMENT OF THE EQUESTRIAN OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
REQUEST: To approve Resolution No. R2026-19 rescinding the Zoning in Progress established by Resolution No. R2026-01.
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EXPLANATION: A Zoning in Progress related to Sec. 6.8.8 of Wellington’s Land Development Regulations (LDR) relating to Equestrian Developments was approved by the Village Council on January 12, 2026, by Resolution No. R2026-01.
The Zoning in Progress (ZIP) was established to ensure that any proposals presented during the time of the ZIP were consistent with proposed changes to Sec. 6.8.8. The proposed amendments to Sec. 6.8.8 were proceeding through the Equestrian Preserve Committee (EPC) and the Planning, Zoning and Adjustment Board (PZAB) to be considered by the Village Council in anticipation of changes to the statutes established by Senate Bill 180 (2025).
In the 2026 regular session of the Florida Legislature, no legislation was approved that changed the respective statutes limiting amendments to the LDR, which are more restrictive or burdensome. There is no anticipated legislation for the special legislative session in April 2026.
The proposed changes to Sec. 6.8.8 are more restrictive or burdensome and would be considered null and void ab initio. Therefore, the proposed amendments are being administratively withdrawn, and the ZIP is requested to be rescinded. The proposed changes to Sec. 6.8.8 will be reconsidered at the earliest opportunity, as permitted by Florida Statutes.
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: NO
PUBLIC HEARING: NO QUASI-JUDICIAL:
FIRST READING: SECOND READING:
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: YES
FISCAL IMPACT: NO
WELLINGTON FUNDAMENTAL: Responsive Government
RECOMMENDATION: To approve Resolution No. R2026-19 rescinding the Zoning in Progress established by Resolution No. R2026-01.