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File #: PZ-0236    Name: ORDINANCE NO. 2021-04: REPEALING THE CONSERVATION ELEMENT AND REPLACING WITH THE CONSERVATION, SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCY ELEMENT. AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL AMENDING THE WELLINGTON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, MORE SPECIFICALLY, TO REPEAL
Type: PZ-Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Body: Planning, Zoning and Adjustment Board
Agenda Date: 5/12/2021 Final action:
Title: ITEM: ORDINANCE NO. 2021-04: REPEALING THE CONSERVATION ELEMENT AND REPLACING WITH THE CONSERVATION, SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCY ELEMENT. AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA'S COUNCIL AMENDING THE WELLINGTON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, MORE SPECIFICALLY, TO REPEAL THE CONSERVATION ELEMENT AND REPLACE WITH THE CONSERVATION, SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCY ELEMENT, INCLUDING ANY ELEMENT MAPS, IN ITS ENTIRETY, AS CONTAINED HEREIN; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Attachments: 1. 1. Ordinance 2021-04 - Conservation-Sustainability-Resiliency Element, 2. 2.Ordinance 2021-04 Exhibit A - Proposed CSR Element, 3. 3. Staff Report - CSR Element, 4. 4. Staff Report Exhibit A - Current Conservation Element, 5. 5.Staff Report Exhibit B- Proposed CSR Element (with revision notes), 6. 6a.Staff Report Exhibit C- CSR Element - Data and Analysis (Text), 7. 6b. Staff Report Exhibit C - CSR Element Data and Analysis (Maps), 8. 7.Staff Report Exhibit D- CSR Element Statutory Compliance Checklist, 9. May PZAB Ad Cons-Parks
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ITEM: ORDINANCE NO. 2021-04: REPEALING THE CONSERVATION ELEMENT AND REPLACING WITH THE CONSERVATION, SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCY ELEMENT.

AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA'S COUNCIL AMENDING THE WELLINGTON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, MORE SPECIFICALLY, TO REPEAL THE CONSERVATION ELEMENT AND REPLACE WITH THE CONSERVATION, SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCY ELEMENT, INCLUDING ANY ELEMENT MAPS, IN ITS ENTIRETY, AS CONTAINED HEREIN; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE


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PUBLIC HEARING: YES QUASI-JUDICIAL: NO


EXPLANATION: The Wellington Comprehensive Plan is being updated. The Plan forms the blueprint for Wellington's future for the next 10 to 20 years. The Plan is comprised of 10 "elements" or chapters and each element consists of goals, objectives, and policies to guide development and redevelopment, transportation, infrastructure, parks, and capital improvements.

SUMMARY: The Conservation, Sustainability, & Resiliency Element addresses the conservation, use, and protection of natural resources. Wellington resources includes, but not limited to, air, water, water recharge areas, wetlands, soils, lakes, forests and wildlife, and other natural and environmental resources. Wellington has grown over the past 20 years, with most residential and commercial development occurring along the State Road 7 corridor. Development has also expanded into areas of the older communities/neighborhoods, and the areas south of Lake Worth Road with equestrian farms. As future growth and redevelopment continues to occur, it is imperative that policies be provided to mitigate potential impacts on the natural environment and climate change. This element is intended to implement policies for the long-term protection of our natural resources as required by Section 163.3177(6)(d), Florida Statutes.

The element goals, objectives, and policies have been reorganized into five goals, and associated objectives and polici...

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