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ITEM: ORDINANCE NO. 2016-20 (BUILDING HEIGHT ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT [ZTA])
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL AMENDING SECTION 6.10.6 - TABLE B OF THE WELLINGTON LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS RELATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IN THE EQUESTRIAN OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
REQUEST: To approve Ordinance No. 2016-20, a Zoning Text Amendment to 6.10.6 - Table B of Wellington’s Land Development Regulations related to building height limitations.
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EXPLANATION: A proposed zoning text amendment, initiated by staff, in response to an interpretation and pending appeal, to amend the Land Development Regulations related to building height limitations for a portion of a structure on residential properties within the Equestrian Preserve Area. This amendment would permit a portion of a principal or accessory structure to exceed the maximum building height of the structure. The amendment is proposed to accommodate those properties that may want to include a tower, ornamental or focal point feature to a principal or accessory structure whereas the current regulations do not provide for such opportunity.
At the August 3, 2016 Equestrian Preserve Committee meeting, the Committee recommended approval with a unanimous (7-0) vote. At the August 10, 2016 Planning, Zoning and Adjustment Board (PZAB) meeting, the Board made a motion to recommend approval of Ordinance No. 2016-20. The motion was approved unanimously (6-0). Council approved the first reading on August 23, 2016.
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: NO
PUBLIC HEARING: YES QUASI-JUDICIAL: NO
FIRST READING: SECOND READING: YES
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: YES
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
WELLINGTON FUNDAMENTAL: Responsive Government
RECOMMENDATION: Approval of Ordinance No. 2016-20, a Zoning Text Amendment to 6.10.6 - Table B of Wellington’s Land Development Regulations related to building height limitations.