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ITEM: RESOLUTION NO. R2021-60 (ZONING IN PROGRESS FOR INSTALLATION OF ARTIFICIAL TURF FOR NON-GOVERNMENTAL USES)
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 AND IMPOSING A MORATORIUM ON THE ACCEPTANCE AND PROCESSING OF NEW APPLICATIONS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ARTIFICIAL TURF FOR NON-GOVERNMENTAL USES FOR A PERIOD OF 180 DAYS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
REQUEST: Approval of Resolution No. R2021-60 declaring a Zoning in Progress and imposing a moratorium on the acceptance and processing of new applications for the installation of artificial turf for non-governmental uses.
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EXPLANATION: Per Section 1.8.1 of Wellington's Land Development Regulations (LDR) the Planning, Zoning and Building Director, or designee, may file a request with Wellington's Council for approval of a Zoning in Progress Resolution when it is determined there is a need for a Wellington initiated change to the LDR.
Artificial or synthetic turf has seen an increase of use in non-athletic and governmental applications, such as residential use in back yards and within commercial centers. Chapter 8, Landscape, of Article 7, Site Development Standards, provides landscape requirements for all properties within Wellington, but limits the installation of artificial turf to governmental use. Research is needed on the benefits and consequences of allowing artificial turf in areas intended for sod, landscaping, or mulch, and surveying other local communities on how/where artificial turf is permitted to be installed.
If approved, the Zoning in Progress shall remain in effect for 180 calendar days or until the adoption/denial of the proposed amendment, whichever occurs first. Council may extend the Zoning in Progress, by resolution, for a reasonable amount of time if they deem necessary or if public interest requires. During the period o...
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