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ITEM: ORDINANCE NO. 2021-17 (ADOPTING THE PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS ELEMENT)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL ADOPTING A PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS ELEMENT, IN ITS ENTIRETY, AS CONTAINED HEREIN; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
REQUEST: Approve Ordinance No. 2021-17 adopting the Private Property Rights Element of Wellington’s Comprehensive Plan.
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EXPLANATION: As a part of the 2021 Florida Legislative session, House Bill (HB) 59 was approved by the Governor. HB 59 requires local governments to include a property rights element in their comprehensive plans. The property rights element must be adopted by the earlier of the adoption of the next plan amendment initiated or the next evaluation and appraisal report.
At the August 13, 2021 Planning, Zoning, and Adjustment Board (PZAB) meeting, the Board recommended approval of Ordinance No. 2021-17 with a 6-0 vote.
At the September 13, 2021 Village Council meeting, the Council approved Ordinance No 2021-17 at first reading with a 5-0 vote.
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: NO
PUBLIC HEARING: YES QUASI-JUDICIAL: NO
FIRST READING: SECOND READING: YES
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: YES
FISCAL IMPACT: NO
WELLINGTON FUNDAMENTAL: Responsive Government
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Ordinance No. 2021-17 adopting the Private Property Rights Element of Wellington’s Comprehensive Plan.