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ITEM: ORDINANCE NO. 2021-18 (ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT TO SECTION 6.4.1.A.5. OF WELLINGTON'S LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS FENCES, WALLS, AND HEDGES)
AN ORDINANCE OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA'S COUNCIL, AMENDING THE WELLINGTON LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, MORE SPECIFICALLY, A ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT TO MODIFY SECTION 6.4.1.A.5 OF ARTICLE 6 TO ESTABLISH A CONSISTENT APPEARANCE OF HEDGES AND FENCES, AS CONTAINED HEREIN; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
REQUEST: Approval of Ordinance No. 2021-18 to amend Section 6.4.1.A.5 of Wellington's LDR to modify the regulations related to fences, walls, and hedges along thoroughfares and throughout Wellington.
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EXPLANATION: The proposed update to Section 6.4.1.A.5 of the LDR related to hedges and fences throughout Wellington and incorporates regulations to achieve a consistent appearance. This includes, but is not limited to, hedge height and material, fence types, and maintenance requirements. The proposed amendment is consistent with the LDR, Wellington's Comprehensive Plan, and shall be implemented in accordance with Wellington's policies and procedures.
On August 18, 2021, Wellington's Architectural Review Board recommended approval of the amendment with a unanimous vote (5-0).
On September 8, 2021, Wellington's Planning, Zoning and Adjustment Board recommended approval of the amendment with a unanimous vote (6-0).
On October 12, 2021, Council unanimously approved (4-0) the Ordinance on first reading with changes, which have been incorporated into the proposed text.
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. 2021-18 to amend Section 6.4.1.A.5 of Wellington's LDR to modify the regulations related to fences, walls, and hedges along thoroughfare...
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