File #: 21-4752    Name: 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 SPECIFI
Type: Zoning Text Amendment
Body: Village Council
Agenda Date: 10/26/2021 Final action:
Title: 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.
Attachments: 1. 1. Ordinance 2021-18, 2. 2. Ordinance Exhibit A Proposed, 3. 3. Staff Report, 4. 4. Staff Report Exhibit A - Proposed Sec.6.4.1.A.pdf, 5. 5. Staff Report Exhibit B - Modification Log, 6. 6. Staff Report Exhibit C- Wellington Functional Road Classifications, 7. 7. Staff Report Exhibit D- Proposed Hedge Materials, 8. 8. Staff Report Exhibit E- Proposed Changes From First Reading to Second Reading (2), 9. 9. Council Legal Ad-Oct 26
Related files: 21-4673, PZ-0248
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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 thoroughfares and throughout Wellington.