Council rejects Rustic Ranches overlay zoning district ZTA, 2–5

Approval of September 16, 2026 Minutes

0 yes, 0 no

Ordinance No. 2026-18 (Rustic Ranches Overlay Zoning District ZTA)

2 yes, 5 no

Ordinance No. 2026-20 (HB 399 Comprehensive Plan Amendment)

7 yes, 0 no

HB 399 Comprehensive Plan Amendment

Village-wide

Comprehensive plan update adding objective compatibility policies to comply with House Bill 399.

approved (7-0) · still approved

Rustic Ranches Overlay Zoning District ZTA - RVs as Grooms' Quarters

Rustic Ranches Overlay Zoning District

A land development regulation amendment to permit recreational vehicles as grooms' quarters in Rustic Ranches.

Discussed — no decision yet

Rustic Ranches RV Zoning Text Amendment

Rustic Ranches Overlay Zoning District (Flying Cow Road)

A zoning text amendment to allow up to four RVs as grooms' quarters in Rustic Ranches during the seasonal months.

denied (2-5) · still denied

Rustic Ranches RV Grooms' Quarters Regulations

Property owners in Rustic Ranches pushed for rule changes to allow up to four RVs per parcel for seasonal groom housing. Neighbors strongly objected, citing safety concerns during storms, increased traffic, and the risk of turning the area into a transient RV park.

What it means: Equestrian property owners seeking lower-cost temporary housing solutions for seasonal staff.

HB 399 Comprehensive Plan Compatibility Policies

Wellington is updating its comprehensive plan to remove subjective terms like 'neighborhood feel' from land use decisions, replacing them with objective standards to comply with new state legislation.

What it means: Property owners and developers seeking clear, predictable rules for residential land use.