Planning & Zoning Division

NOTICE - Effective January 13, 2020
The Village Council unanimously approved Ordinance 2020-01 repealing and replacing Wellington’s Land Development Regulations (LDR). Please note the LDR on Municode is in the process of being updated. Until Municode is updated, please email planninginfo@wellingtonfl.gov for a digital copy of the recently adopted LDR.

Mission

To promote the Vision Statement of Wellington’s Comprehensive Plan providing accurate, fair, efficient, and expeditious professional services to the citizens of Wellington. To ensure quality development while protecting the health, safety, and welfare of all residents through enforcement of Wellington Codes and Ordinances, Florida Building Codes, and Architectural and Property Maintenance Standards.

Submit a Plan (Application) Online:

The Planning and Zoning Department has gone electronic! All Plans/Application MUST be submitted online. Visit the Customer Self Service (CSS) Portal to submit a Plan (Application), pay invoices, or search public records. Visit the CSS User Manual for detailed instructions on how to navigate the CSS system.

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS- Effective July 1, 2019
Pursuant to Florida House Bill 1159, codified at Chapter 2019-155, Laws of Florida, a vegetation removal permit is not required for pruning, trimming, or removal of a tree on residential property if the property owner obtains documentation from an arborist certified by the International Society of Arboriculture or a Florida licensed landscape architect that the tree presents a danger to persons or property. If you remove a tree without a permit, you will be required to supply the documentation to Code Compliance upon request. If you do not have the proper documentation, the removal will be considered a violation of the Land Development Regulations (LDR). All other landscaping requirements of the LDR are in full effect.

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS- Effective July 1, 2019

Pursuant to Florida House Bill 1159, codified at Chapter 2019-155, Laws of Florida, a vegetation removal permit is not required for pruning, trimming, or removal of a tree on residential property if the property owner obtains documentation from an arborist certified by the International Society of Arboriculture or a Florida licensed landscape architect that the tree presents a danger to persons or property. If you remove a tree without a permit, you will be required to supply the documentation to Code Compliance upon request. If you do not have the proper documentation, the removal will be considered a violation of the Land Development Regulations (LDR). All other landscaping requirements of the LDR are in full effect.