ER (Residential Equestrian) protects and enhances the equestrian lifestyle in areas designated Residential A and B within the Equestrian Preserve Area, permitting uses that need non-urban locations without harming adjoining equestrian/residential land. Table 6.2-1 permits single-family, barns/stables, bona fide agriculture, equestrian arenas/instruction and related uses, with some equestrian venues and nurseries conditional.
The businesses the ER district in Wellington allows. The ones on the left are permitted by right; the ones on the right need a special approval first. (Zoning codes are set by each municipality, so ER here means specifically Wellington's ER district.)
Allowed by right
Congregate Living Facility 1 [Sec. 6.2.2.A.1]Single Family [Sec. 6.2.2.A.4]Day Care, Family [Sec. 6.2.2.B.6]Home Occupation [Sec. 6.2.2.B.12]Veterinary Clinic [Sec. 6.2.2.B.18]Government ServicesParkUtilitiesBarn/Stable [Sec. 6.8.9.C]Bona Fide Agriculture [Sec. 6.8.9.D]Equestrian Arena, PrivateEquestrian InstructionLivestock Raising [Sec. 6.8.9.K]
With special approval
Security/Caretakers Quarters (S - special use permit) [Sec. 6.2.2.A.3]Bed and Breakfast (C - conditional use) [Sec. 6.2.2.B.2]Entertainment, Outdoor (Temporary) (S - special use permit) [Sec. 6.2.4.G]Kennel (C - conditional use) [Sec. 6.2.2.B.13]Wildlife Sanctuary (C - conditional use) [Sec. 6.2.2.F.6]Landing Strip (C - conditional use) [Sec. 6.2.2.G.1]Helipad (C - conditional use) [Sec. 6.2.2.G.2]Wireless Communication Facilities/Towers (C - conditional use) [Sec. 6.2.2.G.3]Equestrian Uses, Seasonal (S - special use permit) [Sec. 6.8.9.H]Minor Equestrian Venue (C - conditional use) [Sec. 6.8.9.M]Nursery, Wholesale or Retail (C - conditional use) [Sec. 6.8.9.N]
Build envelope
Development standards
Headline dimensional limits for this district. Confirm exact figures against the current code for your specific parcel.
StandardMin lot 10 acres, 300 ft width, 300 ft depth; max building coverage 20%; setbacks front 100 ft / side 50 ft / corner 50 ft / rear 100 ft (Table 6.3-1, from article 6 text copy)
StandardAll uses within the Equestrian Preserve Area must also comply with the EOZD provisions (Sec. 6.8.4)
StandardRead from LDR Table 6.2-1 ('Res (ER)' column under EOZD) / Sec. 6.1.2.D, Ch. 8 (EOZD); permitted = by right, conditional = needs conditional-use / special-exception approval
The fine print
In plain English
BY RIGHT No hearing needed
If your business is on the by-right list, you can occupy a space in this district and open — no zoning hearing. Building permits and licensing still apply, but the use itself is already allowed.
SPECIAL Approval first
Special-approval uses can work here too, but they go through a public review before opening. Plan for extra time and possible conditions — we'll tell you which path a space needs.
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