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Planned Unit Development Wellington, Florida

PUD offers a largely residential development alternative that incorporates supporting commercial, recreational, civic and institutional uses. Uses, densities and intensities for all Planned Development Districts are regulated by the approved master plan (Sec. 6.2.1.C). Table 6.2-1 has four PUD pod columns (Res Pod, Comm Pod, Community Facilities, Open Space/Rec Pod); most uses are allowed only on specific pod types.

42 buildings zoned PUD51 permitted business types

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Permitted uses

What you can operate in PUD, Wellington

The businesses the PUD 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 PUD here means specifically Wellington's PUD district.)

Allowed by right

Government Services (all pods)Park (all pods)Utilities (all pods)

With special approval

Congregate Living Facility 1 (P; only on Res pods) [Sec. 6.2.2.A.1]Congregate Living Facility 2 (C - conditional use; only on Res pods)Congregate Living Facility 3 (C - conditional use; only on Res, Comm pods)Multi-Family (P; only on Res pods) [Sec. 6.2.2.A.2]Security/Caretakers Quarters (S - special use permit; only on Comm, Community Facilities pods) [Sec. 6.2.2.A.3]Single Family (P; only on Res pods) [Sec. 6.2.2.A.4]Vacation Rental (S - special use permit; only on Comm pods) [Sec. 6.2.2.A.5]Bed and Breakfast (C - conditional use; only on Res pods) [Sec. 6.2.2.B.2]Car Wash and Auto Detailing (C - conditional use; only on Comm pods) [Sec. 6.2.2.B.3]Catering (P; only on Comm pods) [Sec. 6.2.2.B.4]Day Care, Adult/Children (C - conditional use; only on Comm, Community Facilities pods) [Sec. 6.2.2.B.5]Day Care, Family (P; only on Res pods) [Sec. 6.2.2.B.6]Entertainment, Indoor (P; only on Comm pods)Entertainment, Outdoor (C - conditional use; only on Comm pods) [Sec. 6.2.2.B.7]Entertainment, Outdoor (Temporary) (S - special use permit; all pods) [Sec. 6.2.4.G]Financial Institution (P; only on Comm pods)Fitness Center (P; only on Comm pods) [Sec. 6.2.2.B.8]Funeral Home (C - conditional use; only on Comm pods) [Sec. 6.2.2.B.9]Hotel/Motel (C - conditional use; only on Comm pods) [Sec. 6.2.2.B.11]Home Occupation (P; only on Res pods) [Sec. 6.2.2.B.12]Kennel (C - conditional use; only on Comm pods) [Sec. 6.2.2.B.13]Lounge (P; only on Comm pods) [Sec. 6.2.2.B.14]Nightclub (C - conditional use; only on Comm pods) [Sec. 6.2.2.B.15]Personal Service (P; only on Comm pods)Restaurant (P; only on Comm, Community Facilities pods) [Sec. 6.2.2.B.16]Vehicle Brokering (P; only on Comm pods) [Sec. 6.2.2.B.17]Veterinary Clinic (P; only on Comm pods) [Sec. 6.2.2.B.18]Medical/Dental Office (P; only on Comm pods) [Sec. 6.2.2.C.2]Professional/General Office (P; only on Comm pods) [Sec. 6.2.2.C.4]Gasoline Sales (C - conditional use; only on Comm pods) [Sec. 6.2.2.D.1]Mobile Vendor (S - special use permit; only on Comm pods) [Sec. 6.2.2.D.2]Pharmacy (P; only on Comm pods) [Sec. 6.2.2.D.3]Retail (P; only on Comm pods)Temporary/Seasonal Sales (S - special use permit; only on Comm, Community Facilities pods) [Sec. 6.2.4.E]Vehicular Sales and Rental (C - conditional use; only on Comm pods) [Sec. 6.2.2.D.4]Microbrewery (P; only on Comm pods)Repair and Maintenance, Small (P; only on Comm pods) [Sec. 6.2.2.E.8]Arena/Auditorium/Stadium (C - conditional use; only on Community Facilities pods) [Sec. 6.2.2.F.1]Assembly (P; only on Comm, Community Facilities, Open Space/Rec pods) [Sec. 6.2.2.F.2]College or University (C - conditional use; only on Comm, Community Facilities pods)Community Garden (P; only on Community Facilities pods)Golf Course (C - conditional use; only on Open Space/Rec pods) [Sec. 6.2.2.F.3]School, Secondary or Primary (C - conditional use; only on Comm, Community Facilities pods) [Sec. 6.2.2.F.5]Trade School (P; only on Comm pods)Landing Strip (C - conditional use; only on Res pods) [Sec. 6.2.2.G.1]Electric Transmission Facilites (P; only on Community Facilities pods)Helipad (P; only on Community Facilities pods) [Sec. 6.2.2.G.2]Wireless Communication Facilities/Towers (C - conditional use; only on Comm, Community Facilities, Open Space/Rec pods) [Sec. 6.2.2.G.3]

Build envelope

Development standards

Headline dimensional limits for this district. Confirm exact figures against the current code for your specific parcel.

StandardMin 10 acres; max building coverage 45%; FAR and setbacks 'Determined by Approved Development Order' (Table 6.3-1, from article 6 text copy; FAR not calculated for residential structures)

StandardUses, densities and intensities governed by the approved master plan; where master plan and LDR conflict the most restrictive requirement applies (Sec. 6.2.1.C)

StandardMax building height 35 ft unless the use is specifically exempt (Sec. 6.3); 72 ft allowed in Regional Commercial/LSMU FLU districts and for listed uses (incl. medical/dental labs, light industrial/research park) within the SR 7 corridor; buildings over 35 ft require Council approval and extra setbacks (Sec. 6.3, from text copy)

Accessory usesAccessory Dwelling (P; only on Res pods) [Sec. 6.2.3.A]; Accessory Structure (P, all pods)

StandardRead from LDR Table 6.2-1 (PUD pod columns) / Sec. 6.1.2.H, Sec. 6.2.1.C, Ch. 5; 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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