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The Water Quality Fees Board is scheduled to meet July 23 to select awardees for FY 2027 neighborhood and education grants funded through Lexington's Water Quality Management Fee.
The Urban County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on July 23 to consider multiple zoning amendments and subdivision proposals, including a 28-lot residential subdivision and a commercial zone change. Both major items have received postponement recommendations from planning committees.
The Board of Architectural Review is scheduled to consider 46 projects across Lexington's historic districts on July 22, including roof replacements, window repairs and structural renovations.
The Board of Architectural Review is scheduled to review 45 historic district projects on Tuesday, including staff-approved maintenance work and applications for more substantial alterations across nine of Lexington's 15 historic districts.
The LFUCG Technical Review Committee is scheduled to consider 12 subdivision and development proposals on July 29, including a Clarion Hotel expansion project and several car wash developments across multiple council districts.
Lexington's Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on July 23 to consider multiple zoning amendments and subdivision plans, including a proposed specialty trade development on Old Paris Road and a residential subdivision on Parkers Mill Road.
The Planning Commission will discuss placemaking initiatives, the Downtown Area Master Plan update, and a data center zoning ordinance amendment during a July 16 work session at the Phoenix Building.
The Lexington Board of Adjustment will consider seven zoning variance requests on July 13, with staff recommending approval for five proposals and disapproval for one, while one case is postponed pending Paris Pike Corridor Commission review.
The Urban County Planning Commission is set to discuss placemaking efforts, the Downtown Area Master Plan, and data center zoning amendments at a work session Wednesday in downtown Lexington.
The Urban County Planning Commission will meet July 9 to consider three subdivision and development projects, including a residential subdivision proposal for Lane Allen Park that the Subdivision Committee recommended postponing due to stormwater and road improvement questions.
The Urban County Planning Commission meets Wednesday to consider three subdivision proposals: a Glenmore Farm final plan, a Lane Allen Park residential subdivision recommended for postponement, and a commercial development reapproval for Greendale Hills.
The Planning Commission's Zoning Committee will consider a petition from Plumbers and Steamfitters Local No. 452 to rezone property for a trade union headquarters and training facility, as well as amendments governing solar energy systems, donation centers, and data centers.
The LFUCG Planning Commission's Subdivision Committee has reviewed three development proposals — including the Glenmore Farm subdivision, Lane Allen Park residential development, and a Lexmark International building project — that are tentatively set for Planning Commission consideration on July 9.
The Lexington Urban County Council is scheduled to consider ethics commission reforms, zoning changes, and municipal contracts during its Thursday meeting.
The General Government and Planning Committee meets Wednesday to hear updates on short-term rental enforcement, approve the Blue Sky Small Area Plan for an industrial area near I-75, and consider other planning initiatives.
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council will consider a 2 percent pay raise for municipal employees and changes to the Sister Cities Program Commission's governance structure at its Wednesday meeting.
Three development projects will be considered by Lexington's Planning Commission, including two residential subdivisions and a commercial building expansion at a Freight Boulevard site, with one project recommended for postponement pending additional review.
The Planning Commission Zoning Committee will consider a zone change request from Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 452 for the former Southside Technical Center on Harrodsburg Road, plus three new zoning ordinance text amendments addressing solar energy, donation centers, and data centers.
The General Government & Planning Committee will meet July 1 to review updates on short-term rental regulations, the Blue Sky industrial area plan, and the 'A Sense of Place' initiative focused on historic Black hamlets.
The LFUCG Technical Review Committee will consider 17 subdivision and development proposals across multiple council districts on June 24, with items ranging from a child development center to church facilities and commercial projects.
The Stormwater Stakeholder Advisory Committee was scheduled to discuss how street design, landscape restoration and climate change affect Lexington's stormwater management and local waterway quality.
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council is scheduled to discuss multiple proposals at its June 23 work session, including a $11.8 million inmate healthcare agreement and a tech internship pilot program, though no votes are expected at the preliminary meeting.
The LFUCG Budget, Finance & Economic Development Committee is scheduled to consider infrastructure funding plans, a technology internship pilot program, and 911 service funding alternatives at its June 23 meeting.
The Urban County Council work session on Tuesday will consider ratification of a $11.8 million inmate health services contract, funding for park improvements, and several other agreements and program authorizations.
The Lexington Planning Commission holds a work session June 18 to review the downtown master plan first draft, proposed solar energy regulations, and updates to development codes.
The Water Quality Fees Board is set to meet July 23 to select recipients for fiscal year 2027 neighborhood and education grants designed to fund water quality improvement projects throughout Fayette County.
The Urban County Council will consider three charter amendments on Thursday that stem from Lexington's first Civic Assembly, including proposals to increase council member salaries, establish public accountability standards, and require regular charter reviews.
The LFUCG Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee will consider infrastructure funding updates, a technology internship pilot program, and E911 funding sources when it meets Tuesday at 1 p.m.
The Courthouse Area Design Review Board will meet June 17 to consider a design application for 249 West Short Street in downtown Lexington's historic district.
The Board of Architectural Review will consider 35 projects spanning nine historic districts on June 17, including staff approvals for routine maintenance and certificates of appropriateness for more substantial work.
The Courthouse Area Design Review Board is scheduled to meet June 17 to consider a design application for 249 West Short Street in downtown Lexington.
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council work session on June 16 is set to consider property purchase for a water quality headquarters, a fire station construction grant application, and employee salary increases along with several other proposals.
The Planning Commission work session on June 18 is scheduled to review the first draft of the Downtown Area Master Plan and hear updates on solar regulations, the Complete Streets Design Manual, and a proposed asphalt art project.
The Environmental Quality and Public Works Committee is scheduled to review the Complete Streets Design Manual and updates on sustainability initiatives including Solarize Lexington at its June 16 meeting.
The Board of Architectural Review is scheduled to consider 35 projects across Lexington's historic districts on June 17, including staff approvals for routine maintenance and renovations, plus three applications requiring fuller board review.
The Urban County Council is scheduled to discuss property acquisition for a new water quality facility, employee salary increases, and workforce development initiatives at Tuesday's work session.
The Environmental Quality and Public Works Committee plans to review a revised Complete Streets Design Manual and receive updates on the city's sustainability and stormwater initiatives during a June 16 meeting.
The Urban County Planning Commission is set to consider a 288-unit multi-family development at Patchen Wilkes and two other proposals when it meets Thursday.
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government's Technical Review Committee will meet June 24 to review 17 development and subdivision proposals spanning multiple council districts, with final Planning Commission decisions required on most items by August 29.
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council will consider spending proposals totaling millions of dollars at its Tuesday work session, including a $2.6 million police technology contract, a solar energy program for low-income residents and waste management equipment purchases.
The Urban County Council approved Lexington's $546 million fiscal year 2027 budget on June 9, emphasizing public safety, infrastructure improvements and community services with substantial investments in street maintenance, parks, affordable housing and winter weather preparedness.
The Urban County Council is scheduled to vote on second readings of the fiscal year 2027 budget ordinances on June 9, advancing final adoption of Mayor Gorton's $546 million proposal before the June 15 deadline.
The LFUCG Social Services & Public Safety Committee is scheduled to consider a bike lane parking ordinance recommended by the STREEET Safety Task Force, proposed animal care ordinance updates, and a Global Lex program update at its Tuesday meeting.
Lexington's Solar Work Group is scheduled to discuss amendments to Article 31 of the city's solar energy systems ordinance on June 9, continuing efforts to balance renewable energy goals with agricultural preservation.
The Lexington Board of Adjustment is scheduled to hear six zoning appeals on June 8, 2026, including two variance requests, short-term rental permits, and a conditional use request for a school parking area.
The Solar Work Group of the Urban County Planning Commission is scheduled to meet Tuesday, June 9, 2026, to discuss proposed amendments to Article 31 of the zoning ordinance covering solar energy systems in Lexington.
The Urban County Planning Commission is scheduled to hear three major development proposals on June 11, including a 288-unit multifamily project near Winchester Road, a Greendale Hills commercial amendment, and a downtown parking reconfiguration plan.
The LFUCG Social Services & Public Safety Committee is scheduled to consider a bike lane parking ordinance recommended by the STREEET Safety Task Force, along with Animal Care & Control ordinance updates and a Global Lex program update, at its Tuesday meeting.
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government's Planning Commission Zoning Committee is set to review five zoning map amendment petitions on June 4 that have been postponed from previous meetings, involving proposed rezoning for commercial, residential and warehouse development across the city.
The Planning Commission's subdivision committee recommended approval of a major Patchen Wilkes mixed-use development combining a Kroger and 288 apartments, pending resolution of design and infrastructure issues.
The Urban County Council is set to complete fiscal year 2027 budget approval and consider spending proposals totaling millions of dollars at meetings on Tuesday, including a solar installation program for low-income homeowners.
The Lexington Urban County Council is scheduled to consider zoning changes, budget amendments and charter modifications on June 4, 2026, including a public hearing on expanding the Red Mile Tax Increment Financing Development Area and first reading of the FY 2027 budget.
Lexington's Planning Commission Subdivision Committee is set to review proposals including a major mixed-use development at Winchester Road that would bring 288 apartments and a Kroger, along with projects at the Coldstream Research Campus.
The Planning Commission Zoning Committee will consider five postponed zoning petitions June 4 involving proposed residential, commercial and warehouse development across Lexington.
The Urban County Council will hold a work session Tuesday to discuss the FY27 budget and downtown initiatives before key votes Thursday, when the budget receives its first reading and a Red Mile TIF expansion proposal gets a public hearing.
The General Government & Planning Committee meets Tuesday to review Lexington's artificial intelligence policy and consider sustainability standards for LFUCG buildings.
The LFUCG's General Government & Planning Committee will review an AI policy and consider new sustainability standards for city buildings at a Tuesday meeting.
The Lexington Urban County Council work session Tuesday will consider a $769,746 contract for road design services and dozens of other spending proposals, including grants for opioid response and firefighter training.
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Planning Commission will hear a zoning petition Thursday from Mt. Laurel Lands Company seeking to convert Old Paris Road property to warehouse business use, though planning staff recommended postponement due to incomplete notice requirements.
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council meets Thursday to consider a $1.3 million fire truck purchase, zoning changes, and other administrative matters, including potential abolishment of the Opioid Abatement Commission.
The General Government and Planning Committee will review an artificial intelligence policy and sustainability standards for government buildings during a Tuesday meeting at City Hall.
The LFUCG Technical Review Committee is set to consider 16 subdivision and development proposals, including expansion at the Coldstream Research Campus, during a Wednesday morning meeting. The committee's review precedes final planning commission action on the projects.
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Planning Commission is set to hold a public hearing Thursday on several zoning changes, including a Mt. Laurel Lands Company proposal to rezone Old Paris Road property from residential to wholesale and warehouse business.
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council is scheduled to consider a new FOP contract, Red Mile development expansion, and dozens of other items during a Tuesday work session at 3 p.m.
The Stormwater Stakeholder Advisory Committee is set to meet June 5 to discuss the Complete Streets Manual and climate impacts on precipitation and flooding, continuing the city's efforts to improve water quality and environmental resilience.
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government's Committee of the Whole is scheduled to meet Tuesday to review FY2027 budget amendments, including link committee recommendations for disability compliance, vehicle maintenance, and building security.
The Urban County Council's Committee of the Whole is set to consider FY27 budget proposals Tuesday, including financial updates, late items, and recommendations from council members and budget subcommittees.
Lexington's Planning Commission will review drafts of the Blue Sky industrial master plan, downtown revitalization strategy, and proposed solar farm regulations at a Wednesday work session.
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council is scheduled to discuss multiple traffic safety initiatives and contract approvals at Tuesday's work session, including speed limit reductions and a police union contract.
The Board of Architectural Review is scheduled to consider 23 staff-approved preservation projects and five applications requiring board review across multiple Lexington historic districts on Wednesday.
The Board of Architectural Review will consider 24 projects May 20 across Lexington's historic districts, including renovations, repairs and tree removals, with 23 items staff-approved and five requiring full review.
The Planning Commission is scheduled to discuss the Blue Sky Small Area Plan, the Downtown Area Master Plan, and solar energy regulations at a work session Wednesday afternoon at the Phoenix Building.
The Urban County Planning Commission will consider two major development proposals Thursday, including a revised apartment complex amendment on Bryant Road and a 155-unit mixed-use building proposed for the Prall Street area downtown.
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council is set to consider water quality projects exceeding $3.5 million, housing assistance program changes and the abolishment of the Opioid Abatement Commission at its Thursday evening meeting.
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council will hold a work session Tuesday to discuss authorization for a $1.34 million fire truck purchase and a $928,242 partnership with the University of Kentucky for a new police training academy at Coldstream Research Campus.
The LFUCG Technical Review Committee is set to consider 16 development projects on May 27, including Coldstream Research Campus Unit 4 and Masterson Station Center proposals.
The Lexington Planning Commission will consider two development proposals at its May 14 meeting: an amended apartment project on Bryant Road and a mixed-use development with 155 residential units in the Montmullin Street area.
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council is set to consider multiple items Tuesday including a $1.3 million fire truck purchase and a $928,242 memorandum of understanding for a new police training academy at UK's Coldstream Research Campus.
Lexington's Board of Adjustment is set to consider zoning variances and conditional use permits on Sunday, including a contested proposal by YPK Motorsports seeking reduced distance requirements between vehicle dealers on East New Circle Road, which planning staff recommends denying.
The Planning Commission's Zoning Committee will consider five zoning map amendments and a text amendment related to alcohol sales at race tracks during a Wednesday meeting. The proposals span residential, commercial, and industrial rezonings across Lexington.
The LFUCG Environmental Quality and Public Works Committee is scheduled to consider updates to the Pavement Management Plan, parking citation policies during winter emergencies, and the Complete Streets Design Manual at a May 12 meeting.
Lexington's Urban County Council is scheduled to consider authorizing a $375,000 rideshare pilot program and broadband infrastructure development for the Legacy Business Park during Tuesday's work session.
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council's Social Services and Public Safety Committee is scheduled to consider Family Services updates, new code enforcement technology initiatives, and an eviction diversion program facing budget pressures.
The Planning Commission's Zoning Committee will hear petitions to rezone five separate properties in Lexington on May 7, plus consider a text amendment related to alcohol sales at horse race tracks.
The Lexington Urban County Council met Thursday to address zoning modifications, budget adjustments, and allocation of federal opioid settlement funds, approving $3 million for community grants targeting opioid prevention and treatment services.
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council authorized $375,000 for United Way of the Bluegrass to operate the Rides United transportation pilot program, providing free Lyft rides to residents accessing essential services throughout the county for two years.
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council approved multiple funding agreements and infrastructure projects, including youth programming grants and federal transportation funding for a major intersection roundabout project.
Lexington's first Civic Assembly, comprising 36 randomly selected residents, presented three charter recommendations to city council, including raising councilmember pay to $59,987 annually and establishing mandatory charter review every 8 years.
Lexington's Planning Commission will review updates on three major development initiatives Wednesday, including the Blue Sky Small Area Plan for the industrial area near I-75, revisions to the Complete Streets Manual, and a Residential Zoning Lab report.
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council will hold a work session Tuesday to consider a $250,000 contract for developing a new Unified Development Code and a $50,000 agreement with the Boys and Girls Club of the Bluegrass for youth programming.
The Lexington Planning Commission held a public hearing on April 23 to consider a zoning request for expanding the parking lot at the Andover Club on Country Club Drive, which would add 26 new parking spaces to support the restaurant, banquet facility and athletic facility.
Lexington's first Civic Assembly, comprising 36 randomly selected residents, has proposed three charter reforms including raising council member pay to $59,987, establishing mandatory charter reviews every eight years, and creating public accountability standards.
The Urban County Council work session reviewed plans for spending opioid settlement funds and heard a proposal for downtown parking rate increases from the Lexington & Fayette County Parking Authority.
The Lexington Urban County Council began reviewing Mayor Linda Gorton's proposed $546 million fiscal year 2027 budget during a Committee of the Whole meeting, marking the start of formal budget deliberations for the year beginning July 1, 2026.
Lexington's Planning Commission reviewed major planning initiatives during an April 16 work session, including a Winchester Road corridor study, updates to the downtown master plan, and proposed economic development zoning amendments.
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council approved budget amendments, zoning modifications, and infrastructure contracts during its April 16 meeting, including water quality projects and federal grant applications totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Lexington's Planning Commission Technical Review Committee will consider 14 major development and subdivision projects during a Wednesday meeting at 8:30 a.m., reflecting ongoing growth and development activity across the city.
The Lexington Board of Architectural Review approved 23 preservation projects across nine historic districts on April 15, including renovations, window replacements, and foundation refurbishment work.
The Urban County Council held a work session Tuesday to address Mayor Gorton's proposed $546 million FY27 budget and review three options for upgrading a troubled sewage pump station in west Lexington.
Lexington's Affordable Housing Fund has supported 3,826 housing units since 2015 through $36 million in local funding, but the city still faces a shortage of approximately 17,000 units needed for low-income residents, according to a committee update Monday.
The Water Quality Fees Board meets Wednesday to review incentive grant status and tour stormwater quality projects. The board oversees grant programs that fund water quality improvements throughout Fayette County.
The Lexington Board of Adjustment heard five zoning variance applications April 13, with staff recommending approval for all requests involving setback reductions and parking modifications across residential, commercial and industrial zones.
The Urban County Planning Commission will review subdivision and development plans at its April 9 public hearing, including proposals to split property on Briar Hill Road and expand the Patchen Wilkes residential community on Winchester Road.
The Planning Commission's Zoning Committee reviewed four zone change petitions on April 2, including proposals for development at the former Andover Golf Course, religious facility expansion, and mixed-use projects. All petitions will receive full public hearings before the commission makes recommendations to the Urban County Council.
Lexington's Planning Commission Subdivision Committee approved three major development projects April 2, including residential subdivisions on Briar Hill Road and Winchester Road, and amendments to the MXWL student housing project near the University of Kentucky.
The Lexington Planning Commission will reconsider Ball Homes' proposal for a 67-unit townhome development on Chilesburg Road after staff recommended postponement, citing the need for better compliance with city design and connectivity standards in the Imagine Lexington 2045 Comprehensive Plan.
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council voted to approve a solar project lease at the Haley Pike Landfill and reorganized city departments, transferring engineering and building inspection divisions to the Department of Planning and Preservation.