# Architectural Board Approves Renovations Across 9 Historic Districts  
**Published:** 2026-04-15T08:00:00.000Z  
**Source:** [LFUCG Meeting Agendas](https://lfucg.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=6746)  
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LEXINGTON, Ky. — The [Board of Architectural Review approved 23 staff-initiated projects](https://lfucg.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=6746) and reviewed five applications for exterior changes at its April 15 meeting, spanning nine historic districts throughout the city.

[Historic preservation activity dominated the agenda](https://www.lexingtonky.gov/government/departments-programs/planning-preservation/historic-preservation), with staff-approved renovations addressing deteriorated doors, windows, foundations and structural damage. The Aylesford Historic District received the most approvals with seven projects, including window and door replacements at 550 Central Avenue and renovation work at multiple properties along Kentucky Avenue and Transylvania Park.

[Lexington has had local historic districts since the mid-1950s, with 15 districts currently under the Board's jurisdiction](https://www.lexingtonky.gov/government/departments-programs/planning-preservation/historic-preservation/h-1-overlay-district-landmark-maps). The projects reviewed Tuesday included maintenance work in the Bell Court, Cadentown, Fayette Park, Mulberry Hill, Northside, Pensacola Park, Seven Parks, South Hill and Woodward Heights districts.

Among the staff approvals was restoration work at 854 West High Street in Woodward Heights following storm damage, as well as tree removal projects in the Northside and Pensacola Park districts. The board also approved foundation refurbishment at 136 Old Park Avenue in Aylesford and tuck-pointing work at multiple properties to preserve structural integrity.

Five applications for Certificates of Appropriateness—required for major exterior modifications—were reviewed separately. These included plans to construct dormers and a covered porch at 215 Desha Road in Ashland Park, and a request to construct curbing along the sidewalk at 460 North Limestone in Mulberry Hill. One application for a side Porte Cochere at 265 South Ashland Avenue was continued until May 20 for further consideration.

[The Board of Architectural Review holds public hearings to review applications for exterior changes to properties](https://www.lexingtonky.gov/board-of-architectural-review) requiring Certificate of Appropriateness permits. [The board meets twice monthly](https://www.lexingtonky.gov/local-historic-district-permits) to ensure preservation standards are maintained throughout the city's protected historic areas.

## Sources

- [LFUCG Meeting Agendas](https://lfucg.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=6746)
- [City of Lexington Historic Preservation Department](https://www.lexingtonky.gov/government/departments-programs/planning-preservation/historic-preservation)
- [H-1 Overlay District and Landmark Maps](https://www.lexingtonky.gov/government/departments-programs/planning-preservation/historic-preservation/h-1-overlay-district-landmark-maps)
- [Board of Architectural Review information page](https://www.lexingtonky.gov/board-of-architectural-review)
- [Local Historic District Permits process](https://www.lexingtonky.gov/local-historic-district-permits)

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