# Council approves zoning changes, water infrastructure contracts  
**Published:** 2026-05-14T16:00:00.000Z  
**Source:** [LFUCG Meeting Archive](https://d5zdwvvixs2xw.cloudfront.net/meeting/6772)  
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LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council unanimously approved zoning changes and infrastructure contracts during [its meeting Thursday evening](https://d5zdwvvixs2xw.cloudfront.net/meeting/6772), while also recognizing the city's dominant track and field program and hearing public concerns about budget allocations.

The council approved an ordinance to rezone 38.998 acres of property at 3515 Richmond Road from Agricultural Urban to medium Density Residential, paving the way for residential development on the site in Council District 7. The 15-0 vote reflected no opposition to the proposal.

The council also accepted a $424,000 bid from Pace Contracting, LLC for replacement of the West Hickman Wastewater Treatment Plant's high flow diversion box. This equipment upgrade is part of ongoing infrastructure maintenance overseen by the Division of Water Quality. The contract was approved unanimously after being moved by Councilmember Emma Curtis and seconded by Councilmember Dan Wu.

[Lexington Catholic's girls track and field program was recognized for winning its third consecutive team title at the KHSAA Indoor 2A State Championship](https://www.murrayledger.com/sports/high_schools/khsaa-indoor-track-and-field-championship/article_a877a5ea-4a8b-4a22-a08d-d3b5e899a275.html), with standout performances from athletes including Joanna Bryant, who won both the 200-meter and 400-meter dashes.

During public comment, resident Luke Box raised concerns about a $278,000 allocation to [CASA Lexington](https://casaoflexington.org/), an organization that [recruits and trains volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children in local family courts](https://casaoflexington.org/what-casa-volunteers-do). Box suggested the nonprofit's growing cash reserves warranted reconsideration of the funding level. [CASA of Lexington helped 685 abused or neglected children in 2025](https://casaoflexington.org/), according to the organization's annual report.

The council also heard a public comment from resident Judith Humble expressing support for a Solar Overlay Zone Ordinance. Humble highlighted the protections the ordinance would provide and noted barriers to residential rooftop solar adoption in Kentucky.

Additional council business included contract approvals for testing police promotional applicants, leasing automated external defibrillator units, and a renewal agreement to increase homebuyer subsidies through the Home Investment Partnerships Program to $50,000 per household. The council is also pursuing a Unified Development Code update through a $250,000 contract with professional planning consultant Tunnel, Spangler, Walsh and Associates.

## Sources

- [LFUCG Meeting Archive](https://d5zdwvvixs2xw.cloudfront.net/meeting/6772)
- [Lexington Catholic Girls Track and Field KHSAA Indoor 2A State Championship coverage](https://www.murrayledger.com/sports/high_schools/khsaa-indoor-track-and-field-championship/article_a877a5ea-4a8b-4a22-a08d-d3b5e899a275.html)
- [CASA of Lexington nonprofit organization information](https://casaoflexington.org/)
- [CASA volunteer advocacy role and impact information](https://casaoflexington.org/what-casa-volunteers-do)

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