On February 20, 2014 LUFCG released its Urban Tree Canopy Assessment. It shows that our current tree canopy covers 24.56% of Lexington’s urban core. This number has increased 5% over the last 18 years. Data analysis shows that the existing urban tree canopy provides an estimated $30.6 million in savings to our community. Despite...
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Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the Design excellence ZOTA. Now it, along with infill incentives, will go to the Planning Committee of Council for review and discussion. Council to review zoning change that outlines design district in downtown Lexington by Beth Musgrave, 01.14.14, Kentucky.com The Urban County Council could add incentives to encourage more...
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Distillery District study is able to move forward without an amendment to the budget. No formal vote will be required at this time.
The Stormwater Stakeholder Advisory Committee has released the "LFUCG Stormwater Management Low Impact Development Guidelines for New Development and Redevelopment"
It was a unanimous vote last night – no expansion of the Urban Services Area. We would like to thank the Council, and our supporters for your help on this pivotal issue!
We support the proposed ZOTA 2013-2 legislation, which if adopted, will allow Hospice of the Bluegrass to construct a facility in the ED Zone off Newtown Pike.
A Fayette County judge on Thursday ordered Burgess Carey to cease offering canopy tours at Boone Creek Outdoors.
ZOTA work group suggests new zoning categories to encourage environmental stewardship, outdoor recreation, and production agriculture.
"Most horse farm owners love what they do and where they do it, and understand the community's desire to experience it."...
Our 2012 Annual Report is here. Learn more about what we accomplished last year.
