Silicon Ranch, a Nashville-based and privately-owned solar company, has proposed a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment (ZOTA) that would permit industrial solar development throughout Lexington-Fayette County, including in the Agricultural-Rural zone. Details: The ZOTA was proposed to accommodate an approximately 800-acre solar farm off Haley Road in the Agricultural-Rural zone, made up of multiple tracts of...
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This advocacy update is in regards to a meeting taking place on Tuesday, May 6 at 1 p.m. at City Hall. The General Government & Planning Committee (GG&PC) will be hearing updates about three different growth and development policies taking shape in our community: Lexington’s Preservation & Growth Management Program A ZOTA regarding House Bill...
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The Lexington Preservation and Growth Management Program will guide growth decisions around the Urban Service Boundary and must be formalized by August 31, 2026 — 16 months from now. Keep reading to learn how you can get involved below. How Did We Get Here? In June of 2023, the LFUCG Urban County Council adopted the Goals...
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Please see below for a list of advocacy updates from Fayette Alliance, including industrial solar, a new process for expanding Lexington’s Urban Services Boundary, and expansion updates. Industrial Solar As you will recall, there are currently two solar farm proposals in the agricultural-rural zone of Lexington-Fayette County: East Kentucky Power Cooperative Silicon Ranch East Kentucky...
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2024 was a year of change for Lexington-Fayette County: newly-elected local officials, new city-wide zoning changes, new proposals for renewable energy initiatives, new ballot referendums, and yes, new land incorporated into our historic Urban Services Boundary. While somewhat daunting, we believe change, if embraced and executed properly and backed by data and research, can be...
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Fayette Alliance Continues to Stand With the People of Lexington, and We Always Will Since our founding, Fayette Alliance has transparently sought data-driven solutions to Fayette County’s growth challenges that benefit every Lexingtonian. We have conducted surveys, commissioned studies and recommendations on infill and redevelopment, hosted community forums, and sought out national and local experts...
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At Politics & Pints, we’re encouraging Smart Growth Ambassadors to engage with like-minded individuals and learn about the candidates running for local office in Lexington-Fayette County while enjoying a pint or two of local craft beer at West Sixth Brewery. To get the conversation flowing, Fayette Alliance will provide one free drink ticket and dinner...
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Urban Growth Master Plan Lexington’s Planning Staff has completed a full draft of the Urban Growth Master Plan, and it is now available for the public to review. This plan will guide the development patterns of the proposed 2,833 gross acres included in the new expansion areas. Remember: Last year, after mandating an expansion of...
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2024 Mid-Year Appeal Fayette Alliance’s 2024 Mid-Year Appeal is a chance for our Grow Smart Champions to demonstrate their continued support of our mission — finding the balance between our vibrant city and our productive rural landscape. About the Champion Fund We introduced the Champion Fund in 2023 as a response to serious policy changes...
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