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Planning & Zoning
Land use regulations and development approval processes. In Lexington, this includes zoning changes, development standards, subdivision approvals, and how planning policies shape neighborhood development and growth.
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A brief presentation on the upcoming Downtown Master Plan
This will be the first Downtown Master Plan since 2007.
Council approves affordable housing development in Radcliffe-Marlboro neighborhood
The 234-unit development will feature single-family detached homes and townhomes for sale, and apartments at low rents.
Public Hearing for affordable housing development in Radcliffe-Marlboro
This development would provide single-family detached homes and townhomes for sale at low prices, as well as low rental apartments.
Work to begin on Master Plan for Blue Sky industrial area
The Blue Sky Area was not included in the Urban Growth Master Plan. Now, Planning Staff and their consultants will develop a vision for how it will fit into the Urban Service Area expansion.
Changes coming to development plan regulations due to state legislation
HB 443, a State law that requires planning regulations to be "objective," could change how planning occurs in Lexington.
Major zoning reform package finally approved by Council
This package aims to make Lexington denser, more walkable and bikeable, and creates incentives for affordable housing.