What it takes to keep Kentucky's Black-led farms alive
As federal support is cut and public conservation efforts fall short in reaching rural Black farmers, one Black-led organization is creating new lifelines to protect historic legacies.
State Legislation
Kentucky laws affecting local government operations and residents. This covers state policy changes, legislative impacts on Lexington, and how state decisions influence local government authority and funding.
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How HB 443 will affect stormwater and waste regulations
HB 443 not only affects planning and zoning regulations in Lexington, but also stormwater and waste management.
Council amends and advances HB 443 ZOTA
Council made a lot of changes to the HB 443 ZOTA. Here's what you need to know.
HB 443 ZOTA moves to Council Committee
The GGP Committee will have their first discussion on new planning regulations being proposed due to House Bill 443. Here's the rundown on what these new regulations do and mean.
Council advances LexPark rate increases for parking garage, various penalties
You won't see a higher ticket for parking in your spot too long - but if you park in a crosswalk, your ticket will increase quite a bit.
Planning Commission moves HB 443 ZOTA to Council
Council will now decide how to implement the HB 443 ZOTA's controversial regulatory and public input changes.
State Senate did not take action on SB61
Lexington's short-term rental regulations will stay in effect now that SB 61 can no longer be passed.
Planning Commission postpones vote on HB 443 ZOTA
The HB 443 ZOTA is still being worked on by Planning Commission members. Here's why they want to take more time on the huge ZOTA.
Planning Commission to vote on large ZOTA mandated by State Government
A law passed by the State Legislature last year requires all of Lexington's planning regulations to be "objective" and "applied ministerially" - what does that actually mean?
Kentucky House passes bill aimed at Lexington’s short-term rental regulations
The Kentucky State House of Representatives passed a bill that would cancel out many of Lexington's short-term rental regulations. It's now up to the State Senate to take action.
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.
