Council to hold public hearing on Maxwell Street apartment complex
If approved, the complex would be the third high-density apartment complex approved on East Maxwell street in the last year and a half.
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Urban County Council
The Urban County Council is the legislative branch of Lexington's city government. Council controls the city budget and adopts laws for the city. There are 15 members of the Council, 12 of which are elected from individual Council Districts and 3 of which are elected At Large.
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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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LFUCG Budget
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government budget determines how the city spends taxpayer money each fiscal year. The budget process begins with the Mayor's proposed budget, followed by Council review and amendments. The budget funds all city services including police, fire, parks, roads, and social services.
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Social Services
City programs supporting vulnerable residents. This includes family services, aging services, mental health programs, substance abuse services, and coordination with nonprofit partners providing social services.
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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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FCPS Budget
Fayette County Public Schools' annual budget process, including revenue sources, spending priorities, tax proposals, and how budget decisions affect educational programs and services for students.
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Energy & Environment
Environmental policies, sustainability initiatives, and energy programs. In Lexington, this includes carbon neutrality goals, renewable energy projects, environmental regulations, and climate action planning.
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Agriculture
Farming and rural land use issues affecting Fayette County. This includes agricultural zoning, the Urban Service Boundary's impact on farmland, solar panel regulations on agricultural property, the Purchase of Development Rights program, and policies affecting local farmers.
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Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is an appointed board that reviews proposed zoning changes and development plans before they go to Council. The Commission makes recommendations on land use decisions, subdivision approvals, and building standards that shape how Lexington grows.
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Housing
Residential development, housing policy, and affordability issues. This includes zoning changes, development regulations, housing programs, and policies affecting renters and homeowners throughout Lexington.
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Comprehensive Plan
Lexington's 20-year blueprint for how the city should grow and develop, updated every five years through extensive public input. The Comprehensive Plan guides zoning decisions, infrastructure investments, and development policies. It addresses housing, transportation, environment, economic development, and quality of life goals.
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Homelessness
Housing insecurity and services for people experiencing homelessness. This covers shelter operations, city policies, service provider coordination, and infrastructure investments addressing homelessness in Lexington.
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Rural-Urban Reporting Fellowship
CivicLex's journalism fellowship with national newsroom NextCity covering rural and urban issues in Central and Eastern Kentucky.
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Complete Streets
Road design that safely accommodates all users - pedestrians, cyclists, drivers, and transit riders. In Lexington, this includes infrastructure projects, policy adoption, and budget allocations for making streets more accessible and safe.
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Public Input
Opportunities for residents to participate in city decision-making. This covers public comment periods, community meetings, surveys, and formal processes where residents can influence local government decisions.
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Fayette County Public Schools
The local school district serving Lexington and Fayette County. This includes FCPS budget decisions, policy changes, school board meetings, and educational initiatives affecting students and families.
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Racial Justice & Equality
Policies and programs addressing racial disparities and promoting equity. This includes implementation of the Mayor's Commission on Racial Justice & Equality recommendations and city initiatives promoting racial justice.
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Public Transportation
Lextran bus service and other transit options. This covers route changes, service improvements, budget allocations, accessibility upgrades, and transportation planning affecting how residents move around Lexington.
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Urban Service Area
The boundary defining where city services are provided and urban development is encouraged. This covers boundary amendments, growth management, infrastructure planning, and development policies within the service area.
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CivicLex
Coverage of CivicLex's own work, including our reports to City Council, community engagement projects, research presentations, and organizational updates that directly involve our role in Lexington's civic landscape.
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Regional Economic Development
Economic growth strategies and business development initiatives. In Lexington, this covers economic incentives, business attraction efforts, workforce development, and regional collaboration on economic opportunities.
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Short Term Rentals
Regulation of properties rented for short stays through platforms like Airbnb. In Lexington, this covers licensing requirements, zoning restrictions, neighborhood impacts, and policy development for short-term rental operations.
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Affordable Housing
Affordable Housing is housing in which total monthly costs don't exceed 30% of a household's income. In Lexington, LFUCG has programs, zoning policies, and development incentives aimed at creating more affordable rental and ownership options as housing costs continue to rise in our city.
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Parks
Lexington's park system, including maintenance, programming, and new development. This covers park improvements, recreational programs, facility upgrades, and policies affecting public green spaces and recreational opportunities.
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Parks Capital Fund
Recently adopted property tax exclusively funding major park infrastructure projects and improvements. This includes funding sources, project planning, capital investments, and long-term development of Lexington's park and recreation facilities.
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Gun Violence Prevention
Local efforts to reduce gun violence through policy, programs, and community initiatives. In Lexington, this includes city ordinances, public safety strategies, and collaborative violence intervention programs.
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Renter Issues
Policies affecting tenants and rental housing. This includes landlord-tenant regulations, rental inspection programs, tenant rights, and city policies addressing rental housing quality and affordability.
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Public Safety
Law enforcement, emergency services, and community safety initiatives. In Lexington, this includes police and fire department operations, emergency management, crime prevention programs, and public safety policy.
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Art & Culture
Public art projects, cultural programming, and creative community initiatives. In Lexington, this covers city funding for arts organizations, public art installations, and policies supporting local artists and venues.
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