Parking reforms in Lexington, KY

Parking minimum removal

On August 25th, 2022 The Planning Commission for Lexington-Fayette County (merged Urban-County Government unanimously approved 8-0 a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to eliminate minimum parking requirements, establish bicycle parking standards, mitigate environmental impacts of parking lots with an increase in required tree canopy, lighting restrictions, and increased buffering/screening meant to discourage the over provision of parking without instituting parking maximums. Final action by the Urban-County Council was taken on October 27th, 2022. The regulations were adopted by a 14-0 vote.

Status

Adopted

Adoption date

Oct 27, 2022

Scope

Citywide

Affected land uses

All uses

Requirements

By right

Reporter

Joseph Edmiston and Chris Taylor