Title
An Ordinance amending Article 12 of the Zoning Ordinance to update the B6-P zone-Parking Standards; Lot Coverage and Floor Area Requirements; Transit Facilities; and Design Standards. (Planning Commission). Approval 7-0 OBJECTORS [Div. of Planning, Duncan]
Summary
[An Ordinance amending Article 12 of the Zoning Ordinance to update the B-6P zone. Approval of the Staff Alternative Text 7-0 OBJECTORS [Div. of Planning, Duncan]]
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WHEREAS, the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Planning Commission has considered a text amendment to Article 12 of the Zoning Ordinance to update the B6-P zone-Parking Standards, Lot Coverage and Floor Area Requirements; Transit Facilities; and Design Standards. Planning Commission did recommend APPROVAL of the alternative text by a vote of 7-0; and
WHEREAS, this Council agrees with the recommendation of the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, the recommendation form of the Planning Commission is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE LEXINGTON-FAYETTE URBAN COUNTY GOVERNMENT:
Section 1 - That Article 12 of the Zoning Ordinance of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government is hereby amended as follows:
COMMERCIAL CENTER (B-6P) ZONE
12-1 INTENT - The intent of the Commercial Center (B-6P) zone is to create centers of activity that promote commerce and retail along major corridors within the community, while supporting existing residential neighborhoods and incorporating new residential opportunities in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. The standards contained in this provision are intended to:
Improve the economic base and tax structure of the Lexington metropolitan area by:
* Creating a variety of employment, retail, and commerce opportunities, and improving access to these opportunities;
* Increasing the supply and mixture of housing types available throughout Lexington, thereby improving overall housing affordability;
* Prot...
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