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An Ordinance amending the Lexington-Fayette County Zoning Ordinance as follows: amending Section 3-13(b) and Appendix Section 22a-3(d) and creating Appendix Sections 22a-3(c)(5), 22b-5(b)(11), 22b-5(c)(11), and 22c-4(a)(23), all in order to allow Short Term Rentals in the Planned Unit Development (PUD-1, PUD-2, PUD-3) zones. (Urban County Council). Approval of the Staff Alternative Text 9-0 [Div. of Planning, Duncan]
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[A text Amendment to allow short-term rentals in the PUD-3 zone. Approval of the Staff Alternative Text 9-0 [Div. of Planning, Duncan]]
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WHEREAS, the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Planning Commission considered at a meeting on October 23, 2025, amendments to the text of Section 3-13(b) and Appendix Section 22A-3(d) and additional text proposed as Appendix Sections 22A-3(c)(5), 22B-5(b)(11), 22B-5(c)(11), and 22C-4(a)(23) all in order to allow Short Term Rentals in the Planned Unit Development (PUD-1, PUD-2, PUD-3) zones. The Planning Commission did recommend approval of the text amendments by a vote of 9-0; and
WHEREAS, this Council agrees with the recommendation of the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, the recommendation 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 3-13(b) of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Zoning Ordinance be and hereby is amended to read as follows:
(b) Except as limited by subSections (k) and (l), the number of Dwelling Units allowed to be utilized as Short Term Rentals per Property:
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Zones Allowed |
Hosted (Occupancy up to 10) |
Hosted (Occupancy >10) |
Un-Hosted |
# of Dwellings on Property allowed as Short Term Rental Units |
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Single Family Lots1 |
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R-1A, R-1B, R-1C, R-1D, R-1E, R-1T, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, EAR-1, EAR-2, EAR-3, PUD-1, PUD-2 |
Accessory Use |
Conditional Use |
Conditional Use |
1 dwelling unit or 1 ADU |
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A-R** |
Conditional Use |
Conditional Use |
Conditional Use (with a maximum size of 10 acres) |
Hosted: 1 dwelling unit or 1 FEDU** Or: Un-Hosted: 1 dwelling unit |
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A-N,** A-B** |
Conditional Use |
Conditional Use |
Prohibited |
Hosted: 1 dwelling unit or 1 FEDU |
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Multi-Family and Group Residential Lots 2 |
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R-1T, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, EAR-1, EAR-2, EAR-3, CN, PUD-1, PUD-2 |
Accessory Use |
Conditional Use |
Conditional Use |
10% max or 1, whichever is greater |
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B-1, P-1, MU-1, MU-2, MU- 3 |
Accessory Use |
Accessory Use |
Principal Use |
25% max. or 1, whichever is greater |
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B-2, B-2A, B-2B, B-4*, I-1*, I-2*, CC, B-6P, MU-3*, PUD-3 |
Principal Use |
Principal Use |
Principal Use |
No max. |
1Single Family Lots May include either a detached dwelling unit or a subdivided attached dwelling unit as a principal structure.
2Multi-Family and Group Residential Lots May include condominiums and attached single family dwelling units on one lot.
*When part of an Adaptive Reuse Project, Industrial Reuse Project, or Entertainment Mixed Use Project
**Properties in the A-R, A-B, and A-N zone May be subject to other regulations and restrictions that impact the ability to operate short term rental uses.
Section 2 - That Appendix Section 22A-3(c) of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Zoning Ordinance be and hereby is amended to create the following as subSection (c)(5):
5. Hosted Short Term Rentals for 10 or fewer occupants, as regulated by Article 3-13 <https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/lexingtonfayettecoky/latest/lexingtonfayettecoky_zone/0-0-0-19961> of the Zoning Ordinance
Section 3 - That Appendix Section 22A-3(d) of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Zoning Ordinance be and hereby is amended to read as follows:
(d) Conditional Uses. Home occupations and Un-Hosted Short Term Rentals, and Hosted Short Term Rentals for more than 10 occupants shall be the only conditional uses permitted upon approval by the Board of Adjustment.
Section 4 - That Appendix Section 22B-5(b) of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Zoning Ordinance be and hereby is amended to create the following as subSection (b)(11):
11. Hosted Short Term Rentals for 10 or fewer occupants, as regulated by Article 3-13 <https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/lexingtonfayettecoky/latest/lexingtonfayettecoky_zone/0-0-0-19961> of the Zoning Ordinance
Section 5 - That Appendix Section 22B-5(c) of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Zoning Ordinance be and hereby is amended to create the following as subSection (c)(11):
11. Hosted Short Term Rentals, and Hosted Short Term Rentals for more than 10 occupants, as regulated by Article 3-13 <https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/lexingtonfayettecoky/latest/lexingtonfayettecoky_zone/0-0-0-19961> of the Zoning Ordinance.
Section 6 - That Appendix Section 22C-4(a) of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Zoning Ordinance be and hereby is amended to create the following as subSection (a)(23):
23. Hosted or Un-Hosted Short Term Rentals, as regulated by Section 3-13 of the Zoning Ordinance.
Section 7 - That this Ordinance shall become effective on the date of its passage.
PASSED URBAN COUNTY COUNCIL:
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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CLERK OF URBAN COUNTY COUNCIL
PUBLISHED:
1075-25:bgs:4926-8031-5001, v. 1