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An Ordinance amending Articles 8-17, 8-18 & 8-19 & Article 27 of the Zoning Ordinance to implement "Design Excellence". (Urban County Planning Commission). Approval 10-0 [Div. of Planning, King]
Summary
[An Ordinance amending Articles 8-17, 8-18 & 8-19 & Article 27 to implement "Design Excellence". Approval 10-0 [Div. of Planning]]
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WHEREAS, the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Planning Commission has considered text amendments to Articles 8-17, 8-18 & 8-19 & Article 27 of the Zoning Ordinance to implement "Design Excellence"; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hold a public hearing on this proposed text amendment on March 27, 2014; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did recommend APPROVAL of the text amendment by a vote of 10-0; 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 Articles 8-17, 8-18 & 8-19 of the Zoning Ordinance of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government is hereby amended to read as follows:
8-17 DOWNTOWN BUSINESS (B-2) ZONE
8-17(a) Intent - This zone is intended to accommodate existing and future development in the Central Business District.
8-17(b) Principal Uses (Other uses substantially similar to those listed herein shall also be deemed permitted.)
1. The principal permitted uses in the B-1 (and P-1) zone.
2. Amusement enterprises, such as indoor billiard or pool halls; bowling alleys; dance halls; skating rinks.
3. Restaurants, cocktail lounges and nightclubs, with entertainment, dancing or the sale of alcoholic beverages.
4. Establishments for the display, rental, or sale of automobiles, motorcycles, trucks not exceeding one and one-half (11/2) tons, and boats limited to runabout boats...
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