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An Ordinance amending Articles 1 and 23A of the Zoning Ordinance to define hospice and add hospice facilities as a principal use; and regulate parking for such uses in the Economic Development (ED) zone (Urban County Council). Approval 8-0 [Div. of Planning, King]
Summary
[An Ordinance amending Articles 1 and 23 of the Zoning Ordinance to define "hospice;" add hospice facilities as a principal use; and regulated parking for such uses in the Economic Development (ED) zone. Approval 8-0 [Div. of Planning, King]]
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WHEREAS, the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Planning Commission has considered a text amendment to Articles 1 and 23A of the Zoning Ordinance to define hospice and add hospice facilities as a principal use and to regulate parking for such uses in the ED zone; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on this proposed text amendment on June 27, 2013; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended APPROVAL of this text amendment by a vote of 8-0; 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 1 of the Zoning Ordinance of the Lexington Fayette Urban County Government is hereby amended to read as follows:
ARTICLE 1-11: DEFINITIONS
HOSPICE - A facility which provides support and care for persons in the last stage of an incurable disease or condition, and to their families. Overnight, in-patient and out-patient facilities may be included, as well as offices, storage, and an associated pharmacy. Medical care, palliative care, counseling and education may be provided.
Section 2 - That Article 23A of the Zoning Ordinance of the Lexington Fayette Urban County Government is hereby amend...
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