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An Ordinance amending Section 23A-10 of the Zoning Ordinance, relating to the Economic Development zone, to allow additional supportive uses and accessory uses, and amending the special provisions related to residential uses and mixed-use buildings. Approval of the Staff Alternative Text 9-0 [Div. of Planning, Duncan]
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[An Ordinance amending Article 23A-10 of the Zoning Ordinance to modify the Economic Development (ED) zone. Approval of the Staff Alternative Text 9-0 [Div. of Planning, Duncan]]
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WHEREAS, at a Public Hearing held on May 28, 2026, a proposed text Amendment to Section 23A-10, relating to the Economic Development Zone, was presented to the Urban County Planning Commission; said Commission recommending approval of the proposed text amendment by a vote of 9-0; and
WHEREAS, the Urban County Council agrees with the recommendation of the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, the recommendation form of the Planning Commission is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE LEXINGTON-FAYETTE URBAN COUNTY GOVERNMENT:
Section 1 - That Section 23A-10(b) of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Zoning Ordinance be and hereby is amended, in pertinent part, to read as follows:
Sec. 23A-10 - Economic Development (ED) Zone.
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(b) Principal Uses.
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15. Supportive uses, as further regulated by Section 23A-10(j).
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g. Dwelling units, when located within a mixed-use building, as further regulated by Section 23A-10(j)12.
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l. Multi-family dwellings and townhouses, three (3) or more units as further regulated by Section 23A-10(j)12.
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t. Athletic club facilities.
Section 2 - That Section 23A-10(c) of the Zoning Ordinance be and hereby is amended, in pertinent part, to add the following:
Sec. 23A-10 - Economic Development (ED) Zone.
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(c) Accessory Uses
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11. Self-service laundry or laundry pick-up stations, including cloth...
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