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An Ordinance amending the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Code of Ordinances as follows: amending Chapter 20, creating Section A, relating to Preservation and Urban Growth Management, adopting Sections relating to intent; definitions; applicability; and general requirements applicable to the Preservation and Growth Management Plan, all effective upon passage of Council. [Council Office, Hall]
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WHEREAS, the Lexington-Fayette Urban County established the nation's first urban service area in 1958; and
WHEREAS, balancing rural preservation and urban growth is vital to the unique character of Lexington-Fayette County Kentucky; and
WHEREAS, in order to ensure that balance, a data and needs driven process mandated as a goal and objective in both the 2018 and 2023 Comprehensive Plans for Lexington-Fayette County, is necessary to guide future preservation and growth;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE LEXINGTON-FAYETTE URBAN COUNTY GOVERNMENT:
Section 1 - That the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Code of Ordinances be and hereby amends Article 20, creating Section A, adopting sections relating to Intent; Definitions; Applicability; and General Requirements Applicable to the Preservation and Growth Management Plan, to read as follows:
ARTICLE 20 (A)
Section 1 -Growth Trends Report
1) One year from the date of the adoption of Lexington's Comprehensive Plan update, the Division of Planning staff shall generate a Growth Trends Report.
2) Required Growth Trends Report Contents - The Growth Trends Report shall provide guidance on Lexington's long term growth needs and identify the total land need (in acres) to accommodate Lexington's population growth for a period of 20 years.
a) Community Trends Update
i) Community Demographics, including but not limited to:
(1) Housing Data
(2) Demographic Change
ii) Housing Activity, including but not limited to;
(1) Housing Construction
(2) Housing Affordability
(3) Neighborhood...
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