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File #: 0192-23    Version: 1 Name: PLN-ZOTA-22-00015: Intents ZOTA
Type: Ordinance Status: Approved
File created: 2/10/2023 In control: Urban County Council
On agenda: 3/9/2023 Final action: 3/9/2023
Enactment date: 3/9/2023 Enactment #: O-020-2023
Title: An Ordinance amending Articles 1-4, 8-5(a), 8-9(a), 8-10(a), 8-11(a), 8-12(a), 8-13(a), 8-14(a), 8-15(a), 8-16(a), 8-17(a), 8-18(a), 8-19(a), 8-20(a), 8-21(a), 8-22(a), 8-23(a), 8-24(a), 10-1, 11-1, 22-1, 22a-1, 22B-1, 23a-5(a), 23a-6(a), 23a-7(a), 23a-8(a), 23a-9(a) and 23a-10(a) of the Zoning Ordinance to update the intent statement for various zoning categories to more clearly align with the adopted Comprehensive Plan. (Urban County Planning Commission). [Council Office, Maynard]
Attachments: 1. PLN-ZOTA-22-00015 INTENTS (General Government and Planning) [FINAL] (1), 2. UPDATED GGP Committee Text, 3. 00769204.pdf, 4. O-020-2023
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An Ordinance amending Articles 1-4, 8-5(a), 8-9(a), 8-10(a), 8-11(a), 8-12(a), 8-13(a), 8-14(a), 8-15(a), 8-16(a), 8-17(a), 8-18(a), 8-19(a), 8-20(a), 8-21(a), 8-22(a), 8-23(a), 8-24(a), 10-1, 11-1, 22-1, 22a-1, 22B-1, 23a-5(a), 23a-6(a), 23a-7(a), 23a-8(a), 23a-9(a) and 23a-10(a) of the Zoning Ordinance to update the intent statement for various zoning categories to more clearly align with the adopted Comprehensive Plan. (Urban County Planning Commission). [Council Office, Maynard]

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WHEREAS, the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Planning Commission considered and adopted text amendments to Articles 1-4, 8-5(a), 8-9(a), 8-10(a), 8-11(a), 8-12(a), 8-13(a), 8-14(a), 8-15(a), 8-16(a), 8-17(a), 8-18(a), 8-19(a), 8-20(a), 8-21(a), 8-22(a), 8-23(a), 8-24(a), 10-1, 11-1, 22-1, 22A-1, 22B-1, 23A-5(a), 23A-6(a), 23A-7(a), 23A-8(a), 23A-9(a), 23A-10(a) of the Zoning Ordinance to update the intent statement for various zoning categories to more clearly align with the adopted Comprehensive Plan. The Planning Commission did recommend approval by a vote of 8-0; and
WHEREAS, this Council agrees with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and further desires to amend Article 1-4; 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 1-4 of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended as follows:
ARTICLE 1-4. INTERPRETATION
In the interpretation and application of this Zoning Ordinance, the provisions herein shall be held to be the minimum or maximum requirements (as appropriate) adopted for the promotion of health, safety, morals, comfort, prosperity and general welfare. It is not intended by this Zoning Ordinance to repeal, abrogate, annul or in any way impair or interfere with any existing provisions of law, Ordinance or Res...

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