Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) in the news

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Planning Commission will hold a work session on October 15, 2026, to discuss updates on Complete Streets Subdivision Regulations and the Urban Growth Master Plan Zoning Ordinance.

Kentucky's first Plaza Comunitaria, launched by Casa de la Cultura KY and Global Lex, enables Spanish-speaking adults to obtain elementary and secondary education credentials.

Lexington has launched Kentucky's first Plaza Comunitaria to offer free elementary and secondary education credentials to Spanish-speaking adults.

Lexington received $130,393 in federal justice grant funding to enhance its criminal justice system, with the Lexington Police Department guiding allocation decisions.

Lexington is moving forward with new zoning rules for data centers, introducing restrictions on size, power, noise, and requiring additional environmental studies.

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council work session will address winter shelter services, infrastructure contracts, budget amendments, and the Downtown Area Master Plan.

Lexington needs to address 19,430 accessibility issues across 188 city sites, requiring a 20-year, multi-million dollar plan for ADA compliance.

A Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government committee will discuss how federal policies impact local businesses and government operations, focusing on housing affordability and federal funding threats.

The Lexington Government Center closed early on Friday due to a plumbing emergency, impacting services and staff.

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council is scheduling a public hearing to discuss new zoning regulations and public feedback on data centers in the area, following recommendations from the planning commission and a temporary moratorium on new developments.

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council is scheduling a public hearing for October 6th to discuss and receive feedback on new zoning regulations for data centers, following recommendations from the planning commission.

Lexington is seeking event hosts for its annual Tree Week, a community celebration of trees scheduled for October 9-18.

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government's Planning Commission will discuss Winchester Road safety and zoning revisions at an August 20, 2026 work session.

Lexington's Mayor and residents are frustrated with Kentucky American Water's Fontaine Road project delays, which the company attributes to city work hour restrictions and a contractor issue.

Kentucky American Water declined Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton's request for a public meeting on the delayed Fontaine Road water line replacement project, citing various reasons for the holdup.

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government is installing a traffic circle at Jesselin Drive and Heather Way to enhance traffic flow and pedestrian safety as part of a pilot Complete Streets initiative.

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Planning Commission is considering a zoning amendment that would heavily restrict or ban data centers in the county.

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government's Technical Review Committee will examine 12 development and subdivision plans, including a hotel expansion, a downtown mixed-use project, car washes, and residential proposals.

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government's Technical Committee will review 12 development projects, including subdivision plans, development plans, and zoning cases, on July 29, 2026, all requiring Planning Commission approval by October 4, 2026.

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government announced a $3 million grant program for Fayette County non-profits to combat opioid use disorder and support recovery.