Lexington
Zoning districts
5 districts, grouped by category.
Commercial
2General provisions
156 rules that bind every district rather than one — sign regulations, parking, floodplain and the rest of the code’s citywide chapters.
Applicants must clearly demonstrate that the use will be compatible with the neighborhood, particularly with regard to traffic circulation, parking and appearance.
The following general standards shall apply to all shopping centers: ...
All short-term residential rental businesses shall comply with the following general standards: ...
A host may only obtain a registration and operate one residential dwelling unit in all of the residential zoning districts (R-1, R-2 and R-M) citywide as a short-term rental.
A short-term rental business located in a commercial zoning district (C-1 and C-2) or in the Residential-Light Commercial Zoning District (R-LC), where such businesses are permitted, is not limited by the requirements of this subsection.
The following general standards shall apply to all adult stores: ...
All grocery stores shall be subject to the following general standards: ...
A proposed liquor store shall not be located within 500 feet of an existing liquor store.
Vehicle fueling stations shall be subject to the following general standards: ...
Loading areas shall be sited in such a way so as to minimize the impact on any surrounding neighborhood.
The maximum stay for a guest shall be 14 days. Guest rooms shall not have cooking facilities.
Outside storage areas shall not exceed 25% of the total site area.
Minimum lot size: 0.5 acre, except in C-1. ... A fence a minimum of four feet in height shall completely enclose the outdoor recreation area.
All drive-through entrances must be at least 50 feet from an intersection. ... Stacking spaces shall be at a minimum of 18 feet in length.
An adult entertainment establishment shall be located at least 500 feet from any religious assembly, education facility, public recreational facility, day-care center, public assembly, cultural services, home for adults, life care facility, or residential zoning district ... No adult entertainment establishment shall be located within 1,000 feet of any adult store or other adult establishment. Hours of operation shall not extend after 1:00 a.m.
The area devoted to home occupation(s) shall not exceed 25% of the gross floor area of the dwelling unit. No signs shall be permitted.
Shall be limited to a maximum of 5% of the total lot area. ... Walls or fences shall not be less than six feet in height, nor exceed eight feet in height.
A mobile restaurant may operate for a maximum of six hours between 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Sunday to Thursday and between 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday ... No mobile restaurant shall locate within 50 feet of the entrance to a business that sells food ... No mobile restaurant shall locate within 100 feet of a single-family or two-family residential use.
A host is permitted a maximum 104 nights of type A and type B rentals in each calendar year for a short-term rental business located in the R-1, R-2, and R-M residential zoning districts. Of these 104 nights of rentals, no more than 45 nights may be type B rentals.
A host is permitted a maximum 104 nights of type A and type B rentals in each calendar year for a short-term rental business located in the R-1, R-2, and R-M residential zoning districts. Of these 104 nights of rentals, no more than 45 nights may be type B rentals.
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