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IMPLEMENTATION TABLE: ACTION ITEMS
Also listed throughout the policies of Imagine Lexington 2045, the following implementation items stand as short- and long-term tasks for the Planning Division once Imagine Lexington is put into action. Progress on these items will be tracked and actively updated to promote public awareness of our progress.
PILLAR
POLICY
ACTION ITEM
RESPONSIBLE AGENCIES
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
TIMELINE
2
Conduct a comprehensive road connectivity assessment.
MPO, Planning
DESIGN
3
Update the Zoning Ordinance to adopt elements of the Multi-Family Design Standards.
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Planning
Developers, Neighborhood Associations
Ongoing
DESIGN
4
Create guidelines for massing and design.
Planning
Local Developers, Neighborhood Associations, AIA Local Chapter
Ongoing
DESIGN
5
Conduct a pedestrian accessibility audit.
MPO, Planning, Traffic Engineering
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, Access Lexington Commission
Near-Term
DESIGN
9
Review and update plans, regulations, and policies to establish consistent level of service standards for neighborhood-focused open spaces and parks.
Planning, Parks and Recreation
Parks Advisory Board, Neighborhood Associations
Near-Term
DESIGN
9
Develop resources to promote the development of affordable housing with parks, greenspaces, and equitable transportation options.
Planning, Parks and Recreation, Housing and Community Development
Lextran, Advocacy Groups, Developers
Long-Term
DESIGN
10
Conduct a city wide study to identify opportunities for community anchors.
Planning
FCPS, Fayette County Public Library, Neighborhood Associations, Nonprofit Organizations, Business Associations
Long-Term
DESIGN
12
Amend the Zoning Ordinance to encourage greater residential opportunities within existing neighborhood-serving business districts.
Planning
Ongoing
2
Evaluate and amend residential zones to allow greater housing opportunities.
Planning
Ongoing
DENSITY
3
Perform gap analysis of existing neighborhoods to identify enhancement opportunities for new supportive uses.
Planning, Housing and Community Development
Mid-Term
DENSITY
4
Update Zoning Ordinance to allow for compact housing types.
Planning
Ongoing
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ACTION ITEM
RESPONSIBLE AGENCIES
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
TIMELINE
THEME A - EQUITY 1
Educate the public, rectify historical discrimination, and ensure equitable development through workshops, education campaigns, zoning policies, affordable housing initiatives, and community engagement.
Planning, Housing and Community Development
Mayor's Racial Justice and Near-Term Equality Commission, FCPS, Fayette County Public Library, Neighborhood Associations, Non-profit Organizations
EQUITY
1
Work with communities, local partners, and policymakers to research and develop community benefit and antidisplacement strategies in existing neighborhoods.
Planning, Housing and Community Development
Mayor's Racial Justice and Mid-Term Equality Commission, FCPS, Fayette County Public Library, Neighborhood Associations, Non-profit Organizations
EQUITY
2
Create an ongoing educational curriculum on historical planning practices and policies' impact on marginalized neighborhoods in Lexington.
Planning, Housing and Community Development
EQUITY
3
Review regulatory changes and incentives to produce affordable housing.
Planning, Housing and Community Development
Affordable Housing Developers, Developers
Ongoing
EQUITY
9
Support expansion of ESP and REAL programs to more schools.
Parks and Recreation
FCPS, Fayette County Public Library
Near-Term
EQUITY
9
Collaborate with libraries to improve access to additional community services and engagement.
Planning, Housing and Community Development
Fayette County Public Library
Mid-Term
EQUITY
9
Develop resources to promote the development of affordable housing with parks, greenspaces, and equitable transportation options.
Planning, Parks and Recreation
Lextran
Near-Term
EQUITY
10
Collaborate with government agencies to develop comprehensive assistance programs.
Planning, Housing and Community Development
Mayor's Racial Justice and Mid-Term Equality Commission, FCPS, Fayette County Public Library, Neighborhood Associations, Non-profit Organizations
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Mayor's Racial Justice and Near-Term Equality Commission, FCPS, Fayette County Public Library, Neighborhood Associations, Non-profit Organizations
THEME B - PROTECTION PROTECTION
PROTECTION
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Develop a county wide inventory of Special Natural Protection Areas.
Planning, Environmental Services
Kentucky Geological Survey, Rural Land Management Board, Conservation Organizations
Mid-Term
2
Update land development regulations to include best practices for greenway access and implementation of conservation easements.
Planning, Environmental Services
Greenspace Trust, Conservation Organizations
Near-Term
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PILLAR
POLICY
ACTION ITEM
RESPONSIBLE AGENCIES
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
TIMELINE
2
Update the 2002 Greenway Masterplan.
Environmental Services
Greenspace Trust, Conservation Organizations
Ongoing
Protection
6
Review the Zoning Ordinance for new agritourism and ecotourism opportunities.
Planning
Rural Land Management Board
Long-Term
PROTECTION
6
Work with local partners to establish a program linking public transit to experiences in Lexington's rural parks, natural areas, and agritourism offerings.
Planning
Lextran, Rural Land Management Board
Long-Term
PROTECTION
7
Update Article 26 of the Zoning Ordinance.
Planning, Environmental Services
Tree Board
Ongoing
PROTECTION
8
Complete a county-wide biodiversity inventory and action plan.
Planning, Environmental Services
Kentucky Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Resources, Kentucky Conservation Committee, Rural Land Management Board
Mid-Term
PROTECTION
9
Update regulations to include best practices for soil preservation and management during the construction process.
Planning, Environmental Services, Engineering
Fayette County Conservation District
Mid-Term
PROTECTION
10
Develop a lighting ordinance that regulates the type and intensity of lighting used in outdoor spaces.
Planning, Traffic Engineering
Neighborhood Associations, Business Associations
Near-Term
THEME B - SUSTAINABILITY
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Explore opportunities for federal funding for climate solutions.
Planning, MPO, Environmental Services
Conservation Organizations
Ongoing
SUSTAINABILITY
1
Develop a community-wide greenhouse gas emissions inventory.
Environmental Services
Conservation Organizations
Ongoing
SUSTAINABILITY
1
Create a community-wide emissions reductions plan to achieve net zero by 2050 in Lexington-Fayette Urban County.
Planning, MPO, Environmental Services
Conservation Organizations
Ongoing
SUSTAINABILITY
2
Conduct a detailed LFUCG greenhouse gas inventory and an emissions reductions plan.
Environmental Services
Conservation Organizations
Near-Term
SUSTAINABILITY SUSTAINABILITY
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2
Identify opportunities and commit funding for renewable energy generation (i.e. solar or wind).
Environmental Services
Conservation Organizations
Near-Term
2
Create an LFUCG Sustainability Policy and/or update LFUCG’s Policy on Energy Efficiency.
Environmental Services
Conservation Organizations
Mid-Term
3
Identify opportunities to create complete neighborhoods that provide a full range of opportunities and services within a 15 minute walk, bicycle or transit ride.
Planning, MPO
Lextran, Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, Neighborhood Associations
Mid-Term
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THEME B - SUSTAINABILITY 3
Update LFUCG roadway design manuals to incorporate complete streets best practices for new roadways and design retrofits.
Planning, MPO, Traffic Engineering
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Near-Term
SUSTAINABILITY
3
Conduct study to identify complete street deficient roadways and prioritize retrofit projects to address deficiencies.
MPO, Traffic Engineering
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Long-Term
SUSTAINABILITY
3
Identify opportunities to close connectivity gaps in the bicycle and pedestrian facility network.
MPO
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Ongoing
SUSTAINABILITY
3
Conduct 25 year long-range plan for public transportation to identify service gaps and opportunities for increased service.
MPO
Lextran
Mid-Term
SUSTAINABILITY
3
Develop an E-Bike cost share/subsidy program.
MPO
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Near-Term
SUSTAINABILITY
4
Collaborate with LFUCG urban forestry to identify priority areas for improving environmental equity through increased canopy and impervious area mitigation.
Planning, Environmental Services
Tree Board, Neighborhood Associations
Mid-Term
SUSTAINABILITY
4
Continue to refine street design, parking area, and vehicle use area standards to reduce impervious surfaces and minimize environmental impacts.
Planning, Environmental Services, Traffic Engineering
Stormwater Stakeholder Advisory Committee, Business Associations
Ongoing
SUSTAINABILITY
5
Establish Government/Community Targets For Renewable Energy.
Environmental Services
Conservation Organizations
Near-Term
SUSTAINABILITY
6
Update the Empower Lexington Plan guided by the LEED for Cities framework and apply for LEED for Cities certification.
Environmental Services
Conservation Organizations
Ongoing
SUSTAINABILITY
7
Develop and proactively share educational materials and programs to increase public awareness of energy efficiency benefits and services.
Environmental Services
Conservation Organizations
Ongoing
SUSTAINABILITY
8
Coordinate with LFUCG waste management, LiveGreenLex, and community partners to expand residential and commercial composting opportunities.
Environmental Services
Conservation Organizations
Mid-Term
8
Develop and implement a program to track and publicize landfill diversion efforts.
Environmental Services
Conservation Organizations
Long-Term
9
Update the zoning ordinance to incentivize green stormwater infrastructure elements during development.
Planning, Water Quality
Stormwater Stakeholder Advisory Committee
Mid-Term
SUSTAINABILITY
10
Explore permitting and zoning incentives for green building design.
Planning, Building Inspection
US Green Building Council, AIA Local Chapter
Mid-Term
SUSTAINABILITY
10
Explore tax abatements for LEED Certified Green Building Design.
Planning
US Green Building Council, AIA Local Chapter
Mid-Term
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POLICY
RESPONSIBLE AGENCIES
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
SUSTAINABILITY
10
Explore opportunities to work with Kentucky building codes to incorporate green building principles.
Planning, Building Inspection
SUSTAINABILITY
11
Require that plantings for publicly owned property include at least 75% native species and decrease the area of mowed grass and irrigated land.
Planning, Environmental Services, Parks and Recreation
Ongoing
SUSTAINABILITY
11
Update codes, ordinances, plans, and manuals to require current best practices for low impact landscaping.
Planning, Environmental Services
Ongoing
SUSTAINABILITY
11
Implement the Mayor's Monarch Pledge.
Environmental Services, Parks and Recreation
Conservation Organizations
SUSTAINABILITY
11
Work with the Urban County Council and community partners to establish and promote “No Mow May” as a city wide initiative.
Planning, Environmental Services, Parks and Recreation
Conservation Organizations
Mid-Term
Planning, Environmental Services
Tree Board, Neighborhood Associations
Ongoing
Environmental Services
Tree Board, Neighborhood Associations
Near-Term
US Green Building Council, AIA Local Chapter
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TIMELINE Long-Term
Near-Term
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THEME B - RESTORATION 1
Implement recommendations from the Urban Forestry Management Plan.
RESTORATION
1
Strategically plant new trees to create walkable streetscapes.
RESTORATION
1
Update the Planting Manual and Land Subdivision Regulations to reflect best practices on street tree planting, placement, and maintenance.
Planning, Environmental Services
RESTORATION
1
Develop a program to implement and track progress on canopy coverage goals from the 2022 Urban Tree Canopy Assessment.
Planning, Environmental Services
Tree Board, Neighborhood Associations
Near-Term
RESTORATION
2
Coordinate across LFUCG to develop a comprehensive planning and implementation document for a community-wide green infrastructure network.
Planning, Environmental Services, Parks and Recreation
Greenspace Trust
Mid-Term
RESTORATION
3
Promote and develop public education and outreach materials supporting urban agriculture, native plants, and pollinator-friendly community gardens.
Environmental Services
Conservation Organizations
Ongoing
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RESTORATION
Ongoing
4
Update regulations to require installation of Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations.
MPO, Planning
4
Identify appropriate locations and funding opportunities for the installation of Level 3 electric vehicle charging stations.
MPO, Planning
KYTC, FHWA
Mid-Term
RESTORATION
4
Conduct a study to identify appropriate refueling locations for freight vehicles utilizing alternative fuels.
MPO
KYTC, FHWA
Mid-Term
RESTORATION
5
Update ordinances and regulations to reflect national best practices on floodplain protections.
Planning, Environmental Services
Stormwater Stakeholder Advisory Committee
Mid-Term
RESTORATION
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THEME B - RESTORATION 5
Update regulations to refer to the Royal Springs Aquifer requirements.
Planning, Environmental Services
Stormwater Stakeholder Advisory Committee
Near-Term
RESTORATION
6
Coordinate with LFUCG Waste Management, Environmental Services, and other community partners to expand outreach on litter prevention and abatement.
Environmental Services
Corridors Commission, Advocacy Organizations
Ongoing
RESTORATION
7
Develop education and outreach tools to link those most impacted by environmental inequity to the decision-making process.
Planning, Environmental Services, Parks and Recreation
Mayor's Racial Justice and Equality Commission, Advocacy Organizations
Ongoing
RESTORATION
7
Develop a plan to address environmental inequity and collaborate with and support community members within affected areas.
Planning, Environmental Services, Parks and Recreation
Mayor's Racial Justice and Equality Commission, Advocacy Organizations
Mid-Term
Commerce Lexington
Mid-Term
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THEME C - LIVABILITY 9
THEME C - PROSPERITY
Inventory and analyze existing industry and production land, identifying areas to enhance or repurpose based on market and locational factors.
Planning
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Perform analysis of existing employment opportunities and graduate supply from area institutions.
Planning
Commerce Lexington
Mid-Term
PROSPERITY
9
Study the efficacy of the Professional Office zone, looking for ordinance revisions aimed at reducing vacancy rate.
Planning
Realtors Association, Developers
Mid-Term
Amend Subdivision Regulations street standards.
Planning, MPO, Traffic Engineering
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Mid-Term
THEME D - CONNECTIVITY
CONNECTIVITY CONNECTIVITY CONNECTIVITY
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2
Implement Projects from the Lexington Area MPO Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan.
Planning, MPO, Traffic Engineering, Engineering
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Ongoing
2
Implement Lexington’s Complete Street Policy.
Planning, MPO, Traffic Engineering
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Near-Term
3
Develop a resource guide for Transit Oriented Development (TOD).
Planning, MPO
Lextran, Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Near-Term
4
Review the use and regulation of access easements.
Planning, Traffic Engineering
THEME F
Mid-Term
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POLICY
ACTION ITEM
RESPONSIBLE AGENCIES
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
TIMELINE
THEME D - PLACEMAKING 1
Update the Zoning Ordinance and Land Subdivision Regulations to create development standards for land adjacent to shared-use paths and trail corridors.
Planning, MPO, Parks and Recreation, Environmental Services
PLACEMAKING
3
Amend the Zoning Ordinance to include placemaking elements.
Planning
Mid-Term
PLACEMAKING
5
Update the business zones to create more walkable commercial opportunities.
Planning, MPO
Ongoing
PLACEMAKING
7
Host workshops with development and neighborhood interests to create a collaborative pre-development process.
Planning
PLACEMAKING
8
Work with Council to increase staffing to develop a tactical Planning, Urban placemaking program within the Division of Planning. County Council
PLACEMAKING
10
Initiate discussions with public art partners about potential ordinance revisions to increase public art opportunities.
PLACEMAKING
11
Review Adaptive Reuse Ordinance to consider additional zones.
PLACEMAKING
12
Perform corridor studies along arterial streets that examine land use and transportation elements.
Planning, MPO
KYTC, FHWA
Mid-Term
PLACEMAKING
13
Update the Downtown Master Plan.
Planning
Downtown Lexington Partnership
Mid-Term
PLACEMAKING
15
Update Zoning Ordinance regulations for business zones.
Planning
Engage with Fayette County Public Schools in order to align priorities in site selection and design.
Planning, Traffic Engineering, Engineering, Parks and Recreation
SUPPORT
1
F Planning, Public Art Commission
Mid-Term
Developers, Neighborhood Associations
Non-profit Organizations
Planning
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Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
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Mid-Term
Near-Term Mid-Term
Mid-Term
Ongoing
FCPS
Ongoing
4
Forge a partnership with the Lexington Fayette County Health Department to develop planning initiatives.
Planning, Fayette County Health Department
Mid-Term
9
Update the Zoning Ordinance to allow for greater diversity in housing types.
Planning, Housing and Community Development
Ongoing
SUPPORT
11
Develop a Climate Resiliency Action Plan.
Planning, Environmental Services
Non-profit Organizations
Near-Term
SUPPORT
12
Work with Department of Housing to enhance tenant protection programs.
Planning, Housing and Community Development
Non-profit Organizations
Ongoing
SUPPORT
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THEME E - ACCOUNTABILITY 1
Complete the new process for determining longterm land use decisions involving the Urban Service Area and Rural Activity Centers.
Planning
Near-Term
ACCOUNTABILITY
2
Develop a series of Comprehensive Plan metrics.
Planning
Ongoing
ACCOUNTABILITY
3
Continue a public outreach program for ongoing community education on Imagine Lexington and the Placebuilder.
Planning
Ongoing
ACCOUNTABILITY
4
Modernize the Zoning Ordinance to reflect Imagine Lexington priorities.
Planning
Ongoing
ACCOUNTABILITY
5
Work with the Division of Traffic Engineering and neighborhoods to develop prototype street retrofit and traffic calming projects.
Planning, Traffic Engineering
Near-Term
ACCOUNTABILITY
6
Partner with other agencies, community organizations, and leaders to facilitate public education, outreach, and engagement opportunities
Planning
ACCOUNTABILITY
7
Establish a coordinating office to advance climate action and sustainability planning efforts.
Environmental Services
ACCOUNTABILITY
8
Establish a coordinating office to implement recommendations of the Mayor’s Commission for Racial Justice and Equality.
Commission of Racial Justice and Equality
Ongoing
Near-Term
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Educate the public regarding the Urban Service Area concept and the process for managing urban growth.
Planning
STEWARDSHIP
2
Collaborate with surrounding counties to connect transit between economic hubs.
MPO
STEWARDSHIP
5
Conduct a Blue Sky Small Area Plan.
Planning
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5
Explore the development of comprehensive scenic resource analysis with VisitLex and the Corridors Commission.
Planning, Corridors Commission
6
Update the Zoning Ordinance provisions for Agritourism and Ag-tech.
Planning, Rural Land Management Board
7
Work with adjacent communities' planning departments to foster a unified approach to planning that maximizes resource efficiency, enhances coordination, and promotes the well-being of the region as a whole.
Planning
THEME F
Non-profit Organizations
Ongoing
Ongoing
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Planning, Adjacent County Planning Organizations, Lextran
Mid-Term
Mid-Term VisitLex
Mid-Term
Mid-Term Adjacent County Planning Organizations, Lextran
Long-Term
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PILLAR
POLICY
ACTION ITEM
RESPONSIBLE AGENCIES
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
STEWARDSHIP
7
Develop and implement plans aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and mitigating other harmful air pollutants in the region.
Planning, Environmental Services
STEWARDSHIP
9
Review buffering requirements for the Rural Service Area.
Planning, Rural Land Management Board
Mid-Term
GROWTH
1
Update the Zoning Ordinance to implement Imagine Lexington’s infill policies.
Planning
Ongoing
GROWTH
1
Evaluate the effectiveness of current policies surrounding the provision of services and how it affects the built environment.
Planning, Traffic Engineering
Mid-Term
GROWTH
3
Amend regulations to establish a Park Dedication Ordinance.
Planning, Parks and Recreation
Mid-Term
GROWTH
8
Work with the Planning Commission and Council to proactively pursue government-initiated zone changes recommended by corridor studies.
Planning, MPO, Planning Commission, Urban County Council
Near-Term
GROWTH
9
Evaluate and address the regulations and policies that make missing middle housing difficult to develop and serve.
Planning
Ongoing
GROWTH
10
Develop zoning regulations that ensure appropriately located Transit Oriented Development (TOD).
Planning
Ongoing
GROWTH
10
Develop Transit Oriented Development (TOD) resources.
Planning
Near-Term
GROWTH
12
Adopt the Urban Growth Management Master Plan.
Planning
Ongoing
GROWTH
14
Provide recommendations to the Planning Commission and Urban County Council, which identify mechanisms to fund and build affordable housing.
Planning, Housing and Community Development
Non-profit Organizations
TIMELINE Mid-Term
Non-profit Organizations, Affordable Housing Developers
Ongoing
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