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Historic Preservation in Lexington, KY (2026)

1 verified historic preservation rules for Lexington, Kentucky, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Historic-Cultural Monuments

Any memorial, monument or other permanent artwork proposed for a public space in Lexington-Fayette must go through the Public Arts Commission, which reviews design and installation for aesthetic and conservation impact before it can be placed on government-owned land. The commission also advises the mayor and Urban County Council on acquiring, funding and maintaining public monuments citywide.

Lexington Public Art & Monument Review

Significant Restrictions

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Code § 2-451

A commission is hereby created which shall be known as the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Public Arts Commission, hereinafter referred to as the "commission". The commission is established for the following purposes: Advising the mayor and the urban county council on the selection, acquisition, funding, placement, maintenance, and conservation of public art, public art events, and pu...