Lexington addresses urban heat through tree canopy goals in Imagine Lexington and the Tree Preservation Ordinance rather than a dedicated cool-roof or cool-pavement mandate on private property.
Lexington has not adopted cool-roof or cool-pavement mandates for private development. Heat island response is integrated into Imagine Lexington (2024 Comp Plan) tree canopy targets, the Tree Preservation Ordinance (Chapter 24, Section 24-3), and Empower Lexington climate goals. New developments are encouraged but not required to use light-colored or reflective paving. Public capital projects increasingly specify cool-pavement materials in vulnerable neighborhoods. Tree planting in parking lots and along streets is regulated through development plan review by the Division of Planning. Residents concerned about heat exposure can request street tree planting through LFUCG Urban Forestry.
No cool-roof or cool-pavement mandate exists for private property. Tree canopy violations under Chapter 24 §24-3 carry separate fines. Public projects follow internal specifications.
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