Imagine Lexington encourages higher-density, mixed-use development along LexTran corridors and at major activity centers, but Lexington has no formal Transit-Oriented Communities ordinance like larger transit-rich cities.
Lexington's transit network is bus-only through LexTran, with no rail or BRT. Imagine Lexington identifies key corridors such as Nicholasville Road, Richmond Road, Versailles Road, and downtown where transit-supportive density and mixed use are encouraged through zoning. The plan supports walkable street design, reduced parking minimums in some districts, and pedestrian connectivity to bus stops. Each corridor change requires a zoning text or map amendment approved by the Urban County Council. Unlike Los Angeles or Seattle, there is no by-right TOC bonus tied to bus stop proximity. Developers must demonstrate consistency with corridor goals during plan review.
TOD policy violations are addressed through zoning enforcement when conditional approvals are not honored. Generic land-use violations under Chapters 24 and 25 carry standard fines and possible permit revocation.
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