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Council directs city attorney to draft proposed update to door‑to‑door sales ordinance
Summary
Councilmembers requested a review and possible update of Lexington’s door‑to‑door sales rules; the city attorney was asked to prepare draft language for council review and to recommend whether a work session will be necessary.
Lexington — Lexington City Councilors asked the city attorney May 15 to draft proposed amendments to the city’s door‑to‑door sales ordinance so council can determine whether a work session or a brief review would be sufficient.
Councilmember Betts raised the topic and said he believed the current ordinance is “pretty restrictive” and that at least one entity has expressed interest in conducting door‑to‑door sales in town. The mayor asked whether the city attorney could prepare draft language before scheduling a broader council work session; the city attorney indicated she would draft a proposal for council review.
Council discussion ended with no formal motion or roll‑call vote; the mayor asked the city attorney to prepare proposed changes and the council did not object. The council did not adopt any ordinance language on May 15.
Why it matters: Door‑to‑door sales ordinances affect commercial solicitation, resident privacy, and local business practices. Councilmembers said they wanted to ensure the city’s rules align with local expectations and any prospective vendors’ plans before deciding whether to revise policy.
Next steps: City attorney will prepare draft ordinance language for council review; council will decide whether to hold a work session or review the draft at a regular meeting.
