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Lexington council adopts ordinance allowing illuminated canopy signs with limits for downtown
Summary
After a staff presentation and no public speakers, the City Council unanimously approved Zoning Ordinance 2025‑03 authorizing internally illuminated canopy signs in the C‑1 and C‑2 districts with size, lumen and color‑temperature limits and design review safeguards.
Lexington's City Council voted unanimously to adopt Zoning Ordinance 2025‑03, permitting internally illuminated canopy signs in the city's C‑1 (historic downtown) and C‑2 zoning districts under specified size and lighting limits.
Planning staff member Arnie told the council the ordinance adds a canopy‑sign definition and permits display allowances tied to building height: up to 7.5 square feet with 12‑inch channel letters for buildings up to three stories and up to 10 square feet with 16‑inch letters for taller buildings. The draft also sets a per‑letter maximum of 800 aluminum lumens and a 2,700 kelvin maximum…
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