Council adopts stormwater code changes to limit permanent structures over drainage infrastructure

Nov 12, 2024

By voice vote the council adopted ordinance 2024-053 amending Chapter 15 to prohibit permanent structures within stormwater easements, allow only temporary above-ground uses without permanent foundations, and require stormwater administrator approval for altering public drainage.

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Lexington’s City Council on Nov. 12 adopted ordinance 2024-053, a text amendment to Chapter 15 of the city code that tightens restrictions on development above, within and near stormwater infrastructure.

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