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Lexington council adopts ordinance allowing internally lit canopy signs downtown
Summary
The Lexington City Council unanimously approved ordinance 2025‑03 to permit internally illuminated canopy signs in C‑1 and C‑2 zoning districts with size, lumen and design limits intended to protect downtown character.
The Lexington City Council voted unanimously to adopt zoning ordinance 2025‑03, allowing internally illuminated canopy signs in the city’s C‑1 (historic downtown) and C‑2 districts under specific limits.
City planner Arnie presented the ordinance during a public hearing, explaining the planning commission’s multi‑meeting review and recommendation. Under the approved rules, canopy signs on buildings up to three stories may have up to 7.5 square feet of display and channel letters up to 12 inches high; buildings taller than three…
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