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Planning commission deletes public‑street access requirement for townhouses; commissioners cite fire and code safeguards
Lexington Planning Commission · March 27, 2026
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Summary
The commission approved ZOA 2026‑01 to remove a requirement that townhouses front or be accessed by a public street, allowing private‑drive access while confirming that fire‑safety, setbacks and building codes still apply.
The Lexington Planning Commission voted March 26 to approve a zoning ordinance amendment (ZOA 2026‑01) deleting the requirement that any townhouse must front on or be accessed by a public street.
Staff explained the amendment would add flexibility by allowing townhouse developments to be accessed from private drives while leaving building‑code,…
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