In Tuesday, March 10th’s General Government and Planning Committee, Councilmembers will hear a presentation from the city’s Solar Working Group on proposed changes to Lexington’s zoning ordinance related to solar energy systems.
In recent years, there has been a flurry of activity related to solar energy in Fayette County, including new solar regulations adopted in 2024 and 2025, advancement of the Haley Pike landfill solar installation, and more.
What does Lexington’s current solar zoning ordinance allow?
Lexington’s zoning ordinance currently divides solar energy systems into three scales: small, intermediate, and large.
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- Small-scale systems (2,500 sqft. or smaller) are allowed in residential zones with a…