LEXINGTON — The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council approved a package of bond financing, zoning changes and routine budget and personnel measures Thursday night, moving forward with infrastructure projects and administrative adjustments while drawing little public debate.
Council unanimously approved a rezoning request covering roughly 66 net acres along Canebrake Drive, changing the property from agricultural-rural to a mix of medium-density residential and light industrial zoning. Planning staff had recommended approval, and no public opposition was raised during the meeting.
Several budget amendments advanced, including FY 2026 Schedule No. 21 on second reading and Schedule No. 22 on first reading, adjusting departmental appropriations to reflect updated spending needs…