The Division of Planning End of the Year Review 2025
Hal Baillie Planning Commission Work Session
2.18.2026
Applications Across Lexington
Total Applications/Permits Reviewed: 674
• Application Types
• Map Amendment Requests
• Final Record Plats
• Minor Subdivision Plan
• Major Subdivision Plan
• Minor Development Plan
• Major Development Plan
• Board of Adjustment
• Zoning Compliance Permit
• Accessory Dwelling Units
• Cell Tower Applications
• Regulation Changes
Map Amendment Requests
2025 Zone Changes
15 Total Cases
• 9 Approved
• 1 Disapproved
• 4 In process
• 1 Indefinitely postponed
Zone Change Cases by Comp Plan
Zone Change Cases by Year
Development and Subdivision Plans
Final Record Plat
36 Applications
Minor Subdivision Plan
• 66 Applications
Major Subdivision Plan
• 4 Applications
Minor Development Plan
• 19 Applications
Major Development Plan
• 77 Applications
Board of Adjustment
Five New Submissions from 2024
• KRS 100.275 Enactment (HB443)
• Lot Coverage in B-3 zone
• Micro-Distilleries in the B-2 zones
• KRS 100.348 Manufactured Homes (HB160)
• Short Term Rentals in the PUD-3
New Data Sets
Sustainable Growth Report
Metrics
• US Census
• Bureau of Labor and Statistics
• Federal Reserve Economic Data
• Co-Star
• Lexington Permit Data
Vacant Land: 2025
Total Vacant Acreage: 6,594 acres
Total Vacant Parcels: 2,674 parcels
Greatest Changes since 2024
• Infill of P-2 Zoned Land in Coldstream
• Finalization of Construction of ED Zoned Land Projects
• Purchase of ED Zoned Land by University of Kentucky
• Continued Construction of Housing in Expansion Areas
• R-4 Zoned Land Experienced Greater Utilization
Vacant Land: Year to Year Change
Total Vacant Acreage: 6,594 acres
Total Vacant Parcels: 2,674 parcels
Greatest Changes since 2024
• Infill of P-2 Zoned Land in Coldstream
• Finalization of Construction of ED Zoned Land Projects
• Purchase of ED Zoned Land by University of Kentucky
• Continued Construction of Housing in Expansion Areas
• R-4 Zoned Land Experienced Greater Utilization