Imagine Lexington 2045: Placebuilder by ImagineLex

Nomen Development Criteria

A-DS1-1

Downtown - High Density Residential

Mass transit infrastructure such as seating and shelters should be provided/enhanced along transit routes. (A-EQ7).

A-DS1-2 Accessible pedestrian linkages to transit should be provided.

A-DS3-1

A-DS4-1

A-DS4-2

A-DS5-1

A-DS5-2

A-DS5-3

Multi-family residential developments should comply with the Multi-family Design Standards in Appendix 1.

A plan for a connected multi-modal network to adjacent neighborhoods, greenspaces, developments and complementary uses should be provided. (ADS2, A-DN1, B-SU1, B-SU2, C-LI7, E-AC5)

New construction should be at an appropriate scale to respect the context of neighboring structures; however, along major corridors, it should set the future context.

Category

Transportation, Connectivity, and Walkability

Building Form

Transportation, Connectivity, and Walkability

Building Form

Safe multi-modal facilities should be provided to ensure vehicular separation from bicycles, pedestrians and other modes of transport.

Developments should incorporate vertical elements, such as street trees and buildings, to create a walkable streetscape.

Building orientation should maximize connections with the street and create a pedestrian-friendly atmosphere.

A-DS9-1 Development should provide active and engaging amenities within neighborhood focused open spaces.

A-DS9-2

Transportation, Connectivity, and Walkability

Building Form

A-DS5-4 Development should provide a pedestrian-oriented and activated streetscapes. Site Design

Site Design

Where neighborhood open space or parks are not located within walking distance of a new development, applicants should incorporate these facilities. Site Design

A-DS10-1 New developments should incorporate clear and dedicated connections to nearby community anchors.

A-DN2-1 Infill residential should aim to increase density.

A-EQ9-1 School sites should be appropriately sized.

A-EQ9-2

B-PR2-1

Transportation, Connectivity, and Walkability

Land Use

A-DN3-2 Development should incorporate residential units in commercial centers. Land Use

Shared open spaces should be easily accessible and clearly delineated from private open spaces.

Impact on environmentally sensitive areas should be minimized within and adjacent to the proposed development site.

B-PR7-1 Developments should be designed to minimize tree removal and to protect and preserve existing trees.

B-PR10-1 Development should not contribute to light pollution.

B-SU4-1 Development should minimize and/or mitigate impervious surfaces.

B-SU5-1

B-SU9-1

B-SU11-1

Developments should incorporate energy efficient systems and renewable energy resources (i.e. wind, solar, etc.).

Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) should be implemented in new development. (E-GR3)

Development should incorporate low impact landscaping and native plant species

B-RE1-1 Developments should improve the tree canopy. (previously B-PR7-3)

B-RE2-1 Lexington’s green infrastructure network, including parks, trails, greenways, or natural areas should be highly visible and accessible.

B-RE5-1

B-RE5-2

C-LI4-1

C-LI7-1

Dividing floodplains into privately owned parcels with flood insurance should be avoided.

Floodplains should be incorporated into accessible greenspace, and additional protection should be provided to areas around them.

Development should contain a mixture of land uses, with a prioritization of residential.

Developments should create mixed-use neighborhoods with safe access to community facilities, greenspace, employment, businesses, shopping, and entertainment.

Site Design

Environmental Sustainability and Resiliency

DRAFT

Environmental Sustainability and Resiliency

Land Use

C-LI8-2 Development should enhance a well-connected and activated public realm. Site Design

C-PS10-1 Flexible parking and shared parking arrangements should be utilized.

Transportation, Connectivity, and Walkability

C-PS10-2 Over-parking of new developments should be avoided. (B-SU5) Site Design

C-PS15-2 Improve options for affordable and nutritious food where not currently available Land Use

D-CO1-1

D-CO2-1

Rights-of-way and multimodal facilities should be designed to reflect and promote the desired place-type.

Development should create and/or expand a connected multimodal transportation network that satisfies all users’ needs.

D-CO2-2 Development should comply with Lexington's Complete Streets Policy.

Transportation, Connectivity, and Walkability

D-CO3-1 Development should increase density and intensity adjacent to transit. Land Use

D-CO5-1 Streets should be designed with shorter block lengths, narrower widths, and traffic calming features.

D-PL2-1

Transportation, Connectivity, and Walkability

Development should provide active first floor uses whenever adjacent to a street, pedestrian facility, or community focused open space.

D-PL4-1 Enhance open space through the provision of programmatic elements and amenities

D-PL7-1

D-PL10-1

Stakeholders should be consulted to discuss site opportunities and constraints prior to submitting an application.

Activate the streetscape or publicly visible areas by designating public art easements in prominent locations. (D-PL2)

D-PL15-1 Drive through facilities and gas stations should not be within neighborhoods or the urban core.

D-SP3-1

D-SP3-2

Adequate right-of-way, lease areas and easements for infrastructure, with emphasis on wireless communication networks should be provided to create reliable service throughout Lexington.

Cellular tower antennae should be located to minimize intrusion and negative aesthetic impacts, and stealth towers and landscaping used to improve the visual impact from the roadway and residential areas.

D-SP10-1 Prioritize street trees in the planting strip

E-ST8-1 Development should be high density and contain a mixture of uses.

Building Form

Site Design

Land Use

Site Design

Land Use

Site Design

Environmental Sustainability and Resiliency

Land Use

E-ST8-2 Development should provide community oriented places and services. Land Use

E-GR4-1 Developments should incorporate reuse of viable existing structures. Building Form

E-GR5-1 Structures with demonstrated historic significance should be preserved or adapted.

DRAFT

Building Form

Nomen Development Criteria

A-DS1-1

Downtown - High Density Non-Residential/Mixed-Use

Mass transit infrastructure such as seating and shelters should be provided/enhanced along transit routes. (A-EQ7).

A-DS1-2 Accessible pedestrian linkages to transit should be provided.

A-DS3-1

A-DS4-1

A-DS4-2

A-DS5-1

A-DS5-2

A-DS5-3

Multi-family residential developments should comply with the Multi-family Design Standards in Appendix 1.

A plan for a connected multi-modal network to adjacent neighborhoods, greenspaces, developments and complementary uses should be provided. (ADS2, A-DN1, B-SU1, B-SU2, C-LI7, E-AC5)

New construction should be at an appropriate scale to respect the context of neighboring structures; however, along major corridors, it should set the future context.

Category

Transportation, Connectivity, and Walkability

Building Form

Transportation, Connectivity, and Walkability

Building Form

Safe multi-modal facilities should be provided to ensure vehicular separation from bicycles, pedestrians and other modes of transport.

Developments should incorporate vertical elements, such as street trees and buildings, to create a walkable streetscape.

Building orientation should maximize connections with the street and create a pedestrian-friendly atmosphere.

A-DS9-1 Development should provide active and engaging amenities within neighborhood focused open spaces.

A-DS9-2

Transportation, Connectivity, and Walkability

Building Form

A-DS5-4 Development should provide a pedestrian-oriented and activated streetscapes. Site Design

Site Design

Where neighborhood open space or parks are not located within walking distance of a new development, applicants should incorporate these facilities. Site Design

A-DS10-1 New developments should incorporate clear and dedicated connections to nearby community anchors.

A-DS12-1

A-DN3-1

Development should be located nearest to neighborhood serving commercial areas.

Transportation, Connectivity, and Walkability

Land Use

A-DN2-1 Infill residential should aim to increase density. Land Use

Pedestrian-oriented commercial opportunities and other services should be incorporated within residential neighborhoods.

A-DN3-2 Development should incorporate residential units in commercial centers. Land Use

A-EQ9-1 School sites should be appropriately sized.

A-EQ9-2

B-PR2-1

B-PR7-1

Shared open spaces should be easily accessible and clearly delineated from private open spaces.

Impact on environmentally sensitive areas should be minimized within and adjacent to the proposed development site.

Developments should be designed to minimize tree removal and to protect and preserve existing trees.

B-PR10-1 Development should not contribute to light pollution.

B-SU4-1 Development should minimize and/or mitigate impervious surfaces.

B-SU5-1

B-SU9-1

B-SU11-1

Developments should incorporate energy efficient systems and renewable energy resources (i.e. wind, solar, etc.).

Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) should be implemented in new development. (E-GR3)

Development should incorporate low impact landscaping and native plant species

B-RE1-1 Developments should improve the tree canopy. (previously B-PR7-3)

B-RE2-1 Lexington’s green infrastructure network, including parks, trails, greenways, or natural areas should be highly visible and accessible.

B-RE5-1

B-RE5-2

C-LI4-1

C-LI7-1

Dividing floodplains into privately owned parcels with flood insurance should be avoided.

Floodplains should be incorporated into accessible greenspace, and additional protection should be provided to areas around them.

Development should contain a mixture of land uses, with a prioritization of residential.

Land Use

Site Design

Environmental Sustainability and Resiliency

DRAFT

Environmental Sustainability and Resiliency

Land Use

Developments should create mixed-use neighborhoods with safe access to community facilities, greenspace, employment, businesses, shopping, and entertainment. Land Use

C-LI8-2 Development should enhance a well-connected and activated public realm. Site Design

C-PS9-1

Where possible, developments should modify current office space to include complementary uses, with a specific focus on the inclusion of residential.

C-PS10-1 Flexible parking and shared parking arrangements should be utilized.

C-PS10-2 Over-parking of new developments should be avoided. (B-SU5)

C-PS15-2 Improve options for affordable and nutritious food where not currently available

D-CO1-1

D-CO2-1

Rights-of-way and multimodal facilities should be designed to reflect and promote the desired place-type.

Development should create and/or expand a connected multimodal transportation network that satisfies all users’ needs.

D-CO2-2 Development should comply with Lexington's Complete Streets Policy.

Land Use

Transportation, Connectivity, and Walkability

Site Design

Land Use

Transportation, Connectivity, and Walkability

D-CO3-1 Development should increase density and intensity adjacent to transit. Land Use

D-CO5-1 Streets should be designed with shorter block lengths, narrower widths, and traffic calming features.

D-PL2-1

D-PL4-1 Enhance open space through the provision of programmatic elements and amenities

D-PL7-1

Development should provide active first floor uses whenever adjacent to a street, pedestrian facility, or community focused open space.

Stakeholders should be consulted to discuss site opportunities and constraints prior to submitting an application.

D-PL10-1 Activate the streetscape or publicly visible areas by designating public art easements in prominent locations. (D-PL2)

D-PL15-1 Drive through facilities and gas stations should not be within neighborhoods or the urban core.

D-SP3-1

D-SP3-2

D-SP6-1

Adequate right-of-way, lease areas and easements for infrastructure, with emphasis on wireless communication networks should be provided to create reliable service throughout Lexington.

Social services and community facilities should be accessible via mass transit, bicycle and pedestrian transportation modes. (A-EQ7)

D-SP10-1 Prioritize street trees in the planting strip

E-ST8-1 Development should be high density and contain a mixture of uses.

E-GR4-1 Developments should incorporate reuse of viable existing structures.

E-GR5-1 Structures with demonstrated historic significance should be preserved or adapted.

Transportation, Connectivity, and Walkability

Building Form

Site Design

Land Use

Site Design

Land Use

Site Design

Transportation, Connectivity, and Walkability

Environmental Sustainability and Resiliency

Land Use

E-ST8-2 Development should provide community oriented places and services. Land Use

Building Form

DRAFT

Nomen Development Criteria

A-DS1-1

Mass transit infrastructure such as seating and shelters should be provided/enhanced along transit routes. (A-EQ7).

A-DS1-2 Accessible pedestrian linkages to transit should be provided.

A-DS3-1

A-DS4-1

A-DS4-2

A-DS5-1

A-DS5-2

A-DS5-3

Multi-family residential developments should comply with the Multi-family Design Standards in Appendix 1.

A plan for a connected multi-modal network to adjacent neighborhoods, greenspaces, developments and complementary uses should be provided. (ADS2, A-DN1, B-SU1, B-SU2, C-LI7, E-AC5)

New construction should be at an appropriate scale to respect the context of neighboring structures; however, along major corridors, it should set the future context.

Category

Transportation, Connectivity, and Walkability

Building Form

Transportation, Connectivity, and Walkability

Building Form

A-DS7-1

A-DS8-1

Safe multi-modal facilities should be provided to ensure vehicular separation from bicycles, pedestrians and other modes of transport.

Developments should incorporate vertical elements, such as street trees and buildings, to create a walkable streetscape.

Building orientation should maximize connections with the street and create a pedestrian-friendly atmosphere.

Transportation, Connectivity, and Walkability

Building Form

A-DS5-4 Development should provide a pedestrian-oriented and activated streetscapes. Site Design

Parking should be oriented to the interior or rear of the property for nonresidential or multi-family developments.

Site Design

Where single family detached residential units are provided, a variety of other housing types should be regularly interspersed along the street frontage. Building Form

A-DS9-1 Development should provide active and engaging amenities within neighborhood focused open spaces.

A-DS9-2

A-DS10-1 New developments should incorporate clear and dedicated connections to nearby community anchors.

A-DS11-1

A-DS12-1

A-DN2-2

Site Design

Where neighborhood open space or parks are not located within walking distance of a new development, applicants should incorporate these facilities. Site Design

Street layouts should provide clear, visible access to neighborhood-focused open space and greenspaces

A-DN2-1 Infill residential should aim to increase density.

Transportation, Connectivity, and Walkability

Development should be located nearest to neighborhood serving commercial areas. Land Use

Land Use

Development should minimize significant contrasts in scale, massing and design, particularly along the edges of historic areas and neighborhoods. (D-PL9, E-GR6) Building Form

A-DN3-2 Development should incorporate residential units in commercial centers. Land Use

A-EQ5-1 Development should create context sensitive transitions between intense corridor development and existing neighborhoods.

A-EQ9-1 School sites should be appropriately sized.

A-EQ9-2

B-PR2-1

B-PR7-1

B-PR9-1

Shared open spaces should be easily accessible and clearly delineated from private open spaces.

Impact on environmentally sensitive areas should be minimized within and adjacent to the proposed development site.

Developments should be designed to minimize tree removal and to protect and preserve existing trees.

Minimize grading and topsoil disturbance by utilizing the existing topography to the greatest extent possible and preserving key natural features.

B-PR10-1 Development should not contribute to light pollution.

B-SU4-1 Development should minimize and/or mitigate impervious surfaces.

B-SU5-1

B-SU9-1

B-SU11-1

Developments should incorporate energy efficient systems and renewable energy resources (i.e. wind, solar, etc.).

Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) should be implemented in new development. (E-GR3)

Development should incorporate low impact landscaping and native plant species

B-RE1-1 Developments should improve the tree canopy. (previously B-PR7-3)

Building Form

Site Design

Environmental Sustainability and Resiliency

DRAFT

Environmental Sustainability and Resiliency

2nd Tier Urban - Medium Density Residential

B-RE2-1

B-RE5-1

B-RE5-2

C-LI7-1

Lexington’s green infrastructure network, including parks, trails, greenways, or natural areas should be highly visible and accessible.

Dividing floodplains into privately owned parcels with flood insurance should be avoided.

Floodplains should be incorporated into accessible greenspace, and additional protection should be provided to areas around them.

Developments should create mixed-use neighborhoods with safe access to community facilities, greenspace, employment, businesses, shopping, and entertainment.

Environmental Sustainability and Resiliency

Land Use

C-LI8-2 Development should enhance a well-connected and activated public realm. Site Design

C-PS10-1 Flexible parking and shared parking arrangements should be utilized.

C-PS10-2 Over-parking of new developments should be avoided. (B-SU5)

C-PS15-2 Improve options for affordable and nutritious food where not currently available

D-CO1-1

D-CO2-1

Rights-of-way and multimodal facilities should be designed to reflect and promote the desired place-type.

Development should create and/or expand a connected multimodal transportation network that satisfies all users’ needs.

D-CO2-2 Development should comply with Lexington's Complete Streets Policy.

D-CO5-1 Streets should be designed with shorter block lengths, narrower widths, and traffic calming features.

D-PL2-1

D-PL4-1

D-PL7-1

D-PL10-1

D-PL15-1

D-SP3-1

D-SP3-2

D-SP9-1

Transportation, Connectivity, and Walkability

Site Design

Land Use

Transportation, Connectivity, and Walkability

D-CO3-1 Development should increase density and intensity adjacent to transit. Land Use

Transportation, Connectivity, and Walkability

Development should provide active first floor uses whenever adjacent to a street, pedestrian facility, or community focused open space.

Enhance open space through the provision of programmatic elements and amenities

Stakeholders should be consulted to discuss site opportunities and constraints prior to submitting an application.

Activate the streetscape or publicly visible areas by designating public art easements in prominent locations. (D-PL2)

Drive through facilities and gas stations should not be within neighborhoods or the urban core.

Adequate right-of-way, lease areas and easements for infrastructure, with emphasis on wireless communication networks should be provided to create reliable service throughout Lexington.

Encourage co-housing, shared housing environments, planned communities and accessory dwelling units for flexibility and affordability for senior adults and people with disabilities.

D-SP10-1 Prioritize street trees in the planting strip

E-GR4-1 Developments should incorporate reuse of viable existing structures.

E-GR5-1 Structures with demonstrated historic significance should be preserved or adapted.

Building Form

Site Design

Land Use

Site Design

Land Use

Site Design

Land Use

Environmental Sustainability and Resiliency

E-ST8-2 Development should provide community oriented places and services. Land Use

Building Form

DRAFT

Nomen Development Criteria

A-DS1-1

Mass transit infrastructure such as seating and shelters should be provided/enhanced along transit routes. (A-EQ7).

A-DS1-2 Accessible pedestrian linkages to transit should be provided.

A-DS3-1

A-DS4-1

A-DS4-2

A-DS5-1

A-DS5-2

A-DS5-3

Multi-family residential developments should comply with the Multi-family Design Standards in Appendix 1.

A plan for a connected multi-modal network to adjacent neighborhoods, greenspaces, developments and complementary uses should be provided. (ADS2, A-DN1, B-SU1, B-SU2, C-LI7, E-AC5)

New construction should be at an appropriate scale to respect the context of neighboring structures; however, along major corridors, it should set the future context.

Category

Transportation, Connectivity, and Walkability

Building Form

Transportation, Connectivity, and Walkability

Building Form

A-DS7-1

A-DS9-1

A-DS9-2

A-DS10-1

A-DS11-1

Safe multi-modal facilities should be provided to ensure vehicular separation from bicycles, pedestrians and other modes of transport.

Developments should incorporate vertical elements, such as street trees and buildings, to create a walkable streetscape.

Building orientation should maximize connections with the street and create a pedestrian-friendly atmosphere.

Transportation, Connectivity, and Walkability

Building Form

A-DS5-4 Development should provide a pedestrian-oriented and activated streetscapes. Site Design

Parking should be oriented to the interior or rear of the property for nonresidential or multi-family developments.

Development should provide active and engaging amenities within neighborhood focused open spaces.

Where neighborhood open space or parks are not located within walking distance of a new development, applicants should incorporate these facilities.

New developments should incorporate clear and dedicated connections to nearby community anchors.

Street layouts should provide clear, visible access to neighborhood-focused open space and greenspaces

A-DS12-1 Development should be located nearest to neighborhood serving commercial areas.

A-DN2-1 Infill residential should aim to increase density.

A-DN2-2

Site Design

Transportation, Connectivity, and Walkability

Land Use

Development should minimize significant contrasts in scale, massing and design, particularly along the edges of historic areas and neighborhoods. (D-PL9, E-GR6) Building Form

A-DN3-2 Development should incorporate residential units in commercial centers. Land Use

A-EQ5-1 Development should create context sensitive transitions between intense corridor development and existing neighborhoods.

A-EQ9-1 School sites should be appropriately sized.

A-EQ9-2

B-PR2-1

B-PR7-1

B-PR9-1

Shared open spaces should be easily accessible and clearly delineated from private open spaces.

Impact on environmentally sensitive areas should be minimized within and adjacent to the proposed development site.

Developments should be designed to minimize tree removal and to protect and preserve existing trees.

Minimize grading and topsoil disturbance by utilizing the existing topography to the greatest extent possible and preserving key natural features.

B-PR10-1 Development should not contribute to light pollution.

B-SU4-1 Development should minimize and/or mitigate impervious surfaces.

B-SU5-1

B-SU9-1

B-SU11-1

B-RE2-1

Developments should incorporate energy efficient systems and renewable energy resources (i.e. wind, solar, etc.).

Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) should be implemented in new development. (E-GR3)

Development should incorporate low impact landscaping and native plant species

B-RE1-1 Developments should improve the tree canopy. (previously B-PR7-3)

Lexington’s green infrastructure network, including parks, trails, greenways, or natural areas should be highly visible and accessible.

Building Form

Site Design

Environmental Sustainability and Resiliency

DRAFT

Environmental Sustainability and Resiliency

2nd Tier Urban - Medium Density Residential

B-RE5-1

B-RE5-2

C-LI7-1

Dividing floodplains into privately owned parcels with flood insurance should be avoided.

Floodplains should be incorporated into accessible greenspace, and additional protection should be provided to areas around them.

Developments should create mixed-use neighborhoods with safe access to community facilities, greenspace, employment, businesses, shopping, and entertainment.

Environmental Sustainability and Resiliency

Land Use

C-LI8-2 Development should enhance a well-connected and activated public realm. Site Design

C-PS10-1 Flexible parking and shared parking arrangements should be utilized.

C-PS10-2 Over-parking of new developments should be avoided. (B-SU5)

Transportation, Connectivity, and Walkability

Site Design

C-PS15-2 Improve options for affordable and nutritious food where not currently available Land Use

D-CO1-1

D-CO2-1

Rights-of-way and multimodal facilities should be designed to reflect and promote the desired place-type.

Development should create and/or expand a connected multimodal transportation network that satisfies all users’ needs.

D-CO2-2 Development should comply with Lexington's Complete Streets Policy.

D-CO5-1 Streets should be designed with shorter block lengths, narrower widths, and traffic calming features.

D-PL2-1

D-PL4-1

D-PL7-1

Transportation, Connectivity, and Walkability

D-CO3-1 Development should increase density and intensity adjacent to transit. Land Use

Transportation, Connectivity, and Walkability

Development should provide active first floor uses whenever adjacent to a street, pedestrian facility, or community focused open space.

Enhance open space through the provision of programmatic elements and amenities

Stakeholders should be consulted to discuss site opportunities and constraints prior to submitting an application.

D-PL10-1 Activate the streetscape or publicly visible areas by designating public art easements in prominent locations. (D-PL2)

D-PL15-1

D-SP3-1

D-SP3-2

Drive through facilities and gas stations should not be within neighborhoods or the urban core.

Adequate right-of-way, lease areas and easements for infrastructure, with emphasis on wireless communication networks should be provided to create reliable service throughout Lexington.

D-SP10-1 Prioritize street trees in the planting strip

E-GR4-1 Developments should incorporate reuse of viable existing structures.

E-GR5-1

Building Form

Site Design

Land Use

Site Design

Land Use

Site Design

Environmental Sustainability and Resiliency

E-ST8-2 Development should provide community oriented places and services. Land Use

Structures with demonstrated historic significance should be preserved or adapted.

Building Form

DRAFT

Nomen Development Criteria

A-DS1-1

Mass transit infrastructure such as seating and shelters should be provided/enhanced along transit routes. (A-EQ7).

A-DS1-2 Accessible pedestrian linkages to transit should be provided.

A-DS3-1

A-DS4-1

A-DS4-2

A-DS5-1

A-DS5-2

A-DS5-3

Multi-family residential developments should comply with the Multi-family Design Standards in Appendix 1.

A plan for a connected multi-modal network to adjacent neighborhoods, greenspaces, developments and complementary uses should be provided. (ADS2, A-DN1, B-SU1, B-SU2, C-LI7, E-AC5)

New construction should be at an appropriate scale to respect the context of neighboring structures; however, along major corridors, it should set the future context.

Category

Transportation, Connectivity, and Walkability

Building Form

Transportation, Connectivity, and Walkability

Building Form

A-DS7-1

A-DS9-1

A-DS9-2

A-DS10-1

A-DS11-1

Safe multi-modal facilities should be provided to ensure vehicular separation from bicycles, pedestrians and other modes of transport.

Developments should incorporate vertical elements, such as street trees and buildings, to create a walkable streetscape.

Building orientation should maximize connections with the street and create a pedestrian-friendly atmosphere.

Transportation, Connectivity, and Walkability

Building Form

A-DS5-4 Development should provide a pedestrian-oriented and activated streetscapes. Site Design

Parking should be oriented to the interior or rear of the property for nonresidential or multi-family developments.

Development should provide active and engaging amenities within neighborhood focused open spaces.

Where neighborhood open space or parks are not located within walking distance of a new development, applicants should incorporate these facilities.

New developments should incorporate clear and dedicated connections to nearby community anchors.

Street layouts should provide clear, visible access to neighborhood-focused open space and greenspaces

A-DS12-1 Development should be located nearest to neighborhood serving commercial areas.

A-DN2-1 Infill residential should aim to increase density.

A-DN2-2

Site Design

Transportation, Connectivity, and Walkability

Land Use

Development should minimize significant contrasts in scale, massing and design, particularly along the edges of historic areas and neighborhoods. (D-PL9, E-GR6) Building Form

A-DN3-2 Development should incorporate residential units in commercial centers. Land Use

A-EQ5-1 Development should create context sensitive transitions between intense corridor development and existing neighborhoods.

A-EQ9-1 School sites should be appropriately sized.

A-EQ9-2

B-PR2-1

B-PR7-1

B-PR9-1

Shared open spaces should be easily accessible and clearly delineated from private open spaces.

Impact on environmentally sensitive areas should be minimized within and adjacent to the proposed development site.

Developments should be designed to minimize tree removal and to protect and preserve existing trees.

Minimize grading and topsoil disturbance by utilizing the existing topography to the greatest extent possible and preserving key natural features.

B-PR10-1 Development should not contribute to light pollution.

B-SU4-1 Development should minimize and/or mitigate impervious surfaces.

B-SU5-1

B-SU9-1

B-SU11-1

B-RE2-1

Developments should incorporate energy efficient systems and renewable energy resources (i.e. wind, solar, etc.).

Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) should be implemented in new development. (E-GR3)

Development should incorporate low impact landscaping and native plant species

B-RE1-1 Developments should improve the tree canopy. (previously B-PR7-3)

Lexington’s green infrastructure network, including parks, trails, greenways, or natural areas should be highly visible and accessible.

Building Form

Site Design

Environmental Sustainability and Resiliency

DRAFT

Environmental Sustainability and Resiliency

2nd Tier Urban - Medium Density Residential

B-RE5-1

B-RE5-2

C-LI7-1

Dividing floodplains into privately owned parcels with flood insurance should be avoided.

Floodplains should be incorporated into accessible greenspace, and additional protection should be provided to areas around them.

Developments should create mixed-use neighborhoods with safe access to community facilities, greenspace, employment, businesses, shopping, and entertainment.

Environmental Sustainability and Resiliency

Land Use

C-LI8-2 Development should enhance a well-connected and activated public realm. Site Design

C-PS10-1 Flexible parking and shared parking arrangements should be utilized.

C-PS10-2 Over-parking of new developments should be avoided. (B-SU5)

Transportation, Connectivity, and Walkability

Site Design

C-PS15-2 Improve options for affordable and nutritious food where not currently available Land Use

D-CO1-1

D-CO2-1

Rights-of-way and multimodal facilities should be designed to reflect and promote the desired place-type.

Development should create and/or expand a connected multimodal transportation network that satisfies all users’ needs.

D-CO2-2 Development should comply with Lexington's Complete Streets Policy.

D-CO5-1 Streets should be designed with shorter block lengths, narrower widths, and traffic calming features.

D-PL2-1

D-PL4-1

D-PL7-1

Transportation, Connectivity, and Walkability

D-CO3-1 Development should increase density and intensity adjacent to transit. Land Use

Transportation, Connectivity, and Walkability

Development should provide active first floor uses whenever adjacent to a street, pedestrian facility, or community focused open space.

Enhance open space through the provision of programmatic elements and amenities

Stakeholders should be consulted to discuss site opportunities and constraints prior to submitting an application.

D-PL10-1 Activate the streetscape or publicly visible areas by designating public art easements in prominent locations. (D-PL2)

D-PL15-1

D-SP3-1

D-SP3-2

Drive through facilities and gas stations should not be within neighborhoods or the urban core.

Adequate right-of-way, lease areas and easements for infrastructure, with emphasis on wireless communication networks should be provided to create reliable service throughout Lexington.

D-SP10-1 Prioritize street trees in the planting strip

E-ST8-1 Development should be high density and contain a mixture of uses.

Building Form

Site Design

Land Use

Site Design

Land Use

Site Design

Environmental Sustainability and Resiliency

Land Use

E-ST8-2 Development should provide community oriented places and services. Land Use

E-GR4-1 Developments should incorporate reuse of viable existing structures. Building Form

E-GR5-1 Structures with demonstrated historic significance should be preserved or adapted.

DRAFT

Building Form

Nomen Development Criteria

A-DS1-1

Mass transit infrastructure such as seating and shelters should be provided/enhanced along transit routes. (A-EQ7).

A-DS1-2 Accessible pedestrian linkages to transit should be provided.

A-DS3-1

A-DS4-1

A-DS4-2

A-DS5-1

A-DS5-2

A-DS5-3

Multi-family residential developments should comply with the Multi-family Design Standards in Appendix 1.

A plan for a connected multi-modal network to adjacent neighborhoods, greenspaces, developments and complementary uses should be provided. (ADS2, A-DN1, B-SU1, B-SU2, C-LI7, E-AC5)

New construction should be at an appropriate scale to respect the context of neighboring structures; however, along major corridors, it should set the future context.

Category

Transportation, Connectivity, and Walkability

Building Form

Transportation, Connectivity, and Walkability

Building Form

A-DS7-1

A-DS8-1

Safe multi-modal facilities should be provided to ensure vehicular separation from bicycles, pedestrians and other modes of transport.

Developments should incorporate vertical elements, such as street trees and buildings, to create a walkable streetscape.

Building orientation should maximize connections with the street and create a pedestrian-friendly atmosphere.

Transportation, Connectivity, and Walkability

Building Form

A-DS5-4 Development should provide a pedestrian-oriented and activated streetscapes. Site Design

Parking should be oriented to the interior or rear of the property for nonresidential or multi-family developments.

Site Design

Where single family detached residential units are provided, a variety of other housing types should be regularly interspersed along the street frontage. Building Form

A-DS9-1 Development should provide active and engaging amenities within neighborhood focused open spaces.

A-DS9-2

A-DS10-1 New developments should incorporate clear and dedicated connections to nearby community anchors.

A-DS11-1

A-DS12-1

A-DN2-2

Site Design

Where neighborhood open space or parks are not located within walking distance of a new development, applicants should incorporate these facilities. Site Design

Street layouts should provide clear, visible access to neighborhood-focused open space and greenspaces

A-DN2-1 Infill residential should aim to increase density.

Transportation, Connectivity, and Walkability

Development should be located nearest to neighborhood serving commercial areas. Land Use

Land Use

Development should minimize significant contrasts in scale, massing and design, particularly along the edges of historic areas and neighborhoods. (D-PL9, E-GR6) Building Form

A-DN3-1 Pedestrian-oriented commercial opportunities and other services should be incorporated within residential neighborhoods.

A-DN3-2 Development should incorporate residential units in commercial centers. Land Use

A-EQ5-1 Development should create context sensitive transitions between intense corridor development and existing neighborhoods.

A-EQ9-1 School sites should be appropriately sized.

A-EQ9-2

B-PR2-1

Shared open spaces should be easily accessible and clearly delineated from private open spaces.

Impact on environmentally sensitive areas should be minimized within and adjacent to the proposed development site.

B-PR7-1 Developments should be designed to minimize tree removal and to protect and preserve existing trees.

B-PR9-1

Minimize grading and topsoil disturbance by utilizing the existing topography to the greatest extent possible and preserving key natural features.

B-PR10-1 Development should not contribute to light pollution.

B-SU4-1 Development should minimize and/or mitigate impervious surfaces.

B-SU5-1 Developments should incorporate energy efficient systems and renewable energy resources (i.e. wind, solar, etc.).

B-SU9-1

Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) should be implemented in new development. (E-GR3)

Land Use

Building Form

Site Design

Environmental Sustainability and Resiliency

DRAFT

Environmental Sustainability and Resiliency

2nd Tier Urban - Medium Density Non-Residential/Mixed-Use

B-SU11-1

Development should incorporate low impact landscaping and native plant species

B-RE1-1 Developments should improve the tree canopy. (previously B-PR7-3)

B-RE2-1

B-RE5-1

B-RE5-2

C-LI7-1

Lexington’s green infrastructure network, including parks, trails, greenways, or natural areas should be highly visible and accessible.

Dividing floodplains into privately owned parcels with flood insurance should be avoided.

Floodplains should be incorporated into accessible greenspace, and additional protection should be provided to areas around them.

Developments should create mixed-use neighborhoods with safe access to community facilities, greenspace, employment, businesses, shopping, and entertainment.

Environmental Sustainability and Resiliency

Land Use

C-LI8-2 Development should enhance a well-connected and activated public realm. Site Design

C-PS9-1

C-PS10-1 Flexible parking and shared parking arrangements should be utilized.

C-PS10-2 Over-parking of new developments should be avoided. (B-SU5)

D-CO1-1

D-CO2-1

Where possible, developments should modify current office space to include complementary uses, with a specific focus on the inclusion of residential. Land Use

Transportation, Connectivity, and Walkability

Site Design

C-PS15-2 Improve options for affordable and nutritious food where not currently available Land Use

Rights-of-way and multimodal facilities should be designed to reflect and promote the desired place-type.

Development should create and/or expand a connected multimodal transportation network that satisfies all users’ needs.

D-CO2-2 Development should comply with Lexington's Complete Streets Policy.

D-CO5-1 Streets should be designed with shorter block lengths, narrower widths, and traffic calming features.

D-PL2-1

D-PL4-1

D-PL7-1

D-PL10-1

D-PL15-1

D-SP3-1

D-SP3-2

D-SP6-1

Transportation, Connectivity, and Walkability

D-CO3-1 Development should increase density and intensity adjacent to transit. Land Use

Transportation, Connectivity, and Walkability

Development should provide active first floor uses whenever adjacent to a street, pedestrian facility, or community focused open space.

Enhance open space through the provision of programmatic elements and amenities

Stakeholders should be consulted to discuss site opportunities and constraints prior to submitting an application.

Activate the streetscape or publicly visible areas by designating public art easements in prominent locations. (D-PL2)

Drive through facilities and gas stations should not be within neighborhoods or the urban core.

Adequate right-of-way, lease areas and easements for infrastructure, with emphasis on wireless communication networks should be provided to create reliable service throughout Lexington.

Social services and community facilities should be accessible via mass transit, bicycle and pedestrian transportation modes. (A-EQ7)

D-SP10-1 Prioritize street trees in the planting strip

Building Form

Site Design

Land Use

Site Design

Land Use

Site Design

Transportation, Connectivity, and Walkability

Environmental Sustainability and Resiliency

E-ST8-2 Development should provide community oriented places and services. Land Use

DRAFT

E-GR4-1 Developments should incorporate reuse of viable existing structures. Building Form

E-GR5-1

E-GR9-2

Structures with demonstrated historic significance should be preserved or adapted. Building Form

Low-intensity business uses that will provide neighborhood amenities should be incorporated into existing neighborhoods.

Land Use

Nomen Development Criteria

A-DS1-1

2nd Tier Urban - High Density Non-Residential/Mixed Use

Mass transit infrastructure such as seating and shelters should be provided/enhanced along transit routes. (A-EQ7).

A-DS1-2 Accessible pedestrian linkages to transit should be provided.

A-DS3-1

A-DS4-1

A-DS4-2

A-DS5-1

A-DS5-2

A-DS5-3

Multi-family residential developments should comply with the Multi-family Design Standards in Appendix 1.

A plan for a connected multi-modal network to adjacent neighborhoods, greenspaces, developments and complementary uses should be provided. (ADS2, A-DN1, B-SU1, B-SU2, C-LI7, E-AC5)

New construction should be at an appropriate scale to respect the context of neighboring structures; however, along major corridors, it should set the future context.

Category

Transportation, Connectivity, and Walkability

Building Form

Transportation, Connectivity, and Walkability

Building Form

A-DS7-1

A-DS9-1

A-DS9-2

A-DS10-1

A-DS11-1

A-DS12-1

Safe multi-modal facilities should be provided to ensure vehicular separation from bicycles, pedestrians and other modes of transport.

Developments should incorporate vertical elements, such as street trees and buildings, to create a walkable streetscape.

Building orientation should maximize connections with the street and create a pedestrian-friendly atmosphere.

Transportation, Connectivity, and Walkability

Building Form

A-DS5-4 Development should provide a pedestrian-oriented and activated streetscapes. Site Design

Parking should be oriented to the interior or rear of the property for nonresidential or multi-family developments.

Development should provide active and engaging amenities within neighborhood focused open spaces.

Site Design

Where neighborhood open space or parks are not located within walking distance of a new development, applicants should incorporate these facilities. Site Design

New developments should incorporate clear and dedicated connections to nearby community anchors.

Street layouts should provide clear, visible access to neighborhood-focused open space and greenspaces

Development should be located nearest to neighborhood serving commercial areas.

A-DN2-1 Infill residential should aim to increase density.

A-DN2-2

A-DN3-1

A-EQ5-1

Transportation, Connectivity, and Walkability

Land Use

Development should minimize significant contrasts in scale, massing and design, particularly along the edges of historic areas and neighborhoods. (D-PL9, E-GR6) Building Form

Pedestrian-oriented commercial opportunities and other services should be incorporated within residential neighborhoods.

A-DN3-2 Development should incorporate residential units in commercial centers. Land Use

Development should create context sensitive transitions between intense corridor development and existing neighborhoods.

A-EQ9-1 School sites should be appropriately sized.

A-EQ9-2

B-PR2-1

B-PR7-1

B-PR9-1

Shared open spaces should be easily accessible and clearly delineated from private open spaces.

Impact on environmentally sensitive areas should be minimized within and adjacent to the proposed development site.

Developments should be designed to minimize tree removal and to protect and preserve existing trees.

Minimize grading and topsoil disturbance by utilizing the existing topography to the greatest extent possible and preserving key natural features.

B-PR10-1 Development should not contribute to light pollution.

B-SU4-1 Development should minimize and/or mitigate impervious surfaces.

B-SU5-1

B-SU9-1

B-SU11-1

Developments should incorporate energy efficient systems and renewable energy resources (i.e. wind, solar, etc.).

Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) should be implemented in new development. (E-GR3)

Development should incorporate low impact landscaping and native plant species

B-RE1-1 Developments should improve the tree canopy. (previously B-PR7-3)

Land Use

Building Form

Site Design

Environmental Sustainability and Resiliency

DRAFT

Environmental Sustainability and Resiliency

B-RE2-1

B-RE5-1

B-RE5-2

C-LI7-1

Lexington’s green infrastructure network, including parks, trails, greenways, or natural areas should be highly visible and accessible.

Dividing floodplains into privately owned parcels with flood insurance should be avoided.

Floodplains should be incorporated into accessible greenspace, and additional protection should be provided to areas around them.

Developments should create mixed-use neighborhoods with safe access to community facilities, greenspace, employment, businesses, shopping, and entertainment.

C-LI8-2 Development should enhance a well-connected and activated public realm.

C-PS9-1

Environmental Sustainability and Resiliency

Land Use

Site Design

Where possible, developments should modify current office space to include complementary uses, with a specific focus on the inclusion of residential.

C-PS10-1 Flexible parking and shared parking arrangements should be utilized.

C-PS10-2 Over-parking of new developments should be avoided. (B-SU5)

C-PS15-2 Improve options for affordable and nutritious food where not currently available

D-CO1-1

D-CO2-1

Rights-of-way and multimodal facilities should be designed to reflect and promote the desired place-type.

Development should create and/or expand a connected multimodal transportation network that satisfies all users’ needs.

D-CO2-2 Development should comply with Lexington's Complete Streets Policy.

D-CO5-1 Streets should be designed with shorter block lengths, narrower widths, and traffic calming features.

D-PL2-1

D-PL4-1

D-PL7-1

D-PL10-1

D-PL15-1

D-SP3-1

D-SP3-2

D-SP6-1

Land Use

Transportation, Connectivity, and Walkability

Site Design

Land Use

Transportation, Connectivity, and Walkability

D-CO3-1 Development should increase density and intensity adjacent to transit. Land Use

Transportation, Connectivity, and Walkability

Development should provide active first floor uses whenever adjacent to a street, pedestrian facility, or community focused open space.

Enhance open space through the provision of programmatic elements and amenities

Stakeholders should be consulted to discuss site opportunities and constraints prior to submitting an application.

Activate the streetscape or publicly visible areas by designating public art easements in prominent locations. (D-PL2)

Drive through facilities and gas stations should not be within neighborhoods or the urban core.

Adequate right-of-way, lease areas and easements for infrastructure, with emphasis on wireless communication networks should be provided to create reliable service throughout Lexington.

Social services and community facilities should be accessible via mass transit, bicycle and pedestrian transportation modes. (A-EQ7)

D-SP10-1 Prioritize street trees in the planting strip

E-ST8-1 Development should be high density and contain a mixture of uses.

E-ST8-2 Development should provide community oriented places and services.

E-GR4-1 Developments should incorporate reuse of viable existing structures.

E-GR5-1 Structures with demonstrated historic significance should be preserved or adapted.

Building Form

Site Design

Land Use

Site Design

Land Use

Site Design

Transportation, Connectivity, and Walkability

Environmental Sustainability and Resiliency

Land Use

Building Form

DRAFT

Building Form

Nomen Development Criteria

A-DS1-1

Mass transit infrastructure such as seating and shelters should be provided/enhanced along transit routes. (A-EQ7).

A-DS1-2 Accessible pedestrian linkages to transit should be provided.

A-DS3-1

A-DS4-1

A-DS4-2

A-DS5-1

A-DS5-2

A-DS5-3

Multi-family residential developments should comply with the Multi-family Design Standards in Appendix 1.

A plan for a connected multi-modal network to adjacent neighborhoods, greenspaces, developments and complementary uses should be provided. (ADS2, A-DN1, B-SU1, B-SU2, C-LI7, E-AC5)

New construction should be at an appropriate scale to respect the context of neighboring structures; however, along major corridors, it should set the future context.

Category

Transportation, Connectivity, and Walkability

Building Form

Transportation, Connectivity, and Walkability

Building Form

A-DS7-1

A-DS8-1

Safe multi-modal facilities should be provided to ensure vehicular separation from bicycles, pedestrians and other modes of transport.

Developments should incorporate vertical elements, such as street trees and buildings, to create a walkable streetscape.

Building orientation should maximize connections with the street and create a pedestrian-friendly atmosphere.

Transportation, Connectivity, and Walkability

Building Form

A-DS5-4 Development should provide a pedestrian-oriented and activated streetscapes. Site Design

Parking should be oriented to the interior or rear of the property for nonresidential or multi-family developments.

Site Design

Where single family detached residential units are provided, a variety of other housing types should be regularly interspersed along the street frontage. Building Form

A-DS9-1 Development should provide active and engaging amenities within neighborhood focused open spaces.

A-DS9-2

A-DS10-1 New developments should incorporate clear and dedicated connections to nearby community anchors.

A-DS11-1

A-DS12-1

Site Design

Where neighborhood open space or parks are not located within walking distance of a new development, applicants should incorporate these facilities. Site Design

Street layouts should provide clear, visible access to neighborhood-focused open space and greenspaces

A-DS13-1 Stub streets should be connected. (D-CO4)

A-DN2-1 Infill residential should aim to increase density.

A-DN2-2

A-EQ5-1

A-EQ5-2

Transportation, Connectivity, and Walkability

Development should be located nearest to neighborhood serving commercial areas. Land Use

Transportation, Connectivity, and Walkability

Land Use

Development should minimize significant contrasts in scale, massing and design, particularly along the edges of historic areas and neighborhoods. (D-PL9, E-GR6) Building Form

A-DN3-2 Development should incorporate residential units in commercial centers. Land Use

Development should create context sensitive transitions between intense corridor development and existing neighborhoods.

Development should be transit-oriented (dense & intense, internally walkable, connected to adjacent neighborhoods, providing transit infrastructure & facilities). (B-SU3)

A-EQ9-1 School sites should be appropriately sized.

A-EQ9-2

B-PR2-1

B-PR2-2

B-PR3-1

B-PR7-1

B-PR9-1

Shared open spaces should be easily accessible and clearly delineated from private open spaces.

Impact on environmentally sensitive areas should be minimized within and adjacent to the proposed development site.

Development should include regularly spaced access with an adequate width to the greenway network and conservation areas.

Minimize impact of development adjacent to land conservation properties through buffering.

Developments should be designed to minimize tree removal and to protect and preserve existing trees.

Minimize grading and topsoil disturbance by utilizing the existing topography to the greatest extent possible and preserving key natural features.

B-PR10-1 Development should not contribute to light pollution.

Building Form

Transportation, Connectivity, and Walkability

Site Design

DRAFT

Environmental Sustainability and Resiliency

Regional Center - Medium Density Residential

B-SU4-1 Development should minimize and/or mitigate impervious surfaces.

B-SU5-1 Developments should incorporate energy efficient systems and renewable energy resources (i.e. wind, solar, etc.).

B-SU9-1 Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) should be implemented in new development. (E-GR3)

B-SU11-1

Development should incorporate low impact landscaping and native plant species

B-RE1-1 Developments should improve the tree canopy. (previously B-PR7-3)

B-RE2-1

B-RE5-1

B-RE5-2

B-RE5-3

C-LI7-1

Lexington’s green infrastructure network, including parks, trails, greenways, or natural areas should be highly visible and accessible.

Dividing floodplains into privately owned parcels with flood insurance should be avoided.

Environmental Sustainability and Resiliency

Floodplains should be incorporated into accessible greenspace, and additional protection should be provided to areas around them.

Developments within the Royal Springs Aquifer should consult with the Royal Springs Water Supply Protection Committee prior to filing.

Developments should create mixed-use neighborhoods with safe access to community facilities, greenspace, employment, businesses, shopping, and entertainment.

C-PS10-1 Flexible parking and shared parking arrangements should be utilized.

C-PS10-2 Over-parking of new developments should be avoided. (B-SU5)

C-PS15-2 Improve options for affordable and nutritious food where not currently available

D-CO1-1 Rights-of-way and multimodal facilities should be designed to reflect and promote the desired place-type.

D-CO2-1

Environmental Sustainability and Resiliency

Land Use

C-LI8-2 Development should enhance a well-connected and activated public realm. Site Design

Transportation, Connectivity, and Walkability

Site Design

Land Use

Transportation, Connectivity, and Walkability

Development should create and/or expand a connected multimodal transportation network that satisfies all users’ needs.

D-CO2-2 Development should comply with Lexington's Complete Streets Policy.

D-CO4-2 Provide multiple route options (grid type structure) to alleviate congestion in lieu of additional lanes upon existing roadways.

D-CO4-3

Transportation, Connectivity, and Walkability

D-CO3-1 Development should increase density and intensity adjacent to transit. Land Use

Street pattern and design should consider site topography and minimize grading where possible.

D-CO5-1 Streets should be designed with shorter block lengths, narrower widths, and traffic calming features.

D-PL2-1

D-PL4-1 Enhance open space through the provision of programmatic elements and amenities

D-PL7-1

Development should provide active first floor uses whenever adjacent to a street, pedestrian facility, or community focused open space.

Stakeholders should be consulted to discuss site opportunities and constraints prior to submitting an application.

D-PL10-1 Activate the streetscape or publicly visible areas by designating public art easements in prominent locations. (D-PL2)

D-SP3-1

D-SP3-2

D-SP9-1

Adequate right-of-way, lease areas and easements for infrastructure, with emphasis on wireless communication networks should be provided to create reliable service throughout Lexington.

Encourage co-housing, shared housing environments, planned communities and accessory dwelling units for flexibility and affordability for senior adults and people with disabilities.

D-SP10-1 Prioritize street trees in the planting strip

Transportation, Connectivity, and Walkability

Building Form

Site Design

Land Use

Site Design

DRAFT

Site Design

Land Use

Environmental Sustainability and Resiliency

E-ST8-2 Development should provide community oriented places and services. Land Use

E-GR3-1 Development should meet recreational needs by following the recommendations of the Parks Master Plan

E-GR4-1 Developments should incorporate reuse of viable existing structures.

Land Use

Building Form

E-GR5-1

Structures with demonstrated historic significance should be preserved or adapted. Building Form

E-GR10-1 Transit oriented development (TOD) should be provided. Land Use