An Ordinance amending Chapter 17B of the Code of Ordinances of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, relating to street trees, as follows: amending Section 17B-1(6) to define tree planting easement to mean a planting area with a maximum width of ten feet located immediately adjacent and parallel to the curb or edge of pavement or in a designated easement per an approved development plan; amending Section 17B-2(c) to incorporate gender-neutral language; amending Section 17B-3 to provide requirements for tree removal and replacement; amending Section 17B-6(e)(1) to authorize the Tree Board to administer a Grant Program, apply for Grants, implement financial incentive programs, and distribute funds as appropriated by the Urban County Government; amending Section 17B-7(a) to provide the procedure for the Div. of Environmental Services to order the removal and replacement of a topped street tree; and amending Section 17B-8 to clarify responsibility for tree maintenance in public rights-of-way or designated tree planting easements. [Council Office, Hall]

Committee

Urban County Council

Introduced

September 10, 2026

On agenda

September 17, 2026

Passed

September 17, 2026

Enacted

September 17, 2026

Enactment no.

O-094-2026

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