An Ordinance amending Section 13-13(b) of the Code of Ordinances of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government to create a Recovery Residence License and establish fees relating thereto; creating a new Article of Chapter 13 of the Code of Ordinances of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (Article VII - Recovery Residences), adopting state law requirements for certification of recovery residences; exercising concurrent local authority regarding recovery residences by requiring individuals or entities operating recovery residences to obtain a Recovery Residence License for each recovery residence and to provide the information required for a Recovery Residence License, including proof of certification; adopting enforcement procedures by authorizing civil citations and civil penalties for violations and establishing appeal procedures, abatement requirements, and rehousing requirements; designating the Administrative Hearing Board as the Code Enforcement Board with jurisdiction to hear appeals; authorizing liens and such other relief as may be appropriate to enforce compliance with the requirements for recovery residences; and authorizing the Div. of Revenue to adopt any amended policies or procedures to effectuate the purposes of this Ordinance, all effective upon passage of Council, as amended. [Council Office, Hall]

Committee

Urban County Council

Requested by

Council Office

Introduced

October 16, 2025

On agenda

November 20, 2025

Passed

November 20, 2025

Enacted

November 20, 2025

Enactment no.

O-099-2025