New development, redevelopment, construction and demolition projects

Lexington’s requirements for erosion and sediment control plans, land disturbance permits, stormwater management facilities and public/private infrastructure

The information below is intended for those involved in the following kinds of projects:

• Private residential, commercial or institutional development, redevelopment or construction
• Public infrastructure projects, such as roads, bridges, and drainage or sewer infrastructure
• Demolition projects, including those preceding development/redevelopment or construction

Below are links to manuals and other documents that contain the technical, procedural, permitting, and other information necessary for compliance with Lexington’s ordinances regarding public safety, engineering, infrastructure development and stormwater management. The information below is organized by project phase:

• Planning and project design
• Project permitting       
• Project construction

Other requirements – such as those related to zoning, plat approvals, building permits, and maintenance of post-construction stormwater facilities (e.g., curb drain inserts, detention ponds, etc.) – can be found by clicking the relevant links or searching our website.

Do I need a land disturbance permit?

This table and video explains if your project requires a land disturbance permit (LDP).

Note that if you will be clearing, grading, excavating, filling an area of 5,000 square feet or more, you will need to develop an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan. You also need to apply for a Land Disturbance Permit from Engineering prior to beginning those activities.*

After obtaining the permit and starting work, your site will be inspected by staff from Water Quality at least monthly, and twice a month if the site is targeted due to its size or proximity to a waterbody. After the completion of construction, the site owner is required to operate and maintain the post-construction stormwater facilities. 

*Agricultural practices such as plowing, cultivation, home gardens, nursery operations and tree cutting not related to eventual building construction are generally exempt from the Land Disturbance Permit requirements.

What forms do I need?

• Land subdivision
  • LDP application and checklist
  • Executive Summary – New Development
  • Executive Summary – Redevelopment
  • Water Quality spreadsheet
  • Surety calculation spreadsheet
  • LFUCG Permit Checklist for Commercial and Institutional Development in and along Streams
  • Performance Bond Form
  • Procedures Manual
    • Appendix C – Improvement Plan Submittal checklist
                             Public Infrastructure Compliance Statement
                             Private Infrastructure Compliance Statement
    • Appendix A – Infrastructure Development Agreement
    • Appendix F – Agreement to Maintain Stormwater Controls
    • Appendix D – Certificate of Substantial Completion
    • Appendix G – Plat Checklist
    • Procedures Manual for Infrastructure Development Amendment No. 1
  • Sanitary Sewer and Pump Station Manual
    • Sanitary sewer plan checklist
       
• Commercial
  • LDP Checklist
  • Procedures Manual
    • Appendix C – Private Compliance Statement
                             Public Compliance Statement
    • Appendix A – Infrastructure Development Agreement
    • Procedures Manual for Infrastructure Development Amendment No. 1
  • New Development Executive Summary
  • Redevelopment Executive Summary
  • Commercial Maintenance Agreement
  • WQV Spreadsheet
  • Sanitary Sewer and Pump Station Manual
    • Sanitary Sewer Checklist
       
• Residential
  • LDP checklist for residential home building lots

Note that the various project phases include the following types of elements and activities:

Planning and project design

• Deed, plat and zoning issues
• Roadways, access and utility infrastructure
• Grading, infrastructure and building plans

Project permitting      

• Erosion and Sediment Control / Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
• Engineering Land Disturbance Permit
• Other environmental permits (e.g., Corps of Engineers, Division of Water Quality)
• Building permits

Project construction

• Engineering and infrastructure compliance
• Sanitary sewers and stormwater facilities requirements
• Construction site erosion and sediment control compliance