You can request an official zoning verification letter for a property by following these steps:
- Fill out the zoning verification letter form below.
- A zoning verification letter will include the following information:
- Zoning category for the address(es), including conditional zoning restrictions, if applicable
- Current zoning ordinance for the zoning category
- Export of the official zoning atlas for the address(es)
- Most recently certified development plan for the address(es), if applicable
- Variance and conditional use information, if applicable
- Zoning violation status (any open at time of request and their nature)
- If you request additional information beyond what has been stated, there will be an extra hourly research fee. Contact the Planning Division directly to receive a quote for supplementary research before mailing the check.
- PDF’s attached of any relevant documents, such as a development plan, site plan, hearing minutes, etc., will be attached to the letter.
- Mail a check or money order in advance for $30 (per property) made payable to “LFUCG”. We will begin work on the requested letter when the check is received. Mail the fee to the following address:
Division of Planning
Planning Services Section – Zoning Compliance Request
101 E. Vine Street, Suite 700
Lexington, KY 40507
If there are multiple properties in your request, and they are adjacent to each other, there is only one charge of $30 for all adjacent parcels. - The normal turnaround time required is three to five days after receipt of the check. However, if more detailed information is required, or if our office workload is high, the time required may be extended.
If you have further questions, please call (859) 258-3160. We are glad to assist you and your client.
For all other open records requests including open building code violations or fire code violations, see our open records page.