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Below is an abbreviated list of some of the city's "Good Neighbor Laws". For a complete reference, Click Here.

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If you have a question about requirements or suspect a violation, the best starting point is calling LexCall at 311.

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

  • Grass/weeds must be kept below 10" tall

  • Bushes, hedges and/or trees must not interfere with sidewalk travel

  • Trash and debris cannot be accumulated in the yard

  • Furniture and appliances designed for indoor use cannot be located outside

  • Junked, wrecked, non-licensed, improperly licensed or inoperable vehicles must be out of public view

  • Abandoned, discarded, inoperable, dilapidated, disassembled or demolished objects, structures, or equipment must be out of public view

  • Properties must be maintained so they are not detrimental to the property of others or the property values of the neighborhood (paint must not be chipping, shingles must not be missing, windows must not be broken, etc.)

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If you suspect a violation, call LexCall at 311. To learn more or to submit a complaint online, visit:

 https://www.lexingtonky.gov/departments/code-enforcement

PET OWNER RESPONSIBILITIES

The following is a list of some of the pet owner responsibilities enforced by the city. For more information or to report a barking dog visit: https://www.lexingtonky.gov/animal-care-and-control

 

  • Licensing & Vaccination

    • ​Cats and dogs must be licensed annually

    • Cats and dogs must be rabies vaccinated by four months of age

    • Cats and dogs must wear license and rabies tag at all times

  • Leash Law​

    • ​All dogs must be on a leash, behind a fence, or on the dog owner’s property under the owner’s supervision at all times when outside. Dogs cannot run-at-large, even under voice command.

  • Waste Disposal

    • All pet waste on public or unowned-private land must be sanitarily and properly disposed of in an appropriate trash receptacle

  • Barking

    • Continual dog barking is a misdemeanor violation and is punishable by up to a $450 fine

GARBAGE, RECYCLING, & YARD WASTE

Garbage (Green Cart): 

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  • The Herbie containers may be filled to capacity as long as the lid can be closed and latched and as long as the weight does not exceed 200 pounds and the container can be easily rolled. 

  • Unacceptable Items: 

    • Hot Ashes and Charcoal - must be cool and placed in a sealed container outside of the cart

    • Paint - must be solidified with dirt, kitty litter or sand and placed beside the green cart for collection

    • Medical Waste - call 425-2255 for safe disposal procedures

    • Construction Materials - these items should be taken to the LFUCG Construction Demolition landfill on Hedger Lane, off Haley Pike

    • Hazardous Wastes - there is a special collection day once a year for these items in the spring

  • Most bulky items, such as chairs, desks, mattresses, and box springs, are collected from the curb on your regular collection day. Mattresses and box springs should be laid flat when placed on the curb. 

  • Sofas, appliances, and tires need to be scheduled. Tires must be off the rim; a maximum of four tires will be collected in a week. To schedule a special item collection, call LexCall at 311.

  • Leave at least three feet between each cart and other objects.

 

For more information, visit https://www.lexingtonky.gov/trash

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Recycling (Blue Cart):

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  • Acceptable Items (See flyer):​

    • Aluminum and steel food cans (Rinsed. Labels can stay on.)
    • #1 and #2 plastic bottles, jars and jugs (caps on)
    • Dry cardboard and paperboard with packing material removed 
    • Food and beverage cartons (caps on)
    • Glass bottles and jars: colored and clear.
    • Paper
    • Read FAQ

  • Unacceptable Items: 

    • Plastic bags, wrap, and film (Several stores accept plastic bags for recycling.)

    • Christmas lights (Christmas lights can be recycled at the Electronic Recycling Center.)

    • Clothes (Several charities will accept clothing and other cloth items for reuse.)

    • Chains (There is a special metal recycling dumpster located at the Recycling Center. Chains should not be put in curbside recycling carts or recycling dumpsters.)

    • Pyrex or plate glass

    • Ceramics

    • Packaging intended for the refrigerator or freezer: soft drink carrier cases, frozen-food boxes, etc.

    • Styrofoam containers

    • Disposable cups, hot or cold

    • Plastic yogurt cups

    • Wrapping and tissue paper

  • Paper Recycling

    • Office paper, paper mail, newspaper, magazines, and catalogs can be recycled in the yellow collection bins around the city. The closest one to the neighborhood is at the end of Thompson Road at the Recycling Center. 

    • Shredded paper cannot go in these containers; hold shredded paper for the next Paper Shred event.​

  • Electronic Recycling

    • The Electronics Recycling Center accepts residential electronic waste Mondays through Saturdays: 
      1306 Versailles Road
      Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
      Wednesday: Noon – 4 p.m.
      Saturday: 8 a.m. – noon

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For more information, visit https://www.lexingtonky.gov/recycle

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Yard Waste (Grey Cart):

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  • Material put in the yard waste cart should be loose, not bagged.  

  • Limbs placed in the cart must not be longer than four feet in length or thicker than six inches in diameter.

  • If the limbs don't fit in the yard cart, they must be bundled with twine and placed on the curb.

  • Brush must be cut in lengths no longer than four feet and tied into bundles

  • Decorations made from plants can be composted. Place carved or whole pumpkins, leaf and berry wreaths, and other plant-based decorations in your gray yard waste cart after removing all wires, candles, lights, and other non-organic materials.

  • Christmas trees are collected after the holiday through mid-January. Simply place the tree at the curb for pickup on your regular collection day after removing all lights, tinsel, and ornaments.

  • All Fayette County citizens can dispose of two pickup truck loads of yard waste at the Haley Pike Waste Management Facility each month at no charge.

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For more information, visit https://www.lexingtonky.gov/about-yard-waste-collection

NOISE

The Urban County Government’s noise ordinance prohibits any sound that annoys or disturbs a reasonable person of normal sensitivities. Noise disturbances on or across a public right-of-way or public place are prohibited at all times and specific noise disturbances are prohibited if they cross the boundaries of your residence, such as:

  • power tools, including lawnmowers, between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. any day and before 9 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday;

  • loudspeakers, public address systems, powered model vehicles, miscellaneous noises (loading or handling boxes, crates, building materials, etc.) between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m.;

  •  music by radio, television, musical instrument or similar device at any time if it creates a noise disturbance;

  • repairing, testing or operating a motor vehicle, motorcycle, motorbike, or motorboat, anytime; and

  • barking dogs, anytime.

  • all vehicles must have mufflers in constant working order

It is also unlawful to play a motor vehicle stereo or similar device so loudly that it creates a continuous noise disturbance 50 feet away, on a public right-of-way or public space.

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Noise disturbances should be reported to the Division of Police at 258-3600.

PARKING

  • Vehicles may not be parked on any street for more than 24 hours. The Division of Police will issue a 24-hour warning notice and the vehicle may be impounded if it is not moved within 24 hours after the notice is issued.

  • Large vehicles may not be parked on residential streets for longer than two hours except when loading or unloading. Additionally, such vehicles may not park in front yards (except in driveways) and may not block sidewalks. Limited exceptions exist for recreational vehicles.

  • Parking a vehicle that is used for commercial purposes on a regular basis is generally prohibited in residential areas.

  • It is unlawful to park any vehicle on the sidewalk, utility strip, or other area designated for pedestrian use.

  • Parking in front of a public or private driveway is prohibited.

SIDEWALKS

  • It is unlawful to allow any tree, bush, other vegetation and items like basketball goals to obstruct the view of a street or passage on a sidewalk.

  • Property owners should also make sure trees are trimmed at least 12 to 14 feet above the street so street sweepers can get close enough to the curb to clean streets.

  • The owner of the real estate abutting the sidewalk is responsible for replacing or repairing defective sections of the sidewalk.

  • When it snows, the owner or occupant (or caretaker) of the property abutting sidewalks is responsible for clearing them. All snow should be removed within four hours after daylight and after the snow has stopped falling. Ice must also be removed or covered with sand, salt, or another suitable substance. Violators of this ordinance are subject to fines of $5 to $100 per day.

STREET TREES

Street trees are the trees between the sidewalk and the road. It is the responsibility of the property owner​ to maintain these trees and prevent them from interfering with vehicular traffic. A permit must also be obtained if you want to remove or replace the tree.

 

For more information and for information on how to maintain street trees, visit: https://www.lexingtonky.gov/street-trees

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