Investing in a Better Downtown: LEXPARK Updates Parking Rates
LEXPARK is revising its violation fee structure across the board to better address safety-related parking infractions such as blocking fire lanes, parking in medians, and obstructing accessible or emergency access points. We are also adjusting rates at the Victorian Square Garage for the first time since February 2018.
These changes, effective September 2025, are intended to promote compliance with critical public safety and access regulations.
Rate Adjustments
Pursuant to city ordinance, LEXPARK is mandated to administer and enforce regulations pertaining to designated safety-related parking violations. In alignment with updated enforcement standards, LEXPARK will implement a revised fine structure establishing a minimum penalty of $50 for all safety infractions, with the most severe violations subject to fines beginning at $100.
Violations and their rate adjustments
Regular Fine: $50 | Fine After 10 Days: $65
- Loading Zone
- Double Parking
- Not Parallel to Curb
- In Bus Zone or Taxi Cab Stand
- Headed in the Wrong Direction
- Within 20′ of Crosswalk
- Parking on Sidewalk or Curb
- Truck in Residential Area (2hr. limit)
- Parking Prohibited by Signs
- Blocking Drive-Way
- In Crosswalk
- Blocking Alley
- Yellow Curb
- In Space Designated for Government
- Other
- Not Parked within Marked Space
- On the Planting Strip/Median
- Within 30′ of STOP Sign
- Street Sweeping
- Over 12″ from Curb
- RPP Violation
Regular Fine: $100 | Fine After 10 Days: $115
- In Fire Lane
- Parked Within Intersection
- Parking Obstructing Traffic
- Within 15′ of Fire Hydrant
- Within 20′ of Fire Station
Violations that remain unchanged
Regular Fine: $250 | Fine After 10 Days: $265
- Accessible Parking Violation
Victorian Square Garage Rate Adjustments
Separately, LEXPARK is instituting their first increase in monthly parking rates at the Victorian Square Garage since February 2018. The increase is meant to combat inflation increases in the last seven years while continuing to align with local market comparables:
General monthly rate: from $90 to $105
Reserved/restricted area: from $110 to $130
Hospitality rate: from $20 to $25
Important Notes
LEXPARK operates as a self-sustaining agency and does not receive tax dollars.
Revenue generated through citations and monthly parking fees is reinvested directly into the upkeep, enhancement, and modernization of Lexington’s parking infrastructure. Recent improvements include upgraded lighting, advanced security camera systems, improved signage, digital payment options, and structural enhancements – all aimed at creating a safer, more accessible experience in downtown Lexington.
“Even with these changes, we continue to offer the most competitive parking garage rates in the downtown area,” said Laura Boison, Executive Director of LEXPARK. “Our commitment is to value, reliability, and reinvestment in the structures our clients use every day.”