Freestanding Retail Building On Leestown Road
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Retail | Single tenant | 3,456 SqFt
Building description
1408 Leestown Road – Lexington, KY 40511
3,456 SF freestanding commercial building currently under renovation and scheduled for delivery March 1, 2026. Property will be delivered white box, allowing a tenant or owner-user to design and build out the space to fit their needs.
Recent upgrades include new 200-amp electrical service, new LED lighting throughout, new man doors, new glass garage door, new exterior paint, and new interior paint.
The property is zoned B-3 Highway Service Business, offering exceptional flexibility for a wide range of commercial uses including retail, service, showroom, automotive-related, and light industrial users.
Located on high-traffic Leestown Road at a signalized four-way intersection, the site offers excellent visibility and accessibility with close proximity to Downtown Lexington, New Circle Road, and surrounding shopping, retail, restaurant, and industrial businesses.
Ideal opportunity for users seeking a highly visible, flexible commercial space in a proven corridor.
Building highlights
Zoning Summary – B-3 Highway Service Business
The B-3 Highway Service Business zoning allows for a wide range of high-visibility commercial uses, particularly those that benefit from arterial road frontage, traffic exposure, and flexible site layouts.
Primary Permitted Uses Include:
Most B-1 commercial uses
Automobile-related uses, including:
Auto, truck, motorcycle, boat, RV, and equipment sales or rental
Minor auto and truck repair
Automotive parts sales
Vehicle fueling stations (subject to spacing and Article 16 requirements)
Car wash facilities
Retail and service businesses
Eating and drinking establishments, including bars, nightclubs, and drive-in restaurants
Hotels and motels
Indoor entertainment and recreational uses (bowling alleys, theaters, billiards, skating, etc.)
Self-service laundry and cleaning establishments
Garden centers and farm markets
Veterinary clinics and animal hospitals (with residential separation requirements)
Childcare centers and nursery schools
Hospitals and medical facilities
Mobile food vendor parks
Multi-family residential (subject to additional standards)
Medicinal cannabis dispensaries and safety compliance facilities
Temporary events, such as festivals, concerts, and carnivals (with permits)
Accessory & Supporting Uses Allowed:
Warehousing, wholesale, and storage
Outdoor storage (when accessory to a permitted use)
Parking lots and structures
Drive-through facilities
Major auto/truck repair when accessory to vehicle sales
Micro-breweries accessory to restaurants
Retail propane sales (20 lb. tanks) as an accessory use
Newsstands and retail shops accessory to hotels
Swimming pools and satellite dishes
Limited pawnshop use when accessory to jewelry retail
Key Takeaway:
B-3 zoning is designed for high-traffic, highway-oriented commercial activity, making it ideal for automotive, retail, service, hospitality, food & beverage, flex commercial, and specialty users. The zoning offers exceptional flexibility for owner-users or tenants seeking visibility, access, and operational versatility.
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