The Covington Motor Vehicle Parking Authority is inviting residents and business owners in Mainstrasse Village to attend a public meeting to discuss ongoing efforts to improve parking in the neighborhood. Mainstrasse is among Covington’s busiest spots, attracting tourists, diners and bar hoppers. Much of the neighborhood’s free public parking is located along Main Street in […]
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Tattoo studios now allowed in Alexandria after council approval
It looks like Alexandria is getting a tattoo shop. The Alexandria Planning and Zoning Commission voted on Sept. 16 to allow tattoo studios in the city’s highway commercial zone as permitted use, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The item was then discussed at city council meetings on Oct. 16 and Nov. 6, when it […]
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$5.5M project expands public water access in Campbell County
Campbell County’s public water system has grown by more than six miles, connecting 91 new households and boosting access above the state average. The $5.5 million Subdistrict HB Water Main Extension Project installed over 6.5 miles of new water mains, connecting 91 additional households to the Northern Kentucky Water District’s public water system. Construction […]
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Park Hills zoning revisions (finally) clear planning commission
What you need to know A long-worked-on revision to Park Hills’ zoning structure cleared the Kenton County Planning Commission Thursday night. The process by which the city has tried to update its zoning has at times been rancorous and legally ambiguous, but the unanimous recommendation from the planning commission marks a milestone in the process. […]
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Independence accessory dwelling unit regulations finalized
The Independence City Council issued final approval of restrictions on accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, in the city Monday night with a 5-1 vote. Council Member Carol Franzen was the only member to cast a no vote, she said, because she was “against these things altogether.” ADUs are small housing structures, such as guesthouses, built […]
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Independence to consider enforcement methods for nuisance parking
What you need to know Following the testimony of an Independence resident Monday night, Independence City Council agreed to work with police to consider enforcement of parking issues throughout the city. The resident, Dan Burgey, is a volunteer with the Independence Citizens’ Police Academy alumni association and a member of the homeowners association maintenance committee […]
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Fort Wright to remove several trees on Park Road: ‘All of those trees need to go’
Fort Wright is investigating the health of five large pin oak trees on Park Road. This September, one of these trees lost a limb. The fallen limb caused property damage and took down some electric lines. Renee Cooper lives across the street from those trees. She has seen lightning strike one and was affected by […]
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Boone County Planning Commission backs upgrades for UDF, Comfort Inn
The Boone County Planning Commission has recommended approval of two transformative projects for familiar brands in the county. The planning commission held a business meeting on Nov. 5, during which it reviewed numerous zoning requests, including two affecting a UDF in the Dixie Highway area and a Comfort Inn in Florence. The goal of both […]
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Independence financial audit comes back clean
The city of Independence’s annual financial audit has come back clean. John Chamberlin, an accountant from Chamberlin Owen, the firm that performed the audit, presented the audit’s results to the Independence City Council on Monday. His audit findings came back with an “unmodified” opinion of the city’s financials, meaning they didn’t find any problems. “We […]
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Walton lifts new development moratorium for sewer upgrades
After recently amending its moratorium on new development to address major updates to the city’s water and sewer system, Walton is moving forward with the improvements. “The city is lifting some restrictions on single-family homes and small businesses,” said City Administrator John Wainwright. The city is also considering a public reporting system on Walton’s website, […]
