Newport approved separating the functions of code enforcement and planning into two separate departments at its meeting on Thursday evening. The Newport City Commission held a second reading on an ordinance that separates code enforcement operations and creates a new planning and development department. “They were combined functions before with code enforcement and planning; however, […]
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Newport considers new planning and development department
Newport is working toward separating the functions of code enforcement and planning into two separate departments. The Newport City Commission held a first reading on an ordinance that separates code enforcement operations and creates a new planning and development department. Newport City Manager Tom Fromme said that establishing the planning and development department was necessary […]
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Newport hires inspector to handle ‘staggering’ number of permits
Newport is hiring a building inspector to keep up with the “staggering” number of permits that go through the city’s hands. The city has expanded jurisdiction from the state of Kentucky to do all its own permitting, according to Newport Director of Code Enforcement Brian Steffen. The department’s inspections include residential and commercial development, such […]