Kentucky’s two U.S. senators sparred this week over the future of the country’s hemp industry — one arguing that a provision attached to the package that will reopen the government will close a problematic loophole and the other contending the language will regulate the industry “to death.” Sen. Mitch McConnell ultimately prevailed and was able […]
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Fort Thomas Planning Kicks Off Zoning Review With Discussion of Central Business District
The Fort Thomas Central Business District was a first focus for the city’s zoning ordinance update. Does this story bring some value to you? Please consider a small donation to help fund our content. We rely solely on support from our advertising partners, providing our content for free. Any amount helps. Click here to donate! […]
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Fort Thomas City Council Approves Purchase of Additional Public Parking
The back parking lot of the Hiland Building, located at 18 N. Fort Thomas Ave., has been acquired by the city of Fort Thomas. Does this story bring some value to you? Please consider a small donation to help fund our content. We rely solely on support from our advertising partners, providing our content for […]
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Fort Thomas City Council to Discuss Future of Former BB&T Bank Property, additional parking
Plans for the former BB & T Bank building at 25 North Fort Thomas Ave., is expected to be a topic of discussion at the upcoming city council meeting. Does this story bring some value to you? Please consider a small donation to help fund our content. We rely solely on support from our advertising […]
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Fort Thomas Planning Will Discuss Update of City Zoning Ordinance
Proposed changes and updates to the Fort Thomas Zoning Ordinance center around residential uses within the Central Business District. Does this story bring some value to you? Please consider a small donation to help fund our content. We rely solely on support from our advertising partners, providing our content for free. Any amount helps. Click […]
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City Council Roundup: Tax Rate, Bond Issuance, Golf Carts, Grow Grant
The Fort Thomas city council will meet twice in September. The next meeting will be September 16. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor The September 3 meeting of Fort Thomas City Council opened with a moment of silence to honor city staff member Harry Holtkamp, who served as the city mechanic for 11 years. […]
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Fort Thomas Planning and Zoning Accepts Changes to Development Plan
The most recent public hearing on the Central Business District addressed proposed changes to the development agreement plan. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor Fort Thomas Planning and Zoning Commission members voted to accept specific changes to the Central Business District development plan at a public hearing held August 21 during its regular monthly […]
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Public Hearing Set to Review Revisions to CBD Project
About 75 residents attended the last Planning Commission public hearing on the Central Business District proposal. A new public hearing has been set to review some changes to the Phase One plan. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor The Fort Thomas Planning Commission met Wednesday, July 17, to discuss a few changes to the […]
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Design Review Board Approves Business District Proposal
After approval by the Fort Thomas Planning Commission, the developers presented a revised plan for their Central Business District development to the Design Review Board. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor At its May meeting, the Fort Thomas Design Review Board unanimously approved the initial proposal for a new mixed-use development in the Central […]
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Revamped Central Business District Proposal Approved by Planning Commission
Woodland Place resident, Neil Leyshock appeals to the Fort Thomas Planning Commission. Architect for the project, Sari Lehtinen, and developer, Rick Griewe, sit behind. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor In a five-to-one vote, the Fort Thomas Planning Commission approved the Phase One proposal for the Fort Thomas Town Center, a mixed-use development located […]