Boone County is looking at changing its zoning laws to allow more homeowners to have backyard chickens, bees and rabbits — but not before seeking the public’s opinion on the matter. According to an announcement from Boone County Fiscal Court, the court is inviting residents to attend a caucus meeting Thursday at 5:30 p.m. The […]
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312 unit complex with ‘true affordable housing’ may be coming to Boone County
The Boone County Fiscal Court is considering a zone change request from Suburban Residential One to Urban Residential Two, which would allow for the development of a 312-unit multi-family residential development with onsite amenities, including a swimming pool, dog park, playground, and clubhouse.
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Final phase of Kenton County Courthouse upgrades underway
Construction crews have kicked off work on the final phase of improvements to the Historic Kenton County Courthouse, located at 5272 Madison Pike in Independence. This phase of work is centered on modernizing the historical structure’s entrance, including adding a women’s restroom, rebuilding the men’s restroom, updating the lobby and replacing aged windows. Additionally, improvements […]
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Wawa pivots from original Florence convenience store site
The initially planned location for a Wawa convenience store at Burlington Pike and Cardinal Drive in Florence has changed. Wawa is now seeking the Boone County Fiscal Court’s approval to set up shop at the intersection of Dixie Highway and Mt. Zion Road. The first reading of an ordinance outlining zoning for the project was […]
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New license location impeding Burlington traffic project
Clerk’s office, where licenses are made. Moore said the office “began to transfer and closed and integrated into this facility” on First Financial Drive, “and that added a substantial amount of traffic.”