Fort Thomas city council voted to accept an update to its Design Review Board ordinance at their Monday meeting following a months long effort. Council approved new and clarified language outlining board membership and duties. The changes to the Design Review Board ordinance were part of an overall in-depth review of city ordinances pertaining to […]
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Fort Thomas approves appointments to three city boards
At its October meeting, the Fort Thomas Planning Commission appointed four people to fill vacant positions on three boards – one for the planning and zoning, two for the board of adjustment and one for the design review board. The four were recommended by the city staff and approved by the commission. According to state […]
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Fort Thomas considers changes to Design Review Board make up
Fort Thomas should soon have a final answer to the question of who can serve on the city’s Design Review Board. On Monday, city council heard a first reading of the ordinance updating the makeup and duties of the board. Last spring, city officials and staff reviewed and updated language in many of the city’s […]
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Fort Thomas council hits pause on Design Review Board amendment
A proposal that would change the composition of the Fort Thomas Design Review Board has been put on hold while officials continue the review of the ordinance. An amendment allowing up to two nonresidents to serve on the board was on the May council agenda for a first reading. It sparked intense debate from council […]
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Fort Thomas debates city board membership rules
Debate over who should be on the Fort Thomas Design Review Board got heated this week as city council reviewed a series of ordinances addressing the makeup of city boards. This action would force at least one board member to step down following her planned move to Newport. Further discussion resulted in a proposed change […]
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Fort Thomas committee discusses board ordinances amid lawsuit, questions over member approval
The Fort Thomas City Council’s Law Labor and License Committee met Wednesday to discuss an ongoing review of city ordinances. The discussion came amid a lawsuit over the request to paint a building on Fort Thomas Avenue and a question of who should approve those who serve on boards and commissions. The meeting focused on […]
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To paint or not to paint: Developer files suit over indecision about Fort Thomas project
A disagreement over whether or not to allow a developer to paint the bricks on an existing building has led to a lawsuit and delay of a major project in Fort Thomas. The Quarter Group, LLC, has filed suit against the city of Fort Thomas and the Fort Thomas Design Review Board after their application […]