The Independence City Council passed an ordinance regulating open burns within the city, establishing regulations on the time of year, size of the fire, and other requirements to mitigate the spread of smoke and ash.
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Independence considers projects for next year’s budget
Independence city staff, Mayor Chris Reinersman and two members of the City Council met this week to discuss the financial situation and possible city projects for the next fiscal year. The proposed projects operated under the assumption of the tax rate remaining the same.
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Kenton County Planning Commission backs rezoning for disputed condo project
The Kenton County Planning Commission unanimously recommended a rezoning request for land parcels in Independence, where developer Madison Pike Partners wants to build a 110-unit condo complex, despite some residents’ concerns over the density and traffic.
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Independence City Council considers new ordinance regulating controlled burns
The Independence City Council heard the first reading of a revised ordinance regulating controlled burns in the city limits on Monday, which would establish regulations for open burns performed by businesses and developers.
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Independence City Council discusses proposed fence ordinance with residents
Independence residents and city council members discussed regulations relating to fences on residential properties at the meeting of the Independence City Council, completing the first reading of a proposed change to the city’s code of ordinances, which would allow front yard fencing on standard corner lots, but not reverse lots.
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Independence City Council approves new trailer storage regulations
The Independence City Council voted 5 to 1 to institute a new ordinance regulating the storage of trailers in the city, establishing weight and height limits and extending the amount of time someone can park their trailer from 72 to 96 hours.
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Independence City Council, residents debate controversial development
The Independence City Council held a public discussion on a controversial land development off Madison Pike, with Mayor Chris Reinersman arguing that the proposed development was the best thing for the area, while residents expressed concerns about over-development and traffic.
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Independence trailer regulations face council vote after year-long process
The Independence City Council completed a first reading of the city’s new trailer ordinance at their meeting Monday night. The new ordinance has been in the works for over a year and has gone through multiple proposals and revisions. In January, the Kenton County Planning Commission voted down the most recent revision; many planning commission […]
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Independence considers zoning change for grocery, retail project
Independence is looking to amend the city’s zoning map to allow for an anticipated grocery store and retail project. At its Oct. 2 meeting, Independence City Council heard the first reading of an ordinance that would allow for the necessary zoning changes to move the project forward at the northeast intersection of Madison Pike (KY […]
