This week in NKY government meetings, Newport will discuss advancing a major Monmouth Street redevelopment as the Kenton County Planning Commission considers rezoning 45 acres for 450 apartments. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What happened last week […]
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Kenton County comprehensive plan honored as outstanding
The 2024 Kenton County Comprehensive Plan has been honored by the Kentucky chapter of the American Planning Association with an Outstanding Comprehensive Plan Award. “This award highlights the dedication and hard work of our planning staff, community partners and the residents who participated throughout the process,” said Kareem Simpson, Covington representative and chair of the […]
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Expanded Fort Wright Walmart parking lot will have fewer spots
What you need to know The Kenton County Planning Commission approved another parking lot expansion request this week for the Walmart Supercenter located on Valleyplaza Parkway in Fort Wright. The move follows an earlier approval in June for an expansion. Although the square footage for the expansion is nearly double that of the initial request, […]
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Josh Wice named new director of Kenton County Planning and Development
Josh Wice will take up the mantle of executive director of Kenton County Planning and Development Services from Sharmili Reddy, who was recently appointed to the position of city manager in Covington. The PDS Management Board unanimously approved Wice as the new director on Thursday, according to an announcement from PDS Management Chair and Independence […]
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Independence considers establishing board of adjustment
The Independence City Council is considering establishing an independent board of adjustment for the city, per a proposed ordinance from councilmember Greg Steffen. “Right now we have one person on the county centralized board of adjustment,” Steffen said at the city council meeting on Monday, “and this way, if we go back to having our […]
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Fort Wright reappoints Bernie Wessels to planning, development council
Fort Wright City Council reappointed council member Bernie Wessels to the Kenton County Planning and Development Services Council. Council member Jason C. Collins was appointed to serve as an alternate. Wessels has served as Fort Wright’s representative to the Planning and Development Services Council for around 10 years. As a member of the council, Weber […]
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Fort Wright won’t adopt zoning plan without a change in cannabis regulations
Fort Wright City Council is considering imposing conditions on potential medical cannabis businesses before it votes to institute a model zoning ordinance from the county’s planning administration, Z21.
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Independence starts preliminary planning for medical cannabis zones
The Independence City Council has passed a resolution to begin preliminary zoning work for medical cannabis businesses, even though the city has already voted to put the issue on the ballot in November.
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Kenton County releases draft elements of comprehensive plan for public review
Kenton County Planning and Development Services has released draft elements of its new comprehensive plan, which is set to be adopted in September, for public review and feedback until July 14.
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Residents call for expanded transportation at Kenton County planning meeting
Kenton County residents and officials discussed the need for expanded public transit networks at a recent open house for the Kenton County Planning Commission’s comprehensive plan. Another open house is scheduled for later in the week.