The Kenton County Planning Commission granted a request from the City of Villa Hills last week, allowing for greater permitted zoning for residential care homes. Kentucky law defines residential care homes as “a residence operated and maintained by a sponsoring private or governmental agency to provide services in a homelike setting for persons with disabilities,” […]
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Accessory dwelling unit regulations approved for Independence
The Kenton County Planning Commission approved a set of proposed regulations on accessory dwelling units in Independence this week. The proposals will now return to the city for final approval. Accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, are small housing structures, such as guesthouses, built in addition to the main residential structure. The Independence City Council resolved […]
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County grants change requests for Crescent Springs townhomes
The Kenton County Planning Commission has approved variance requests and a conceptual development plan for the construction of 17 townhomes in Crescent Springs, in spite of disapproval from both residents and local elected officials. “I’m pretty confident it’ll be appealed,” said Crescent Springs City Attorney Mike Baker at the meeting of the Kenton County Planning […]
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126-lot development in Independence clears county, goes to city
A zoning change for a proposed 126-lot expansion of the Freedom Park subdivision in Independence cleared the Kenton County Planning Commission this week. The passage came with several conditions that arose following testimonials from nearby residents and questions among the commissioners about construction logistics. Now the final decision on the zoning will go to the […]
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Erlanger talks bids for Eons Adventure Park phase one, more in NKY this week
This week in NKY government meetings, Erlanger will discuss bids for phase one of Eons Adventure Park. 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 in NKY government? Kenton County sets 35 mph speed limits on […]
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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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Kenton County to weigh elementary renovations; fiscal court considers RV storage
This week, in NKY local government meetings, the Kenton County Board of Education will vote on design plans for three elementary schools, while the Kenton County Fiscal Court will continue to discuss RV storage in the unincorporated county. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you […]
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Kenton County picks consultant for income-aligned housing plans
Housing continued to occupy the minds of public institutions last week as the Kenton County Planning Commission gave its blessing for the county’s planning professionals to contract with CommunityScale. CommunityScale is the same firm that produced the 2023 Northern Kentucky Area Development District’s study on the region’s housing landscape. The company will provide infrastructure recommendations […]
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Affordable housing alternatives in NKY: Tackling cost, supply
Matt Mains stood before the Kenton County Planning Commission in September. Mains, a development manager with Drees Homes, was seeking a zoning change that would allow for a development with homes priced between $350,000 and $550,000. He responded to pushback from commissioners, who felt the prices seemed too steep. “Right now it’s nearly impossible to […]
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Planning commission approves R.C. Hinsdale public facility review
The Kenton County Planning Commission unanimously approved a public facility review of renovations to R.C. Hinsdale Elementary in Edgewood on Thursday, clearing the way for Kenton County Schools to vote on funding changes for the construction at the board of education meeting on Monday. Public building projects, such as those connected to cities, public safety […]
