At their meeting on Sept. 25, Cold Spring City Council voted to approve a proposed tax rate for fiscal year 2023-2024. The rate is a significant decrease from last year. The new rate is $0.127 per $100 of real property valuation, a decrease from last year’s rate of $0.149 per $100. The rate for personal […]
Tag: Planning and Zoning
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Who’s got the power? The role of boards and commissions in city government
This story originally appeared in our weekly LINK Reader. Subscribe to our print edition here. Chances are good that, at some point, you will interact with your city government. Need a variance to build a driveway? Make your case at a Board of Adjustment meeting. Worried about outdated playground equipment? Bring your concern to the Parks […]
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Proposal for Boone County industrial park sparks hours of debate: ‘Listen to us, please’
More than 100 residents stood in opposition to a proposed zoning change that would allow a 208-acre industrial development in rural Boone County.
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Here’s how Boone County residents can be involved in development process
Boone County government is “almost begging” residents to get involved in the planning and zoning process, but Chet Hand, a candidate for the Boone County Commission, said the county needs to work on its transparency.
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Florence businesses bracing for Turfway tourists
While the new Turfway Park has been under construction, restaurant developers have claimed properties at Turfway and Houston roads to attract the park’s customer base.
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Interest builds as Fort Thomas zoning update gathers speed
At the beginning of the year, the city of Fort Thomas launched an extensive discussion and potential update of its zoning ordinances. A follow up to the city’s Comprehensive Plan update completed in 2018, the aim is to bring the city’s zoning laws more in line with the goals of the city plan. As discussion […]
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Fort Thomas Planning Kicks Off Zoning Review With Discussion of Central Business District
The Fort Thomas Central Business District was a first focus for the city’s zoning ordinance update. Does this story bring some value to you? Please consider a small donation to help fund our content. We rely solely on support from our advertising partners, providing our content for free. Any amount helps. Click here to donate! […]
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Fort Thomas Planning Recommends Adding Short-Term Rentals to Zoning Codes
When she opened her short-term rental business, Lisa Adams followed all the rules but learned that she needed clearer regulation from the city. Meet Ethan and the team. FWHWealthConsultingGroup.com by Robin Gee, city council beat editor The Fort Thomas Planning and Zoning Commission is recommending that city council adopt a resolution to add the term […]
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Fort Thomas Planning and Zoning Accepts Changes to Development Plan
The most recent public hearing on the Central Business District addressed proposed changes to the development agreement plan. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor Fort Thomas Planning and Zoning Commission members voted to accept specific changes to the Central Business District development plan at a public hearing held August 21 during its regular monthly […]