Newport approved separating the functions of code enforcement and planning into two separate departments at its meeting on Thursday evening. The Newport City Commission held a second reading on an ordinance that separates code enforcement operations and creates a new planning and development department. “They were combined functions before with code enforcement and planning; however, […]
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Newport to amend ordinance to allow outdoor dining at restaurants, bars in residential areas
Newport is amending its outdoor dining ordinance to allow bars and restaurants in residential areas to have outdoor dining. Newport City Manager Tom Fromme said the ordinance was two years in the making and arose after an argument made by those in favor who felt the previous ordinance put establishments at a competitive disadvantage if […]
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Newport considers new planning and development department
Newport is working toward separating the functions of code enforcement and planning into two separate departments. The Newport City Commission held a first reading on an ordinance that separates code enforcement operations and creates a new planning and development department. Newport City Manager Tom Fromme said that establishing the planning and development department was necessary […]
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Newport considers amending ordinance to allow outdoor dining at restaurants, bars in residential areas
Newport is considering an amendment to its outdoor dining ordinance to allow bars and restaurants in residential areas to have outdoor dining. Newport City Manager Tom Fromme said what started the conversation was an argument made by those in favor who feel that it puts establishments at a competitive disadvantage if not allowed. The amendment […]
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Newport on the Levee lands $140 million Margaritaville Resort
Newport on the Levee will soon be home to Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Resort, bringing the development multiple new restaurants and a coveted hotel. With a unanimous vote from the Newport City Commission at Monday night’s regularly scheduled meeting, an order was approved for City Manager Tom Fromme to execute an agreement with Newport Hotel Associates […]
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Newport changes 72-hour parking law
Newport is amending its 72-hour parking law to prevent disabled vehicles from staying on the streets for an extended time. The new law will require vehicles to be moved at least 50 feet. The current parking ordinance allows people to move their cars inches after 72 hours. “We watch 72-hour parking, so our streets don’t […]
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Residents of another Newport apartment community told to vacate for renovations
Another large Newport apartment complex is telling residents that they have to vacate the premises. Now those living at Riverchase Apartments on the Newport riverfront are concerned that they will face similar challenges like those of Victoria Square Apartments, which was purchased by a Cincinnati-based firm and are set to be renovated into luxury units. […]
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Newport: city raises one tax rate, school board lowers property tax rate
With property tax season in Newport beginning Oct. 1, the City of Newport voted to raise its personal property tax rate, while the school district voted to lower its property tax rate. Property taxes levied by the city and Board of Education are due and payable by Oct. 31. Property taxes are considered delinquent if […]
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Newport touts infrastructure improvements, economic development as city emerges from pandemic
After getting hit hard during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Newport bounced back by attracting new commercial and residential developments, while continuing to update the city’s infrastructure. That was the message as the Newport business and civic communities gathered at BB Riverboats on Wednesday morning where City Manager Tom Fromme gave his annual “State […]
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Newport to update fireworks laws to encourage residents to ‘respect each other’
Before 2011, Kentuckians had to trek to bordering states to purchase fireworks because the Commonwealth historically outlawed the sale of fireworks. The Kentucky state legislature voted in 2011 to allow the sale and use of fireworks within the state. Individuals who sold fireworks were required to register with the state Fire Marshal. “As you recall […]
