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Walton approves new short-term rental guidelines
Walton City Council approved an ordinance laying out new guidelines for short-term rentals, such as Airbnb or Vrbo rentals, at their meeting Tuesday. Under the new policy, short-term rental owners must pay the city a $500 annual fee to operate their rental—up from the original $15 fee. The penalty for violating city policies on short-term […]
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Government at a glance: Weekly meeting highlights
Kenton County Board of Education approved a $1.5 million contract for eight new school buses, Boone County Planning Commission approved a zoning change for cannabis businesses, and Southgate City Council voted to join Southbank Partners to expand their outlook on regional development.
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Walton discusses Boone County comprehensive plan
Walton City Council also held a first reading to approve the Boone County comprehensive plan, otherwise known as Plan 2045, at its meeting on Tuesday evening. The Boone County comprehensive plan is updated every five years, serving as a set of recommendations for zoning and development for Walton, Florence and Union. There are 112 goals […]
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Investigation into former mayor leads to new policies in Walton
Walton City Council held the first readings of several new measures during its meeting Tuesday intended to “tighten up” policy on how city property and money can be used following an investigation into former Mayor Gabe Brown’s conduct earlier this year. The ordinances revise a chapter of policy on the use of city-owned equipment, which […]
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Boone County Planning Commission recommends approval for medical cannabis zoning amendments
Boone County Planning Commission has recommended approval of a series of zoning amendments related to medical cannabis businesses, which would dictate where dispensaries are allowed to do business.
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Walton City Council suspends new construction in water, sewer service area
Walton City Council voted to institute a moratorium on new construction in the Walton water and sewer service area during a Tuesday evening meeting. The suspension goes into effect immediately, and will allow Walton to improve the capacity of its water distribution and wastewater treatment systems. “The ball is already rolling on getting those projects […]
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Walton City Council welcomes new board members
Walton City Council appointed three residents to various boards on Tuesday after they were selected during last month’s meeting. Dave Ralph will serve on the code enforcement board, filling the remainder of Jordan Simmons’ three-year term, expiring June 30, 2025. His wife, Cheryl Ralph, was appointed to the board of adjustments filling the remainder of […]
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Walton tables approval of Boone County Comprehensive Plan
Walton City Council voted to table the approval of the Boone County comprehensive plan during its meeting Tuesday evening. The council chose to push back the first reading of an ordinance that would approve the plan, which is titled “Our Boone County: Plan 2045” and lays out goals and objectives to help guide land use […]
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Walton rescinds resolutions for land purchase, fire training facility
Walton City Council rescinded two resolutions passed as far back as April last year during its meeting Tuesday evening. First, the council rescinded Walton’s authorization to purchase the real estate of the former Imi Concrete plant at 40 Depot St. The site of the abandoned, burnt-down concrete plant has remained vacant for years, allegedly because […]