The Northern Kentucky Port Authority Board of Directors passed a new policy that requires private developers partnered with the Port Authority to adhere to local standards of the jurisdiction where their development is occurring.
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Covington Commission passes on resolution against Port Authority
The Covington City Commission passed over a resolution requesting the Northern Kentucky Riverport Authority abide by the city’s zoning and historical preservation standards, allowing the city and Port Authority to continue discussions.
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Panel denies Boone County apartment complex developer zoning request
A developer’s zoning request that would result in a 312-unit apartment complex in Boone County has been denied by the Boone County Planning Commission. The panel’s decision regarding the zone change request from commercial to residential use was issued during Wednesday’s planning commission business meeting and will now be forwarded to the Boone County Fiscal […]
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City of Union seeking member for board of adjustment
The City of Union is seeking a resident to serve as one of its representatives on the Boone County Board of Adjustment. Terry Kidwell and Karen O’Sullivan currently fill two of the three spots. The panel, for which members serve four-year terms, meets periodically to make decisions regarding zoning variances and issuance of conditional-use permits, […]
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Covington approves new short-term rental regulations
The Covington Board of Commissioners approved a new ordinance regulating the operation of short-term rentals at a special meeting Wednesday night. The vote follows a long period of regulatory deliberation and public comment that began at the end of last year when the board declared an emergency moratorium on new licenses for short-term rentals, often […]
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1.2M square-foot building proposed near Hebron subdivision
Developers are proposing to build a 1.26 million-square-foot industrial building that borders a Hebron neighborhood with over 250 homes. The proposal was discussed at the Boone County Planning Commission meeting on Wednesday and members of the Little Hill Crossing neighborhood were present to express their concerns to the board and developers. The development is proposed […]
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Florence officials say Carmax going ‘above and beyond’ with new location
Carmax is laying out the plans for a used car sales location in Florence.
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Fort Thomas to Consider Use Change for property on US-27 Smart Corridor
A change request would allow a new use and new life for a former auto repair business at 1513 Alexandria Pike. The new use would be to house equipment for a swimming pool business. by Robin Gee On Tuesday, November 23, the Fort Thomas Board of Adjustment will consider a request to allow a […]
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Street Improvement Policy, New Ordinances, Resident Concerns at City Council Meeting
Fort Thomas City Council congratulates Fire Department Lieutenant Kyle Kaufman By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor An update on city projects, a new look at the city’s street resurfacing program and concerns by a group of homeowners were among the topics discussed at the December meeting of Fort Thomas city council. In […]
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Revamped Central Business District Proposal Approved by Planning Commission
Woodland Place resident, Neil Leyshock appeals to the Fort Thomas Planning Commission. Architect for the project, Sari Lehtinen, and developer, Rick Griewe, sit behind. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor In a five-to-one vote, the Fort Thomas Planning Commission approved the Phase One proposal for the Fort Thomas Town Center, a mixed-use development located […]