Cannabis in Kentucky local government
What Kentucky city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about cannabis — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
14 Kentucky meetings since 2024 covered cannabis. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Kentucky with the most cannabis activity
- Crestwood, KY (3)
- Newport, KY (3)
- Paris, KY (3)
- Middletown, KY (2)
- Frankfort, KY (2)
- Henderson, KY (1)
Latest matching meetings
Public hearing on zoning amendment to regulate tobacco and cannabis retailers
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed text amendment to regulate tobacco specialty retailers and illegal cannabis sales. The commission must also decide on a subdivision creating three lots on Freeman Road and a site plan for an 18,000 SF addition at 2175 South Main Street, both…
Public hearing on 2025 property tax levy rates
The Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing on an ordinance setting 2025 property tax rates for residential, commercial, and personal property. The board will also consider second readings of ordinances for a toddler playground replacement at Spellman Park, a sign code amendment, and a traffic calming policy…
Conditional use permit for assembly at 9201 Watson Road
The Crestwood Board of Aldermen will hold public hearings on a conditional use permit for the Turkish American Intercultural Educational Foundation to operate an assembly-limited use at 9201 Watson Road, an ordinance amending hours for marijuana facilities, an amended conditional use permit for Proper Cannabis at 9933…
Crestwood P&Z to hear cannabis and sign code proposals
The Crestwood Planning and Zoning Commission will hear requests to amend cannabis operating hours and temporary sign regulations. The body will also consider a conditional use permit for a cannabis business.
Public hearings on rear-lot zoning, subdivisions, and bus shelters
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on several items, including a zoning code amendment for rear lots (Z2025-6), a resubdivision at Arbutus Street creating eight lots, and associated special exceptions for rear-lot homes. Two previously continued cannabis-related items (a zoning code amendment…
Board to vote on tax incentive for 195 townhomes at former Newport Steel site
The Board will hold a caucus for an update on medical cannabis program limitations, then a special meeting to vote on an Industrial Revenue Bond agreement for PLK Communities to redevelop the former Newport Steel site into 195 townhomes with public amenities, involving $5M in environmental remediation. The board will…
Board to hold second readings on budget, cannabis tax, and street closure ordinances
The Henderson Board of Commissioners will hold a special called meeting to conduct second readings of four ordinances: amending budgeted positions and job classifications for the FY2024-2025 budget (Administration and Parks), closing a public right-of-way on McClain Avenue, amending Chapter 21 taxation for medicinal…
Board to vote on Nexigen project creating 75 jobs, discuss medical cannabis zoning
The Newport Board of Commissioners will vote on an industrial revenue bond (IRB) project for Nexigen Communications, which aims to create at least 75 jobs by redeveloping the former US Bank building on Monmouth Street and acquiring the Muehlenkamp Funeral Home property. The board will also discuss zoning and…
Strategic planning session covers Monmouth Street, housing density, medical marijuana
The Board of Commissioners will hold a special strategic planning session to discuss city goals and develop strategies. No public comments will be allowed. Key discussion topics include the Monmouth Street comprehensive review, housing and density, and medical marijuana policy, but no formal votes are expected.
Commission to discuss medical marijuana ordinance, recycle update
The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss a proposed medical marijuana ordinance, an affordable housing committee update, and a draft memorandum of agreement for a youth sports association. Action items include appointing a Mayor Pro Tem and accepting the final Fiscal Year 2024 audit. An executive…
Public hearing on rezoning 607 Taylor Ave for short-term rental
The Frankfort-Franklin County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: two text amendments to regulate medicinal cannabis businesses in the city and county, and a zone map amendment for 607 Taylor Avenue to allow a short-term rental. They will also consider a modification of subdivision standards…
Paris City Commission to consider cannabis licenses and entertainment center ordinance
The City Commission will review ordinances regarding cannabis licensing and the establishment of an entertainment destination center. The body will also consider a text amendment for the Neighborhood Revitalization Design Character Overlay Zone and a project for a public gathering space on 3rd Street.
First reading of ordinance setting cannabis license fees
The Paris City Commission will conduct second readings of ordinances on code supplements, bid openings, and flood damage prevention, along with a first reading of an ordinance establishing cannabis license fees. The agenda also includes a Citizens Police Academy presentation, a discussion on legislative priorities…
City Commission considers ordinance on medical cannabis and water line projects
The Paris City Commission will hold a second reading of an ordinance regarding medical cannabis and new state law. The body will also discuss water line replacements and a valve replacement program. Other items include personnel hires and surplus property at 219 East 19th Street.