Development & economy in Kentucky local government
What Kentucky city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about development & economy — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
228 Kentucky meetings since 2024 covered development & economy. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Kentucky with the most development & economy activity
- Louisville, KY (32)
- Lexington, KY (31)
- Louisa, KY (24)
- Clay, KY (17)
- Georgetown, KY (13)
- Paducah, KY (13)
- Frankfort, KY (12)
- Crestwood, KY (11)
- Plantation, KY (10)
- Newport, KY (9)
- Danville, KY (8)
- Henderson County, KY (8)
Latest matching meetings
Discussion on reserving Russell neighborhood properties for future development
The Louisville Landbank Authority will discuss reserving specific parcels in the Southwest Russell boundaries for future development, held in the name of Russell: A Place of Promise. The meeting also includes votes on multiple property dispositions through programs like Save Our Structures and Lot On My Block, with…
Zoning change request for Oak Pointe Residential at 1600 Kurz Way
The Land Development & Transportation Committee will consider case 26-ZONE-0012, a request to change the zoning of the Oak Pointe Residential project from R-4 Single-Family Residential to R-5A Multi-Family Residential. The proposal includes a Detailed District Development Plan and a Major Preliminary Subdivision Plan…
Commission reviews subdivision of 23.796‑acre Perryville Rd parcel and multiple development proposals
The Danville‑Boyle County Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a subdivision application for a 23.796‑acre agricultural parcel at 4156 Perryville Road. It will also hold public hearings on a 3.989‑acre Centre Estates Carriage Homes Phase 1 site development plan and a 41.482‑acre zoning map amendment request off…
Planning board reviews site plan for 10619 Watterson Trail.
The Jeffersontown Planning and Zoning board will review a development site plan for 10619 Watterson Trail. This agenda item follows preliminary reviews by the Development Review Committee and the Louisville Metro Planning Commission earlier this year. The board will evaluate zoning compliance and proposed site layout…
Council discusses police staffing updates and security for late-night businesses
The committee will hear an update from Chief Paul Humphrey regarding LMPD staffing and study plans, including crossing guards. Members will also consider an ordinance requiring in-person security at certain late-night businesses.
Committee approves district funds for parks events, senior services, and youth programs.
The Appropriations Committee will vote on multiple small appropriations from district Neighborhood Development and Capital Infrastructure Funds. These allocations will finance local park events, senior wellness center operations, youth mentoring programs, and minor public works projects. The committee will also…
Committee discusses rezoning for Mount Holly Road and a data center moratorium
The committee will consider a zoning ordinance for property at 603 Mount Holly Road. They will also review a proposed temporary moratorium on telecommunication hotels and data centers, and a resolution to designate part of Chamberlain Lane as a scenic corridor.
Committee reviews SAFE police law, Prospect annexation, and debt adjustments.
The Louisville Metro Government Oversight/Audit and Appointments Committee will review several ordinances and special discussions. Key topics include the proposed SAFE Law to amend police department policies, a debt service adjustment, and a land annexation request from the City of Prospect. The committee will also…
Council considers Landmark Building development and local business incentives
The committee will review an ordinance to establish the Landmark Building Development Area. They will also consider local incentive grants for R.C. Bigelow, Inc. and a $25,000 grant acceptance for social services.
Board hears 7700 Cloverlea Drive case and 1001 Ferndale variance request
The Crestwood Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on the BZA-5-26 application for 7700 Cloverlea Drive. The board will also consider a variance extension request for the property at 1001 Ferndale. Both items are scheduled for the July 16, 2026 meeting at 7:00 PM.
Planning Commission discusses zoning changes and land development amendments
The Planning Commission will review several requests including a Ford expansion, residential rezoning, and street closures. The agenda also includes text amendments to the Jeffersontown and Shively Land Development Codes.
Council to vote on annexing land east of Harrods Creek into the City of Prospect
The Metro Council will consider an ordinance to annex a tract of land east of Harrods Creek, west of Timber Ridge Drive, north of US Hwy 42 and south of the Ohio River into the City of Prospect. Two funding ordinances will also be reviewed, appropriating $9,922 and $25,000 from Neighborhood Development Funds for park…
Development Review Committee to consider street closures and development plans
The committee is reviewing requests for public right-of-way closures, land development code waivers, and district development plans. These items include projects for commercial, industrial, and senior living facilities across various council districts.
Louisa Planning Commission to hold hearings on agricultural district amendments
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three proposed additions to Chapter 86 Land Development Regulations regarding agricultural and forestal districts. The body will also consider a rezoning request from applicant R.T. Williams, III.
Planning Commission reviews subdivision and development plans for Lexington
The Urban County Planning Commission is reviewing several land subdivision and development requests. Items include a final subdivision plan for Glenmore Farm, Inc., a preliminary subdivision for Lane Allen Park, and a reapproval request for Greendale Hills.
Georgetown Beautification Committee meets July 9, 2026.
The Georgetown Beautification Committee is scheduled to meet on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST at the Georgetown Police Department. The provided agenda text lists city leadership and contact information but does not include specific items for discussion or decision. Residents should refer to the official…
Committee considers zoning change for Oak Pointe Residential at 1600 Kurz Way
The Land Development and Transportation Committee will review a request to rezone 1600 Kurz Way from single-family to multi-family use. Members will also evaluate a detailed development plan and preliminary subdivision map for the Oak Pointe Residential project. The agenda includes routine approval of the June 25…
Council to consider ambulance service contract with Allegiance Mobile Health
The Princeton City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting. Key decisions include authorizing an ambulance service agreement with Allegiance Mobile Health, approving a non-resident library card fee, and discussing an updated fee schedule for development and fire services. The council will also consider…
Public hearing for drive-through business at 797 Washington Street
The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency will hold a public hearing regarding site grading and development for a drive-through business. The agency will also address a notice of violation concerning the filling of a pond.
Board to approve contribution for future property acquisition
The Frankfort Board of Commissioners will meet via video teleconference to approve a contribution to develop the city for future property acquisition and economic development. The meeting will be held at 5:00 PM on June 30, 2026, with a physical viewing location at City Hall.
Commissioners to vote on $7M bond for Ann Street homes
The Board of Commissioners will consider two orders: one to renew the city's property, liability, and workers' compensation insurance for $790,584, and another to authorize up to $7 million in industrial revenue bonds for the Ann Street residential development. The bond would finance 11 new single-family homes and…
Rezoning request for Oak Pointe Residential at 1600 Kurz Way
The committee will consider a zoning change for the Oak Pointe Residential project. The proposal seeks to transition from single-family residential to multi-family residential with a detailed district development plan.
Technical Committee reviews subdivision and development plans
The Technical Committee is reviewing several final and preliminary subdivision plans, development plans, and zoning development plans. The agenda also includes several postponed items for discussion.
Historic Preservation Commission to rule on sandstone steps and masonry painting
The Newport Historic Preservation Commission will hold a special meeting to decide on two public hearings: a certificate of appropriateness for replacing sandstone steps with substitute materials at 628 Nelson Pl., and a hearing regarding painting of unpainted masonry in the Buena Vista Local Historic District at 914…
Council to consider final approval of OrthoCincy concept plan on Centre View Blvd
The Crestview Hills City Council holds a special meeting for the second reading of Ordinance 2026-06-01, which would approve the OrthoCincy concept plan on Centre View Boulevard. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.
Council considers various service agreements and contract amendments
The Urban County Council is reviewing several administrative items including medical services, construction change orders, and community programs. These items include a large agreement for inmate medical and mental health services and various updates to existing city contracts.
City Commission to consider $1.36 million insurance premiums and various infrastructure contracts
The City Commission will vote on several board appointments, property sales, and infrastructure contracts. The body is also introducing zoning text amendments and a consensual annexation of properties on Berger Road.
Louisville reviews neighborhood grants, zoning changes, and a gas franchise renewal.
The Committee on Committees is reviewing legislation assigned from the full Metro Council. Members will consider neighborhood development fund grants totaling over $90,000, a zoning change for a 7.9-acre property on Mount Holly Road, and a renewal of the gas franchise with Louisville Gas & Electric. The agenda also…
Planning Commission reviews downtown master plan and solar report
The Planning Commission will review the first draft of the Downtown Area Master Plan. The session also includes reports on solar work, the Unified Development Code, a Complete Streets Manual, and an asphalt art pilot on Shropshire Ave.
Gateway board hears policing, financial, and development updates
The Plantation Gateway Advisory Board will receive informational updates on policing, finances, development, and engineering. A FreeBee service update is also scheduled. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.
JW Marriott plan, I-65 street closure, and land-use waivers considered
The Development Review Committee will vote on a Category 3 development plan for a JW Marriott at 401 S 4th St. They will also decide on street closures for Trinity High School and the I-65 Central Corridor project, waivers for outdoor sales (Concrete Kingdom) and landscape (Taco Bell), a Parkway waiver for a…
Committee to consider $189K for Lees Lane sidewalk project
The Appropriations Committee is voting on 29 appropriations from district capital infrastructure and neighborhood development funds. Items include funding for sidewalk repairs, park pavilions, speed humps, community festivals, and other local projects. Most allocations are small grants for events like the Dirt Bowl…
Council discusses salary increases, property acquisitions, and various service agreements
The Urban County Council is reviewing several administrative actions including a 2% salary increase for eligible employees and the purchase of property at 130 West New Circle Road. The session also includes discussions on workforce development, public safety grants, and community programming.
Louisville committee to vote on massive downtown development with hotel, apartments, offices
The Labor and Economic Development Committee is discussing a major mixed-use development on Franklin, Jackson, and Main streets by MGI Louisville, LLC, including 225-300 apartments, a hotel, office and retail space, and a parking garage, financed through industrial revenue bonds. The committee will also consider…
Committee reviews budgets for Louisville Tourism, TARC, and hotel management
The Budget Committee will consider several major fiscal year 2026-2027 budget proposals. This includes the operating and debt service budgets for Louisville Tourism and the budget for the Transit Authority of River City (TARC). The committee will also hold a public hearing regarding the Greater Louisville Lodging…
Planning Commission to hold hearings on three Agricultural and Forestal Districts
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on proposed amendments to Chapter 86 to create three new Agricultural and Forestal Districts: Gold Mine Creek, Ellisville, and Green Springs. Under reports, the commission will also hear about upcoming public hearings for additional districts and a rezoning by Shaun…
Planning Commission reviews subdivision plans and zoning amendments
The Urban County Planning Commission is reviewing several land subdivision items, including a residential group development on Winchester Road. The agenda also includes various waiver requests and a zone map amendment for property on Southland Drive.
Georgetown Beautification Committee to meet June 11
The Georgetown Beautification Committee is scheduled to meet. No specific discussion items or decision points were listed on the agenda.
Review of property modifications and new construction in Old Louisville
The committee will review several requests for architectural changes, including masonry painting, a metal fence installation, and window replacements. They will also consider a proposal for new single-family home construction on a vacant lot.
Metro Council committee routes FY27 budget, $750M Norton Healthcare bonds, and arena zone changes
The Committee on Committees assigns newly introduced legislation to various standing committees for further review. Items include the FY2026-2027 operating and capital budgets, TARC and Louisville Tourism budgets, and a $750 million revenue bond authorization for Norton Healthcare facility projects. The committee also…