Historic preservation in Kentucky local government
What Kentucky city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about historic preservation — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
173 Kentucky meetings since 2024 covered historic preservation. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Kentucky with the most historic preservation activity
- Jefferson County, KY (73)
- Newport, KY (30)
- Frankfort, KY (21)
- Clay, KY (14)
- Louisville, KY (10)
- Lexington, KY (8)
- Danville, KY (6)
- Middletown, KY (4)
- Madisonville, KY (2)
- Paducah, KY (2)
- Lexington, KY (1)
- Louisa, KY (1)
Latest matching meetings
Historic Preservation Commission holds working session on Monmouth Street properties
The Newport Historic Preservation Commission is holding a special working session to discuss the city's acquisition of properties on Monmouth Street and an overview of the RFP process. No formal action will be taken at this meeting.
Historic commission to review three alteration requests
The Newport Historic Preservation Commission will hold a regular meeting to review three Certificate of Appropriateness applications for property alterations, hear a presentation from the Kentucky Heritage Council, and approve minutes from two July special meetings. The public can attend in person or via live stream.
Commission to weigh demolition waiver for 3723 Fairway Lane
The Historic Landmarks and Preservation Districts Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to waive the two-year deed restriction for a wrecking permit to demolish a house at 3723 Fairway Lane. The commission will also discuss a draft of the Illustrated Standard Design Guidelines, which apply to all…
Board to review demolition and new construction in historic districts
The Board of Architectural Review will consider staff approvals for minor work like fencing and roofs, and Certificate of Appropriateness applications for larger projects including demolitions and new construction in several historic districts. They will also hold a conceptual review for an addition and garage, and…
Board to weigh two conditional use permits for Mahjongg studio and short-term rental
The Frankfort Architectural Review Board will hold a regular meeting on August 18, 2026, to consider two conditional use permit requests: one for a Mahjongg studio at 307 Washington St. and another for a non-owner-occupied short-term rental at 501 Logan St. The board will also review administrative approvals and…
Clifton ARC to review masonry painting and window replacement requests
The Clifton Architectural Review Committee will hold a public meeting to consider two new business items: a request to paint previously unpainted masonry at 2132 New Main Street, and a request to replace historic windows on street-facing facades at 1815 Arlington Avenue. The committee will review these requests and…
Historic marker status update to be discussed
The Historic Preservation Board will meet to discuss a status update on historic markers. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the June 4, 2026 meeting and public comment periods.
Commission to discuss Monmouth St historic district and review COA applications
The Newport Historic Preservation Commission is holding two special meetings on July 29, 2026. The first meeting (4:00 PM) will hold public hearings on ten Certificate of Appropriateness applications, including four new single-family residences by Newport Millennium Housing Corporation. The second meeting (5:30 PM)…
Commission to review proposed Design Review Guidelines for Monmouth Street district
The Historic Preservation Commission holds two special meetings on July 29, 2026. The first (4:00 p.m.) considers multiple Certificate of Appropriateness applications for exterior work on historic properties. The second (5:30 p.m.) reviews proposed Design Review Guidelines and a local historic district overlay for…
Board to review 37 staff approvals and 8 COA applications
The Board of Architectural Review will review staff-approved projects across Lexington's historic districts, including walkways, roof replacements, and renovations. It will also consider eight Certificate of Appropriateness applications, including a demolition and reconstruction in Aylesford and a new garage in…
Architectural Review Board to consider short-term rental and renovation requests
The Architectural Review Board will meet to review two requests for non-owner-occupied short-term rental permits and two requests for certificates of appropriateness for property alterations.
Board to hold working session on design guidelines for historic districts
The Danville Architectural Heritage Board will hold a regular called meeting on July 15, 2026. The agenda includes approval of minutes and a Design Guidelines Working Session. No specific proposals or votes are on the agenda.
Public hearing on Southgate House landmark designation
The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing on designating the Southgate House at 24 E 3rd St. as a local landmark. They will also receive an update on the Monmouth project.
Committee reviews design changes for a historic garage conversion at 1206 Cherokee Road
The Cherokee Triangle Architectural Review Committee will evaluate a proposal to modify a historic garage at 1206 Cherokee Road. Staff and the applicant seek approval for a second-story addition and front façade changes to expand the structure into a two-car carriage house. The committee will determine if the…
Landmark designation for Southgate-Thompson House at 24 E. 3rd St.
The commission will hold a public hearing to consider designating the Southgate-Thompson House at 24 E. 3rd St. as a local landmark. Updates from the Historic Preservation Officer and discussion of upcoming priorities are also on the agenda.
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…
Review of porch post modifications at 804 E Washington St.
The committee will consider a request to replace turned wood porch post bases with masonry bases. This project is located in the Butchertown neighborhood and is being reviewed for architectural compliance.
Board of Architectural Review reviews historic district renovations and additions
The Board is reviewing several staff approval items for various historic districts, including structure renovations and tree removals. The agenda also includes Certificate of Appropriateness applications and conceptual reviews for new construction projects.
Courthouse Area Design Review Board meeting scheduled for June 17, 2026
The board will meet to review applications for authorization permits. There are no staff-approved permits or other board items listed for this session.
Committee reviews historic garage conversion to carriage house
The Cherokee Triangle Architectural Review Committee will review two cases in the historic district: an after-the-fact retaining wall at 1293 Everett Ave and a proposed full second-story addition and front façade alterations to a contributing historic garage at 1206 Cherokee Rd to create a two-car garage with carriage…
Board to decide on short-term rental at 124 W. Todd St.
The Architectural Review Board will consider two conditional use permits: a non-owner-occupied short-term rental at 124 W. Todd St. and a professional office at 612 Shelby St. Unit B. They will also review administrative approvals for exterior repairs in historic districts and hear citizen comments.
Committee to vote on police reform SAFE Law ordinance
The committee will consider two ordinances: the SAFE Law (O-009-26) amending police department policies, and an ordinance (O-161-26) amending debt service adjustments. It will also vote on numerous appointments and reappointments to boards including the Police Merit Board, Civilian Review and Accountability Board…
Newport Board to adopt FY 2026-27 budget, approve police hires
The Board of Commissioners will consider adopting the FY 2026-27 annual budget with $29.87 million in revenue and a projected surplus of $215,000. They will also vote on a budget amendment for the current fiscal year that increases General Fund revenue to $30.74 million, approval of five police recruits, and several…
Newport historic board cancels June 10 meeting, moves hearings
The special call meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission scheduled for June 10 has been canceled. Two public hearings—for replacing sandstone steps at 628 Nelson Place and for painting masonry at 914 Central Avenue—will be rescheduled to a later date. No decisions will be made at this meeting.
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.
Historic Preservation Board to elect officers, hear cemetery and marker updates
The Clay County Historic Preservation Board will elect officers for 2026-2027 based on a slate established in May, receive updates on cemetery preservation and restoration, and hear progress on historic marker projects. The meeting includes public comment periods and standard procedural items.
Council to vote on budget and manufactured home rules
The Madisonville City Council will hold a first reading on amending Chapter 156 regarding qualified manufactured homes and a second reading to adopt the FY 2026-2027 budget. Routine items include approval of minutes, bills, payroll, and reports from departments and committees.
Council to vote on $17.33M employee insurance contract and $750K fire station bond
The Common Council will hold public hearings on a bond ordinance and a proposed naming of the 911 center, then vote on multiple ordinances and resolutions. Key decisions include a $750,000 bond for Fire Station No. 2 renovations, a $17.33 million employee medical/dental insurance contract with Cigna, tax abatements…
Architectural Heritage Board meets to discuss preservation awards and COA hearings
The Architectural Heritage Board will hold a special called meeting to conduct Certificate of Appropriateness hearings. The agenda includes discussions on design guidelines, potential committee appointments, and updates regarding specific signage and property violations.
Commission to review demolition and exterior changes for four historic properties
The Historic Preservation Commission will hold public hearings to review Certificates of Appropriateness for several residential projects. The body is deciding on requests for demolition, masonry painting, and window replacements to ensure compliance with historic standards.
Commission to review National Register nomination for James Taylor-Jacob School Neighborhood
The Historic Landmarks and Preservation Districts Commission will meet in person to review a National Register nomination for the James Taylor-Jacob School Neighborhood, located in Council District 16. The commission will also announce Historical Marker Program awardees and consider approval of the February 19, 2026…
Commission to vote on National Register nomination for James Taylor-Jacob School
The Historic Landmarks and Preservation Districts Commission will hold a public hearing on a National Register nomination for the James Taylor-Jacob School Neighborhood project. They will also announce the 2026 Historical Marker Awardees and approve minutes from the February meeting.
Committee to review paint color change at 1466 Saint James Ct
The Old Louisville Architectural Review Committee is meeting to consider one new business item: a request to change the paint color of previously painted masonry at 1466 Saint James Ct. The committee will review the proposal and may approve, deny, or modify it.
Board reviews historic district renovations and structural changes
The Board of Architectural Review is reviewing several staff approvals for property maintenance and Certificate of Appropriateness applications. These items include structural renovations, window replacements, and tree removals across multiple historic districts.
Courthouse Area Design Review Board meets May 20, 2026
The Board will review authorization permit applications and consider the 2026 meeting schedule. Staff will also report on permits approved since August 17, 2022.
Paint color change request for 1466 Saint James Ct
The Old Louisville Architectural Review Committee will consider a proposal to change the paint color on previously painted masonry at 1466 Saint James Ct. The applicant seeks approval for the color change on the historic property.
Board to decide on short-term rental permit for 308 Steele St.
The Architectural Review Board will consider a conditional use permit for a non-owner-occupied short-term rental at 308 Steele St. in the Special Capital Historic Zoning District. The applicant, Edward Koneczny, requests this permit; staff recommends approval, noting the cap of 56 such rentals in the district…
Commission to decide on demolishing two Monmouth Street buildings
The Newport Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing on an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish structures at 304 and 306 Monmouth Street. The application is from S&S Parking LLC. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the April 22, 2026 regular meeting.
ARC to review porch and walkway changes at 2544 Glenmary Avenue
The Cherokee Triangle Architectural Review Committee is meeting to consider a request to cover a historic concrete porch floor with slate and replace part of the historic concrete walkway with flagstone at 2544 Glenmary Avenue. This is the only new business item on the agenda.
Committee to decide on porch floor and walkway changes at 2544 Glenmary
The Cherokee Triangle Architectural Review Committee is considering a request to cover the historic concrete porch floor with slate and replace a portion of the historic concrete walkway with flagstone at 2544 Glenmary Avenue. This is a single item on the agenda for a vote on a certificate of appropriateness.