Zoning & land use in Kentucky local government
What Kentucky city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about zoning & land use — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
497 Kentucky meetings since 2024 covered zoning & land use. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Kentucky with the most zoning & land use activity
- Crestwood, KY (53)
- Clay, KY (51)
- Louisa, KY (50)
- Lexington, KY (50)
- Louisville, KY (36)
- Fairfield, KY (35)
- Middletown, KY (27)
- Frankfort, KY (25)
- Georgetown, KY (24)
- Henderson County, KY (23)
- LaFayette, KY (23)
- Danville, KY (19)
Latest matching meetings
Planning Commission drafts wind energy moratorium study plan
The Henderson County Planning Commission is discussing a draft framework for a series of public hearings on wind energy regulations. The framework outlines seven study topics including land use, noise, health impacts, safety, and environmental effects, with the goal of producing a draft ordinance. This meeting focuses…
Planning Commission reviews draft wind energy ordinance and study framework
The Henderson County Planning Commission will discuss the draft Wind Energy Public Hearing Plan. Topics include land use and siting criteria, noise and shadow flicker, regulatory framework, health impacts, safety, and environmental effects. The commission will consider a draft wind energy conversion systems (WECS)…
Draft wind energy ordinance and study plan to guide future turbine siting
The Planning Commission will review a draft public‑hearing plan that outlines study areas for wind energy conversion systems during the county moratorium. The agenda covers land‑use criteria, noise and shadow‑flicker limits, regulatory procedures, health impacts, and safety considerations. The commission is expected…
Planning commission to review proposed updated zoning ordinance
The Newport Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to review proposed changes to the city's Zoning Ordinance and recommend them to City Council.
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…
Board of Adjustments to review conditional use permit for 335 E 3rd Street
The Board of Adjustments will hold a special meeting to conduct a public hearing. The body will review a previously approved conditional use permit for a property located at 335 E 3rd Street.
Committee discusses park foraging rules, land transfer, and tree canopy strategies
The committee will consider an ordinance to allow foraging certain plants in Metro Parks. They are also reviewing a resolution to transfer 2.966 acres of Otter Creek Park to Meade County and a resolution regarding the Urban Forest Master 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…
Board approves $429,342 Planning Commission funding and multiple service agreements
At the special meeting, the Henderson Board of Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda that includes several resolutions and municipal orders allocating funds to city agencies and partners. The agenda also contains a second‑reading ordinance to amend job classifications and pay plans, and first‑reading items such…
Fairfield Zoning Board to review variance requests for three properties
The Board of Adjustment will consider variance applications for residential and commercial properties. The meeting includes the memorialization of a previous resolution and the approval of professional invoices.
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.
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.
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 to vote on Christian Academy of Louisville's conditional use permit in R-4 zone
The Board of Zoning Adjustment holds a public hearing on eight variance and conditional use permit requests. Items include a Christian Academy expansion in a residential zone, a pet resort, senior housing height variance, and three short-term rentals.
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.
Board to discuss conservation easement policies and Hilliard Musselman project
The Louisville/Jefferson County Environmental Trust Oversight Board will review policies for considering donations of land and conservation easements. The board will also hold a discussion regarding the Hilliard Musselman Conservation Easement.
Shelbyville City Council considers zoning change for 833 Harrington Mill Road
The City Council will review a zoning request for a property on Harrington Mill Road and discuss data centers. The body will also consider bid approvals for public works equipment and paving.
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.
Board to decide on 10-foot height variance for 13th Street home
The Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing on a request from Sabo Design Associates for a height variance at 402 & 410 W 13th Street. The variance would allow a 10-foot increase in height for a single-family home as part of a plan to redivide two lots into six. The applicant argues the height is needed to…
Planning Commission reviews draft wind energy ordinance and study framework
The Henderson County Planning Commission will examine the draft wind energy conversion system (WECS) ordinance and its associated study plan. Topics include land‑use and siting criteria, noise and shadow‑flicker limits, health and annoyance impacts, and safety and engineering considerations. The commission will also…
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…
Commission to discuss Draft Comprehensive Plan and ordinance amendments
The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings to discuss a Draft Comprehensive Plan and amendments to Chapter 82 of the Princeton Code of Ordinances. The body will consider making recommendations on these items to the City Council.
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.
Princeton P&Z meeting scheduled for August 3, 2026
The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting on August 3, 2026, at 6:30 PM in Council Chambers. The agenda includes a call to order, pledge of allegiance, public appearance, consent agenda, public hearings, regular agenda items, and information updates.
Board of Adjustment to hold hearing for 7700 Cloverlea Drive
The Board of Adjustment will conduct a public hearing regarding a request for 7700 Cloverlea Drive. The board will also discuss a variance extension request for 1001 Ferndale.
Fiscal Court to review disaster recovery and zoning recommendations
The Fiscal Court will hear updates on disaster recovery efforts and review recommendations from the Planning Commission regarding zoning and two specific rezonings. The court will also consider funding agreements and contract approvals.
Board of Zoning Adjustment to review duplex and short-term rental requests
The Board is considering a conditional use permit for a duplex in the city and several variance and permit requests for properties in Franklin County. These include requests to reduce front setbacks and allow short-term rentals.
City Commission to vote on zoning amendments and fire department agreement
The City Commission will consider several text amendments to the Paducah Zoning Ordinance regarding mobile home parks and residential zones. The body will also vote on a procurement code amendment and an agreement with the Professional Firefighters of Paducah, Local 168.
Danville City Commission discusses budget amendments and zoning changes
The City Commission will consider several zone change recommendations and a budget amendment for FY26. The meeting also includes discussions on various service contracts, an apprenticeship agreement, and a new automated license plate reader policy.
Georgetown City Council discusses zoning, grants, and a data center moratorium
The City Council is reviewing several zoning ordinance amendments and grant awards for police and fire services. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the Royal Spring Cabin #2 condition and support for a Scott County data center moratorium.
Metro Council to consider moratorium on short-term rentals
The Committee on Committees will review legislation to impose a temporary moratorium on short-term rentals in residential zoning districts. The body will also discuss reappropriating funds for American Rescue Plan projects and a $21.4 million grant for roadway safety improvements.
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 to discuss campground regulations and zoning for growth impacts
The Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting with two items under old business: campground considerations (classified as major or minor) and discussion of zoning methods to reduce growth impacts. No specific proposals or votes are listed on the agenda. The meeting also includes new business and other…
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.
Planning Commission to consider four rezoning requests and a modification to pavement standards
The Frankfort Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on four requests to rezone properties from residential to agricultural districts and consider a request to modify pavement requirements for a development with karst topography.
Council to consider allowing window signs in Institutional Zone
The Crestview Hills City Council will hold first readings of two ordinances and a resolution. The ordinances would update the Architectural Review Board ordinance and amend the zoning ordinance to permit window signs in the Institutional Zone. The resolution would approve amendments to city personnel policies…
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…
Rezoning 7492 Dr. Hodge Rd from Agricultural to General Business
The Henderson City-County Planning Commission will consider approval of the June 2, 2026 minutes, two rezoning requests, and adoption of Chapter 12 of the Comprehensive Plan on solar energy systems. The rezoning requests involve 7492 Dr. Hodge Rd (0.7117 acres) changing from Agricultural to General Business, and a…
Fairfield Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting cancelled
The regular meeting of the Board of Adjustment scheduled for July 7, 2026, has been cancelled.