The Independence City Council enacted a new ordinance that allows front yard fencing on standard corner lots, but not reverse lots, in response to residents’ concerns and appeals to the Kenton County Planning Commission.
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Local leaders discuss affordable housing crisis
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce held its monthly Eggs ‘n Issues breakfast and panel to discuss affordable housing on Tuesday. Panelists discussed the factors that caused the issue and what both public and private institutions can do to address it.
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Residents call for affordable housing at Kenton County comprehensive plan input session
Eastside residents expressed concerns about affordable housing, public transit, recreation, and transparency of public institutions in their input for the county’s comprehensive plan update.
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Kenton County Planning Commission recommends Fort Wright zoning ordinance update
The Kenton County Planning Commission has recommended a revision to Fort Wright’s zoning ordinance, reducing the number of zones to 14 and streamlining processes.
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Kenton County Planning Commission approves public review for Taylor Mill Firehouse
Kenton County Planning Commission approved a public facilities review for a new Taylor Mill fire house, which is slated to be constructed on roughly two acres of land on Taylor Mill Road. The house would be roughly 12,000 square feet, would have 9 off-street parking spaces and 23 existing shared spaces and would also feature space for truck maneuvering.
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Kenton County officials prepare for medical weed regulations
Kenton County officials discussed the soon-to-be implemented administrative regulations around medical cannabis at the Kenton County Mayors Group meeting on Saturday. The state is responsible for issuing certifications to businesses and professionals to grow, sell and prescribe cannabis, but cities are free to allow or prohibit the establishment of such businesses however they see fit.
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Kenton County preps for new medical cannabis law
Kenton County Planning and Development Services is drawing up model zoning regulations for cities to consult when considering how to plan for the impending legalization of medical cannabis in 2025, and the county is offering assistance to cities that want to allow zoning for growing sites, dispensaries, processing facilities and testing facilities.
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Independence City Council continues to revise potential trailer regulations
The Independence City Council continued discussions about city regulations of utility trailers at their meeting Monday night, following a vote from the Kenton County Planning Commission in November to table discussions on revisions to the city’s ordinance. Independence began regulating trailers in the 2000s after the city’s code enforcement department started getting complaints about trailers […]
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Talent Magnet Institute highlights representatives from five local employers
A Newport-based workforce and leadership development consulting firm presented representatives from five regional employers with an inaugural Unconventional Leaders Award. The ceremony was held at the Metropolitan Club in the Covington RiverCenter. Each awardee already partnered with Talent Magnet Institute for team services such as leadership development courses, coaching opportunities, and customized training. The following […]