This week, in NKY local government meetings, Cold Spring will hold a vote to allow for the Martha Layne Collins Kroger zone change and expansion, while Elsmere gears up for its public hearing next month for council member Serena Owen’s removal. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week […]
Tag: Kenton County Planning Commission
County OKs zoning change for old Covington daycare
The Kenton County Planning Commission approved a zoning change for a former daycare center in Covington, in hopes of attracting buyers. The zoning change approval came last week after the property’s owner asked for the change to allow more businesses to go on the site, thus facilitating the building’s sale. Located on Benton Road in […]
Kenton County residents speak out in opposition to industrial development
CORRECTION: The original version of this article contained some incorrect information about statements made at the meeting. The relevant lines have been corrected. –LINK nky editorial, Feb. 9, 2025 Kenton County residents packed multiple rooms at the government center in Covington Thursday night to speak out in opposition to the county’s site readiness initiative, which […]
Covington’s new city hall approved by planning commission
The Kenton County Planning Commission approved a public facility review of Covington’s new city hall this week, which will be a three-story building on Scott Street.
Old Covington warehouse on track to be converted into apartments
The Kenton County Planning Commission has approved a zoning change that would allow for Covington-based developer Orleans Development to convert an old warehouse building into apartment buildings, with 39 units and 52 off-street parking spaces.
Crestview Hills medical cannabis zoning approved
The Kenton County Planning Commission has approved zoning regulations for medical cannabis businesses in Crestview Hills, which will now return to the city council for final approval.
Ludlow medical cannabis zoning approved
The Kenton County Planning Commission has approved zoning regulations for medical cannabis businesses in Ludlow, which will now be voted on by the city council.
Planning commission OKs Elsmere medical cannabis zoning
The Kenton County Planning Commission has approved zoning regulations for medical cannabis businesses in Elsmere, which will now be voted on by the city council.
First phase of Erlanger’s 1,000-acre adventure park clears planning commission
Erlanger’s proposed 1,000-acre adventure park, Eons, has been approved by the Kenton County Planning Commission for Phase 1, which will include a dog park, walking paths and bike paths.
Former IRS site rezoned to allow single-family homes
The Covington City Commission has approved the rezoning of the Covington Central Riverfront site to allow for single-family detached homes and single-family lot line properties.

