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Frequently
Asked Questions
1. What is the Comprehensive Plan?
The comprehensive plan is a long-range vision and guide for public and private development in Kenton County. The plan includes such elements as demographics, utilities, land use, transportation and so on. Together, these elements form a guide outlining the existing and potential future development for Kenton County. As per the Kentucky Revised Statutes the Comprehensive Plan is required to be updated as necessary every five years. The Comprehensive Plan Update: 2006-2026 for Kenton County was adopted in December 2006. For more information, click here.
2. What is the difference between zoning and future land use recommendations found within the Comprehensive Plan?
Zoning includes a set of regulations associated with a piece of property and specifies areas in which residential, industrial, recreational or commercial activities may take place within an area. Future land use recommendations outline the best fit for future development in the County.
3. How does the future land use map affect my property?
The future land use map is a recommendation for how an area or property should be used. In the future when a property develops or redevelops, the future land use map provides a starting point for suggesting how it should be developed.
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4. How is the Comprehensive Plan used in the decision making process?
When a zone change is requested the request is analyzed based on recommendations in the comprehensive plan. If the requested change is not in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan then the applicant is asked to demonstrate one of the following:
A) That the existing zoning classification given to the property is inappropriate and that the proposed zoning classification is appropriate; or B) that there have been major changes of an economic, physical or social nature within the area involved which were not anticipated in the adopted comprehensive plan and which have substantially altered the basic character of such area.
In addition the comprehensive plan offers guidance on environmental concerns in Kenton County such as hillside and riparian protection, watershed planning and green infrastructure.
5. Who can help me understand what is planned for a particular property or area?
You may call or visit the Long Range Planning department to get more information on the future recommendations in the Comprehensive Plan for any property/area in Kenton County. You can email your questions to klogsdon(at)nkapc.org or reach us at 859.331.8980
6. Where can I find demographic information regarding population, housing, income, etc?
You may call or visit the Long Range Planning department to get more information on demographic information. You can email your questions to klogsdon(at)nkapc.org or reach us at 859.331.8980
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