Sophisticated zoning applicants often spend as much or more time in the pre-application planning process as they do in the official rezoning process.

The Comprehensive Plan is the “blueprint” or “road map” for the zoning process in all Kentucky communities with zoning laws and “planning units”.

Subdivision regulations may be adopted by a Planning Commission (except where an urban-county government is involved) that has completed “the objectives, land use plan, transportation plan, and community facilities elements of a comprehensive plan”.

In Kentucky administrative land use matters generally involve applications to rezone, variances, waivers and conditional use permits.  This outline will focus on the rezoning process.

It is important to consider the difference between a “subdivision” and “subdivision regulations.” This article will guide the process.

In Kentucky, the right of eminent domain is a constitutionally recognized right belonging to the state. Read more...

Kentucky attorneys involved with real estate and zoning matters need to be familiar with Kentucky’s rules applying to nonconforming uses. 

This article explains how the new versus old local Subdivisions Regulations compare as respects adjoining/connecting streets; the second being the historical approach to local development exactions.

Sophisticated zoning applicants often spend as much or more time in the pre-application planning process as they do in the official rezoning process.