What to Expect

Kenton County Planning Commission regular meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at 6:15 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (5:15 p.m. Central Standard Time) at the Kenton County Government Center, 1840 Simon Kenton Way, Kenton Chambers (2nd Floor), Covington, Kentucky. If you are an applicant or adjacent property owner (in the case of a map amendment), you will receive a notification letter before the public hearing that states the specific time, date, and location of the meeting. This information is also available on the calendar displayed on the home page.

Applicants

When you arrive at the public hearing, register as the applicant. You have up to 30 minutes to speak, but you don’t have to use the full time. Send any additional materials, such as photos or PowerPoint files, to staff at least 10 days before the meeting.

Public

If you’re interested in testifying before the Planning Commission, you’re welcome to do so at the public hearing. Please keep your comments to five minutes or less. When you arrive, you’ll need to register to speak as a proponent, an opponent, or a neutral attendee. Registration is required to testify, but you can decide later whether to speak. If you’re with a group, it may be helpful to designate a spokesperson to speak on its behalf.

I got a notice in the mail about a public hearing at Planning and Development Services what does this mean?
You received a notice because you own property either in or adjacent to an area that is being proposed for a zone change. The Kenton County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing, offering you an opportunity to provide your input on the proposed change.

When is the public hearing?
Public hearings are typically held on the first Thursday of each month at 6:15pm. The time, date and location of the public hearing is listed on the notification letter you received.

When is my issue going to be heard?
Check the pending items feature on our home page which includes an agenda with the order of issues being heard.

Am I allowed to speak on a matter?
Yes, you can speak as a proponent (for), opponent (against) or neutral party. To do so you must register by signing up at the table in the back of the room at the night of the meeting.

I registered to speak, does this mean I have to?
No, just because you signed up to speak does not require you to do so. You can decide later if you would like to speak.

I am disappointed with the Planning Commission’s decision what can I do about it?
In the case of a map or text amendment, the Planning Commission’s decision is a recommendation that is sent on to local officials in the jurisdiction where the site is located. The local jurisdiction may accept or overturn the Planning Commission’s decision. Follow up with your jurisdiction to see when they will be voting on the matter. The Planning Commission’s action is final in the case of a subdivision or cell tower.