Covington, Kentucky Zoning Ordinance - The City of Covington

Article 12 Review ProceduresSection 12.04 Zoning Map Amendments (Rezonings)amendment is consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan, or inthe absence of such a finding, that one or more of the following apply:1. that the existing zoning classification given to the property isinappropriate, and that the proposed zoning classification isappropriate; and2. that there have been major changes of an economic, physical, orsocial nature in the area involved that were not anticipated inthe adopted comprehensive plan and that have substantiallyaltered the basic character of the area.B. Required findings must be in writing and be accompanied by a writtenreport that explicitly describes the reasons and substantiation for suchfindings. The findings and written report must be recorded in theminutes and records of the Planning Commission and the CityCommission, as applicable.12.04.07 Notice to NKAPCPursuant to KRS 147.705, the City Commission must, within 60 days after adoptionof any zoning ordinance or zoning map amendment, furnish a copy of the adoptedamendment to the Northern Kentucky Area Planning Commission.12.04.08 Changes/Amendments to Development PlansA. Minor Changes1. If the submittal of detailed engineering data was waived by the[Insert Official] in the initial submission of the developmentplan, then such data must be submitted for review in accordancewith the building permit procedures of Section 12.11 before apermit may be issued for construction.2. The [Insert Official], in reviewing the Stage I development plan,may authorize minor changes from the approved developmentplan, provided that the adjustments do not affect the spatialrelationship of structures, change land uses, increase overalldensity, alter circulation patterns (vehicular and pedestrian),decrease the amount or usability of open space or recreationareas, or permit activities that do not comply with this zoningordinance.B. AmendmentsAny amendments to approved Stage I development plans, except forthose minor adjustments which are permitted by the [Insert Official]as noted in Section 12.04.08A.2, must be resubmitted as new zoningmap applications.12.04.09 Concurrent Processing of Variances andConditional Use PermitsA. In accordance with KRS 100.203, an applicant, at the time of filing anapplication for a zoning map amendment, may elect to:1. have any necessary variances or conditional use permits for thesubject property be heard and finally decided by the PlanningCovington, KentuckyZoning Ordinance Draft: 6/22/05Page 12-9