Covington, Kentucky Zoning Ordinance - The City of Covington

Article 12 Review ProceduresSection 12.06 Stage I Development Plan Review12.05.04 AmendmentsAny amendments to plans, except for minor deviations that are permitted by thePlanning Commission, or its duly authorized representative, must be made inaccordance with the procedure required by this section, subject to the samelimitations and requirements as those under which the plans were originallyapproved.12.05.05 ExpirationAny amendment to the PUD Overlay zone is subject to the time constraints notedbelow. On expiration of the time period and any extensions thereto, the legislativebody may initiate a request for a public hearing by the Planning Commission inaccordance with the requirements of KRS Chapter 100 for the purpose ofdetermining whether the PUD Overlay zone should revert to its original zoningdesignation. A public hearing may be initiated if either of the following conditionsapplies:A. A Stage II Plan has not been approved by the Planning Commission,or its duly authorized representative, within 24 days of the date of theStage I plan approval and overlay zone amendment by the CityCommission. The City Commission is authorized to grant anextension of time if they determine, based on evidence provided bythe applicant, that prevailing conditions have not changed appreciablyto render the Stage I approved plan obsolete.B. Substantial construction has not been initiated within a period of 12consecutive months from the date of approval of the Stage II plan bythe Planning Commission, or its duly authorized representative. TheCity Commission is authorized to grant an extension of time if theydetermine, based on evidence provided by the applicant, thatconstruction was delayed due to circumstances beyond the applicant'scontrol and that prevailing conditions have not changed appreciablyto render the Stage I approved plan obsolete. The amount ofconstruction that constitutes initiating substantial construction mustbe as approved in the Stage II approved plan.Section 12.06Stage I Development Plan Review12.06.01 applicabilityA Stage I development plan must accompany all applications for zoning mapamendments in any Commercial (C), Industrial (I), or RU-2B, RU-1, and RU-0.5zoning classification, except for single- or two-unit dwellings, and all applicationsfor planned unit developments.12.06.02 applicationThe Stage I Plan must be drawn to a scale not smaller than one inch equals 100 feetand include on the plan or in accompanying documentation the followinginformation:A. The total area in the project;B. The present zoning of the subject property and all adjacent properties;Covington, KentuckyZoning Ordinance Draft: 6/22/05Page 12-16