Covington, Kentucky Zoning Ordinance - The City of Covington

Article 12 Review ProceduresSection 12.13 Designation of Historic Buildings and Zones(a) Permitted and prohibited principal and accessory uses andstructures;(b) Minimum lot and setback requirements;(c) Maximum lot coverage by all buildings;(d) Maximum height of structures;(e) Off-street parking and loading requirements;(f) Control of signs and exterior illumination;(g) Control of exterior character of buildings and sites whenvisible from a public way only, and;(h) Recommended zoning amendments, closing of publicrights-of-way, creation of pedestrian walkways or commonareas and control of additions to or removal of existingbuildings where the controls and regulations are only forthe express purpose of preventing changes which arearchitecturally incompatible with the buildings, structures,or sites to be preserved.C. A review of the survey or study must be completed every 5 years orearlier if necessary.D. Once the historical structures or areas are compiled, the Urban DesignReview Board must propose to the City Commission that the findingsbe printed and a copy of all studies, reports, and the like, be madeavailable to the public library and the libraries of the various schoolsin the city.E. Historic area boundaries may not be extended beyond 100 feet of thehistoric area.F. Historic areas may be defined by specific boundaries. Both sides of thestreet may be included when desirable.12.13.07 Review and Decision-Making CriteriaTo be designated as historic, an area or structure must meet one or more of thefollowing criteria:A. Its value as a reminder of the cultural or archeological heritage of thecity, state, or nation;B. Its location as a site of a significant local, state, or national event;C. Its identification with a person or persons who significantlycontributed to the development of the city, state, or nation;D. Its identification as the work of a master builder, designer, or architectwhose individual work has influenced the development of the city,state, or nation;E. Its value as a building that is recognized for the quality of itsarchitecture, and that retains sufficient elements showingarchitectural significance;F. Its characteristic of an architectural style of a period;Covington, KentuckyZoning Ordinance Draft: 6/22/05Page 12-35