Covington, Kentucky Zoning Ordinance - The City of Covington

Article 13 Review and Decision-Making BodiesSection 13.03 Urban Design Review Boardmade by a [Insert Official] in the enforcement of this zoningordinance.C. To hear and decide applications for conditional use permits to allowthe proper integration into the community of uses which arespecifically named herein.D. To hear and decide, in accordance with the provisions of this zoningordinance and the adopted comprehensive plan, requests for thechange from one nonconforming use to another or the enlargement orextension of certain nonconforming uses, pursuant to KRS 100.253.13.02.04 DecisionsA. In exercising its powers and duties, the Board of Adjustment may, solong as such action is in conformity with the provisions of this zoningordinance, reverse or affirm wholly or partly, or may modify the order,requirements, decision, or determination as made by the [InsertOfficial], from whom the appeal is taken.B. A majority of Board of Adjustment members present and voting willbe necessary to reverse any order, requirement, decision ordetermination of the [Insert Official], so long as such action is inconformity with the provisions of this zoning ordinance; or to decidein favor of the applicant on any matter on which it is required to passunder this zoning ordinance; or to effect any variation in theapplication of this zoning ordinance.C. The details of the decision of the Board of Adjustment must beforwarded to the [Insert Official].Section 13.03Urban Design Review Board13.03.01 PurposeA. The Urban Design Review Board and the procedures for which it isresponsible for implementing are intended to promote theeducational, cultural, travel, industry, and other economic resourcesand the general welfare of the city by preserving and protecting theold, historic, or architecturally worthy structures, sites, monuments,streetscapes, squares, and neighborhoods, and the unique character ofthe Historic Area which imparts distinctiveness to the city and whichserves as visible reminders of the history and cultural heritage of thecity, the state, and the nation.B. The Urban Design Review Board is established for the purpose ofstabilizing and improving property values in the Historic Area andencouraging new buildings and developments that will be harmoniouswith the existing historic buildings and districts but will notnecessarily be of the same architectural style. Regulations in suchareas are intended to protect against destruction of or encroachmentupon such areas, structures, or sites, to encourage uses which will leadto their continuance, conservation, and improvement in a mannerappropriate to the preservation of the cultural, social, economic,Covington, KentuckyZoning Ordinance Draft: 6/22/05Page 13-3