Covington, Kentucky Zoning Ordinance - The City of Covington

Article 16 DefinitionsSection 16.02 Definitions of Words and Terms16.02.40 Concealed LightingAn artificial light source intended to illuminate the face of a sign, the direct sourceof which is shielded from public view and surrounding properties.16.02.41 Conditional UseA use which is essential to or would promote the public health, safety, or welfare inone or more zones, but which would impair the integrity and character of the zonein which it is located, or in adjoining zones, unless restrictions on location, size,extent, and character of performance are imposed in addition to those imposed inthis zoning ordinance.16.02.42 Conditional Use PermitLegal authorization to undertake a conditional use, issued by the [Insert Official],pursuant to authorization by the Board of Adjustment, consisting of two parts: (1) Astatement of the factual determination by the Board of Adjustment which justifiesthe issuance of the permit; and (2) A statement of the specific conditions whichmust be met in order for the use to be permitted.16.02.43 Conforming UseAny lawful use of a building, structure, lot, sign, or fence which complies with theprovisions of this zoning ordinance.16.02.44 Construction Sales and ServicesConstruction activities and incidental storage on lots other than construction sites.Also includes the retail or wholesale sale, from the premises, of materials used inthe construction of buildings or other structures other than retail sale of paint,fixtures, and hardware, but excludes those uses classified as “Vehicle Sales andService” use types. Typical uses include building materials stores, tool andequipment rental or sales and building contracting/construction offices.16.02.45 Consumer RepairProvision of repair services to individuals and households, but not to firms.Excludes “Vehicle Sales and Service” use types. Typical uses include appliancerepair shops, locksmiths, shoe and apparel repair and musical instrument repair.16.02.46 Cultural Exhibits and LibrariesMuseum-like preservation and exhibition of objects in one or more of the arts andsciences, gallery exhibition of works of art, or library collection of books,manuscripts, etc., for study and reading.16.02.47 Curb CutAny interruption or break in the line of a street curb in order to provide vehicularaccess to a street. In the case of streets without curbs, curb cuts will representconstruction of any vehicular access which connects to the street.16.02.48 Day CareUses providing care, protection and supervision for children or adults on a regularbasis away from their primary residence for less than 24 hours per day. There are 4types of Day Care uses:Covington, KentuckyZoning Ordinance Draft: 6/22/05Page 16-7