Covington, Kentucky Zoning Ordinance - The City of Covington

Article 5 Overlay ZonesSection 5.02 VP-O, Viewshed and Hillside Protection Overlay2. Retaining StructuresThe use of retaining structures when they will significantlyreduce grading and land disturbance is encouraged.C. Roads and DrivewaysDesign of roadways, driveways, and other circulation elements mustcomply with the following guidelines:1. Contours(a) Roadways and driveways must be aligned to follow naturalcontours where feasible. Long stretches of straight roadshould be avoided by using gentle horizontal and verticalcurves where feasible.(b) Roadways should not be parallel to one another to avoid a“shelving” effect on hillsides.2. Grading(a) The use of cul-de-sacs, loop streets, and commondriveways is encouraged if grading is reduced significantlyby their use. Cul-de-sacs must incorporate adequateturning radii to accommodate emergency vehicles.(b) Development should be kept as close as possible to thestreet serving it to minimize the need for long driveways.(c) A reduction in roadway width is encouraged if such adesign minimizes the amount of necessary earthwork.Approval of the [Insert Official] must be obtained.3. Parking(a) Whenever possible, parking should be provided withinstructures. When this is not feasible, lots and streets mustbe planned to maximize parking that is located on theuphill side of buildings.(b) Parking areas located on existing flat portions of the siteare encouraged.D. VegetationExisting vegetation must be preserved to the maximum extentpracticable and disturbed areas revegetated in conformance with thefollowing guidelines:1. Tree Protection(a) Development often necessitates the removal of trees toaccommodate roads, parking, buildings, and otherfacilities. Every effort must be made through the design,layout, and construction of development to incorporateand preserve as many trees as possible. Special attentionmust be directed towards preserving trees with a diameterof 8” or greater at a height of 24” from grade.Covington, KentuckyZoning Ordinance Draft: 6/22/05Page 5-4