Covington, Kentucky Zoning Ordinance - The City of Covington

Article 1.Introduction/Legal FrameworkSection 1.01 Title.................................................................................................... 1-1Section 1.02 Authority ........................................................................................... 1-1Section 1.03 Effective date..................................................................................... 1-1Section 1.04 Applicability ...................................................................................... 1-1Section 1.05 Purposes ............................................................................................ 1-1Section 1.06 Rules of Construction/Interpretation .............................................. 1-2Section 1.07 Official Zoning Map ..........................................................................1-4Section 1.08 Interpretation of Zone Boundaries................................................... 1-5Section 1.09 Zoning Classification upon Annexation ...........................................1-6Section 1.10 Minimum Requirements ..................................................................1-6Section 1.11 Conflicting Provisions.......................................................................1-6Section 1.12 Nature of Provisions .........................................................................1-6Section 1.13 Transitional Provisions.....................................................................1-6Section 1.14 Severability........................................................................................1-9Section 1.01 TitleThe official title of this zoning ordinance is the “Zoning Ordinance of the City ofCovington, Kentucky.” It is referred to throughout this document as the “zoningordinance.”Section 1.02 AuthorityThis zoning ordinance is adopted pursuant to the powers granted and limitationsimposed by state law including the authority granted by KRS Chapter 100.Section 1.03 Effective dateThe provisions of this zoning ordinance become effective on [effective date to beinserted] unless otherwise expressly indicated.Section 1.04 ApplicabilityTo the extent allowed by law, the regulations of this zoning ordinance apply to alldevelopment, public or private, within the corporate limits of the City of Covington.Section 1.05 PurposesThe purposes of this zoning ordinance are to:1.05.01 promote the public health, safety and general welfare of the citizens ofCovington;1.05.02 provide a guide for the orderly and harmonious physical developmentof the city;1.05.03 promote harmonious relationships among land uses and orderly andcompatible land use and development patterns;1.05.04 implement the policies and goals contained within officially adoptedplans, including the Comprehensive Plan;Covington, KentuckyZoning Ordinance Draft: 6/22/05Page 1-1