82.660 Creation of overlay districts -- Contents of ordinance -- Effect of establishment of district. - Kentucky Statutes

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82.660 Creation of overlay districts -- Contents of ordinance -- Effect of establishment of district. (1) A city legislative body, except for urban-county governments, may by ordinance create one (1) or more overlay districts pursuant to this section to provide additional
regulations for design standards and development within any area of the city
determined to be:
(a) An area that has historical, architectural, natural, or cultural significance that is suitable for preservation or conservation; or (b) An area that is located near a river or other body of water, or along an established commercial corridor that has a special character related to the
location that is suitable for conservation. (2) Upon the establishment of an overlay district, development within the area shall conform to all zoning regulations applicable to the area and shall also conform to all
overlay district regulations. (3) An ordinance establishing an overlay district shall, at a minimum, include the following provisions:
(a) An accurate description of the boundaries of the district;
(b) A description of the historical, architectural, cultural, aesthetic, natural, or other distinctive characteristics of the district that are to be preserved or
conserved; (c) A delegation of responsibility for the administration of overlay regulations to an appropriate entity of city government pursuant to KRS 82.670; (d) The standards, guidelines, or criteria that shall govern development within the district to preserve, conserve, or protect the historical, architectural, cultural,
aesthetic, or other distinctive characteristics of the district. These standards,
guidelines, or criteria may be set out descriptively in the ordinance or by
illustration, and may incorporate by reference established architectural
standards or guidelines; and (4) Any city participating in the Certified Local Government Historic Preservation Program shall comply with the regulations of the Kentucky Heritage Commission. (5) Upon the effective date of the establishment of an overlay district, no person shall begin any major structural change or any ordinary repairs to any building or
structure or change or create any surface parking lot, or clear a parcel or lot of trees
or other major vegetation, or change the appearance to signage within an overlay
district until the city has issued a permit, without cost, certifying that the person has
complied with the provisions of the overlay district regulations governing the
district. This prohibition shall not apply to emergency repairs that need to be made
to a building or structure within an overlay district. Effective: July 13, 1990
History: Created 1990 Ky. Acts ch. 479, sec. 2, effective July 13, 1990.