Planning Services

Planning and Development Services (PDS) provides long range planning and plan implementation support services to the Kenton County Planning Commission and the jurisdictions within Kenton County. Planning projects may range in scale from specific sites, a neighborhood, an entire jurisdiction, or even the entire county. Types of projects may cover a wide range of topics as well. They may cover mobility/traffic, zoning, land use, redevelopment, and recreational to name a few.

Kenton County benefits from the Direction 2030 comprehensive plan which is required to be updated every 5 years. 

To learn more about these services, or to view copies of adopted plans and studies, please browse through the other Planning Services pages using the sidebar menu.

Contact Staff

Email Andy Videkovich, AICP - Planning Manager

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Who can request planning assistance?

A:

PDS Planning staff typically works with governments or neighborhood groups to provide planning assistance. That said, our primary responsibility is service to the community. If you have a planning question and would like to learn more about how we might be able to help, please contact Andy Videkovich, Planning Manager.

Q: How are requests handled?

A:

Each year, Planning staff contacts the jurisdictions within Kenton County and issues a general “Request for Assistance.”  This process enables staff to learn of projects that jurisdictions might be considering, provides a mechanism to rank projects, and serves as the basis of our yearly work program.  For more information on the Request for Assistance process please contact Andy Videkovich, Planning Manager.

Q: Is there a cost for planning assistance services?

A:

The PDS Management Board has established a 35% local match for projects like small area studies or other efforts that apply to cities. For projects that require a local match, the project scope is estimated by planning staff, which produces an overall cost estimate. PDS covers 65% of this cost, with the member jurisdiction contributing the remaining 35%. For more information on costs for planning services please contact Andy Videkovich, Planning Manager.