Kenton County benefits from various reports that offer detailed information in addition to the Kenton County Comprehensive Plan. These reports cover a wide range of countywide projects and specific policy issues, as well as detailed zoning recommendations for community areas. Below, you will find links to these important reports.

Special Projects

Medical Cannabis

• Medical Cannabis Overview
• Memo on Zoning Medical Cannabis (Updated: May 10, 2024)
• Timeline for Local Government Decision Making
• PDS has created a mapping tool to show the zoning locations that allow for medical cannabis dispensaries [KRS 218B.095(2)(a)]. Check it out here. 

Sober Living Facilities

• Memo on Zoning of Residential Care Facilities, Group Homes, and Sober Living Homes (Updated: October 8, 2021)
• Appendix

Short-Term Rentals

• Memo on Zoning Short-Term Rentals (Updated: January 31, 2023)
• Appendix

Small Area Studies

Small area studies offer a detailed approach to neighborhood-level planning. They comprehensively examine elements such as existing conditions, land use, and market potential. These studies are officially designated sections of the Kenton County Comprehensive Plan and provide specific details for their respective study areas.

• South Banklick Small Area Study (2006)
• I-275/KY 16 Improvement Area Land Use Study (2006)
• Independence Small Area Study (2007)
• Linden Gateway Small Area Study (2007)
• Park Hills Dixie Study (2010)
• Crescent Springs Gateway Study (2010)
• Roebling Point Study (2010)
• Latonia Small Area Study (2011)
• Villa Hills Study (2017)

Mobility Studies

• Kenton Connects (2018) – countywide bicycle and pedestrian plan
• KY 536 Scoping Study (2016)
• Kenton County Transportation Plan (2014) 
• Dixie Fix Study (2006)

Zoning Studies

• Commonwealth Station: Erlanger (2015)
• Independence Zoning Update (2012) 
• Linden Gateway Form Based Code (2009)
• Madison Avenue Form District (2007) 

Other Projects and Reports

• South Kenton County Survey- 2014
• The Hills Project- 2013
• I-275/KY 16 Improvement Area Land Use Appendix: Taylor Mill- 2006

Legacy Studies

These studies are no longer considered active or applicable for official purposes.  They are provided for historical research purposes only.

• Madison Pike (KY 17) Intersection Improvement Study, Ft. Wright, Final Report- 2006
• Kenton County Transportation Plan- 2003
• Kenton County Pedestrian Plan- 2001
• Kenton County Bicycle Plan- 1999