Summary of Preliminary HB443 Changes (1.29.2025) 1.
Article 1 - Definitions a. Alterations or changes to the following definitions: i. Assisted Living Facilities ii. Drive-through Facilities iii. Elderly Housing iv. Environmentally Sensitive Area v. Extended Stay Hotel vi. Geologic Hazard Area vii. Home Based Businesses viii. Kennel ix. Lot Line x. Micro-distillery xi. Building Story xii. Stub-Streets xiii. Temporary Construction Trailer xiv. Vehicular Use Area
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Article 6 - Amendments a. Amended ZOTA application procedure, per Attorney General opinion guidance. b. Clarified conditional zoning limits to align with KRS. c. Clarified review process for amending conditional zoning restrictions.
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Article 9 - Group Residential Projects a. Eliminated required Planning Commission hearing. b. Updated review process to reflect Article 21 changes.
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Article 11 - Interchange Service Business (B-5P) a. Removed discretionary elements related to location and review. b. Updated lot coverage requirements. c. Updated review process to reflect Article 21 changes.