Introduced January 9, 2026
SB53
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Amend KRS 100.275 to affirm that planning units and commissions and boards thereof may hold public hearings and accept public comments concerning the approval of subdivision plats and development plans.
Plain-language summary
This bill clarifies that local planning units, commissions, and boards in Kentucky are allowed to hold public hearings and take public comments when deciding whether to approve subdivision plats and development plans. It reinforces the public's opportunity to weigh in on local land use decisions before new developments or subdivisions are approved. Who it may affect: residents and property owners near proposed developments, local planning and zoning boards, and developers seeking subdivision or development plan approvals.
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Legislative History
Primary Sponsor
Reginald Thomas
Senator · Senate District 13
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