Planning and Development is in charge of all planning and zoning activities within the City. Day to day activities include answering inquiries about development related issues, reviewing zoning compliance for new houses, decks, fences and swimming pools. Planning and Development also coordinates review of development plans for residential and commercial development.

Planning and Development also works closely with Economic Development on updating and implementing new City Improvements Programs.

The Comprehensive Plan for the City of Newport is a document, which states an overall vision for the community and establishes desired goals.

The Comprehensive Plan is comprised of several components. These include:

1. Demographic Profile

2. Neighborhood Profile

3. Economic Overview

4. Existing Land Use

5. Environmental Conditions

6. Development Pressures

7. City Center Development Plan

8. CBD Redevelopment and Revitalization

The Newport Zoning Ordinance is available free from our web site, or if you would like to purchase a hard copy of the Zoning Ordinance or Comprehensive Plan, you may do so at the Newport Municipal Complex located at 998 Monmouth Street, Newport, Kentucky 41071.

Residents may not realize that even the smallest of home improvements may require approval by Planning and Development. Before commencing with any home project, please contact our Planning and Development Coordinator to verify if a permit is necessary.

Greg Tulley
Development Services Director
Phone: (859) 292-3637
Fax: (859) 292-3669
Email: gtulley@newportky.gov