Since the beginning of the year, the new City Commissioners have been having a discussion about whether the historic preservation ordinance should be reduced or even done away with all together.

The City is now following up on this discussion with a mail survey which you may have already received. See: http://www.frankfort.ky.gov/blog/2013-05-16/planning-department-seeks-comments-concerning-historic-preservation. This survey was mailed to property owners in the local historic zones only.

According to the Planning Director, ‘The survey will be reviewed, and proposed changes to the Historic Preservation Guidelines will be prepared for future public comments, hearings, and potentially adoption. This will be the first of several opportunities for public input, however, returning this survey will help staff in the initial drafting of the proposed changes.’

The survey takes about 10-20 minutes depending on how detailed you want to get.

It is important that changes to an ordinance which has such impact on the character of our historic neighborhoods receive more public attention. It would be extremely helpful for you to fill out this form and encourage as many residents/property owners in our historic districts to respond to this survey as possible, particularly those who value the character of their neighborhoods

Thank you for supporting preservation and continuing to make our historic neighborhoods better.