Zoning Ordinance updates can be found under the Zoning Ordinance, Comprehensive Plan and Subdivision Regulations tab.

The General Services Department assists the community with information pertaining to building and zoning regulations, street maintenance, building permits, yard sale permits, tree planting and removal requests, and zoning violations. If you have a question for the General Services Department, please contact them at 859-572-1210.

Contact:

Kevin Barbian
General Services Director: kbarbian@ftthomas.org

Mark Stewart Building Inspector/Zoning Administrator: mstewart@ftthomas.org

Cheri Scherpenberg General Services Assistant: cscherpenberg@ftthomas.org

Sam Shelton Code Enforcement: sshelton@ftthomas.org

TO REPORT A POTHOLE: Please email Cheri Scherpenberg at cscherpenberg@ftthomas.org

PLEASE NOTE: IF THE POTHOLE IS LOCATED ON A STATE ROUTE WITHIN THE CITY, YOU MUST CONTACT THE KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION CABINET, DISTRICT 6, AT 859-341-2700 TO HAVE IT ADDRESSED. A LIST OF STATE ROUTES ARE BELOW:

Memorial Parkway
River Road
Grandview Avenue
U.S. 27/Alexandria Pike
Route 8/Mary Ingles Parkway

CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD NOTICE OF CITATIONS

FORT THOMAS BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
The Board of Adjustment meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:00. The application deadline is the first Tuesday of the month to ensure proper advertising of the case to be presented to the Board. If you are looking to build a home, put on an addition, install a pool or add anything to your property, please check with our office to ensure that you do not need a variance before you begin your project.

The Board of Adjustment is a 7 member Board. The members include: James Beineke – Chairman, Carol Dixon – Secretary, Steve Dauer, Carla Austin, Susan Wingard, and Tom Duckworth.

FORT THOMAS PLANNING COMMISSION
The Planning Commission meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. for their business meeting and 7:00 p.m. for public hearings. The application deadline is the Friday prior to the meeting. If you are looking into development within Fort Thomas, splitting a lot or adding land to your lot, etc, please visit our office to obtain the proper applications and instructions.

The Planning Commission is a 7 member Commission. The members include: Dave Wormald – Secretary, Jerry Noran, Tim Michel, Larry Schultz and Pam Schweiss.

FORT THOMAS TREE COMMISSION
The Tree Commission meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. The Tree Commission reviews planting plans for proposed developments within the city, approves or denies tree planting and removal requests, manages an arbor day ceremony each year at one of our schools, along with many other duties.

The Tree Commission is a 7 member Commission. The members include: Joey Hood, Chairman, John Martin – Vice Chair, Barb Manyet, John Cody, Mike Rice, Leonard Beck, and Rex McBride.

FORT THOMAS DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
The Design Review Board meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at 6:00. The Design Review Board reviews facade improvements and sign applications within the city’s Central Business District and the Midway District.

The Design Review Board is a 5 member Board. The members include:
Jeff Sackenheim – Chairman, Mark Thurnauer – Secretary, Pat Hagerty, Barb Thomas, and Barry Petracco.

General Services Events

City Council | 7pm
June 5 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Tree Commission Meeting
June 13 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
City Wide Yard Sale | 8am
June 17 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Planning Commission Meeting
June 21 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Renaissance Board Meeting
June 26 @ 5:45 pm – 7:00 pm

General Services News

City of Fort Thomas<br>Part- Time Code Enforcement Officer<br>15 – 20 Hours per Week

March 31, 2023

The City of Fort Thomas is hiring a Part-Time Code Enforcement Officer to enforce nuisance ordinances within the city. Code Enforcement Officer Requirements: Successful candidate will possess a High School diploma, responding to and investigating complaints from the public, perform inspections of nuisance property, enforce city zoning code ordinances, sending notices and working with the…

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