Zoning, building permits and septic rules in Bellefonte, Kentucky

Bellefonte’s own rules

• Building permitLimited

  Fences built inside Bellefonte city limits only; no general building permit rule was found

  • The quoted permit rule covers fences. It does not establish a permit requirement for houses or other structures.
  • Appeals of the building inspector's decisions go to the board of zoning adjustment.

  “permit. prior to erection, a building permit issued by the building inspector who must approve fence location, type, design, and construction materials must be obtained. appeals of the building inspector's decisions may be made to the board of zoning adjustment.”

• Local zoningPresent (with conditions)

  Land inside Bellefonte city limits (Greenup County, KY). The city's codified ordinances refer to a city zoning ordinance and a board of zoning adjustment that apply inside the city.

  • The title of the zoning ordinance and its district map were not located; the conclusion rests on the city's own code references to its zoning ordinance and board of zoning adjustment.
  • The Greenup County Joint Planning Commission, of which Bellefonte is an agency member, makes recommendations to member agencies on initial zoning and zoning changes under KRS 100.

  “original planning & zoning ordinance no. 1-87 an ordinance of the city of bellefonte, kentucky establishing the planning and zoning of said city and providing for its enforcement and other matters”

• Subdividing landRegulated (with conditions)

  Land divisions and new subdivisions inside Bellefonte city limits

  • Subdivisions that need a variance require city approval under the amended regulations.
  • Subdivision lot frontage, depth and area requirements apply (see minimum lot size claim; final figures not confirmed).

  “minimum lot size ordinance no. 2-1996 an ordinance of the city of bellefonte kentucky, amending the november, 1990 subdivision regulations of the city of bellefonte, kentucky;”

Still unanswered

We looked and could not find an official answer yet. Silence is not permission; ask Bellefonte or Greenup County directly.

• Owner-builder exemption — Owner-builders constructing their own home inside Bellefonte city limits
• Building code adopted — New construction inside Bellefonte city limits
• Inspections — New dwellings inside Bellefonte city limits
• Certificate of occupancy — Occupancy of new dwellings inside Bellefonte city limits
• Zoning districts — Zoning district map and district list for Bellefonte city

Each answer was extracted from an official source and independently re-checked against that source by a second reviewer. That is an evidence check, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the authority before you buy or build.