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The court voted unanimously to approve Ordinance 2024-11, a rezoning of approximately 19.473 acres at 942 and 948 Clifton Road from A-1 (agriculture) and CO-1 (conservation) to A-4, following a recommendation from the planning commission. County Attorney (unnamed) read a summary of the second reading to the court, noting the commission's findings and that the map will be amended upon plat approval by the commission.

The court also approved second reading of Ordinance 2024-12, a broad zoning text amendment that repeals and replaces Articles 3 and 4 in full, amends Article 5 and Article 9, and enacts a new section addressing medicinal cannabis facilities. The county attorney said the new Article 3 reorders provisions under the heading \"review bodies, administration and violations,\" removes jail as a penalty for ordinance violations and replaces it with a revised fine schedule, and that the proposed medicinal cannabis language mirrors language adopted by the cities of Versailles and Midway.

Judge (unnamed) and the county attorney both noted the text amendment is substantial and that much of the new law may not apply to unincorporated areas; the county attorney said a dispensary, if it were ever sited in Woodford County, would likely be within the city of Versailles. The ordinance will be published in summary form as required for a second reading.

Magistrates also directed the county attorney to draft two additional zoning map amendment ordinances (for properties on Cummins Ferry Road and Delaney Ferry Road) and voted to place those drafted measures on a future agenda. The court gave unanimous approval to that directive and the county attorney said the drafts would be ready for the Jan. 28 meeting.

Several magistrates discussed — without adopting — a possible moratorium on parts of the zoning code (Articles 2 and 7) so the court could have time to review family-conveyance rules and farmland protections. The county attorney advised that a moratorium would itself require an ordinance, should include narrowly tailored language to avoid unintended consequences, and would require two readings to take effect. The court did not vote to establish a moratorium; several magistrates instead urged public outreach and a timely public hearing to gather input.

The fiscal court tentatively scheduled continued ordinance committee review and a public hearing in early February for the zoning text amendments and related changes. Planning and zoning staff and the planning commission were credited with having provided detailed briefings, and magistrates encouraged members of the public to review meeting recordings and the posted text ahead of the hearing.

Votes at a glance: Ordinance 2024-11 (rezoning, Clifton Road) \u001519.473 acres \u00151st mover: Miss Squire Brown; second: Miss Squire Gentry; outcome: approved unanimously. Ordinance 2024-12 (zoning text amendment, includes medicinal cannabis) \u00151st mover: Squire Gill; second: Squire Gentry; outcome: approved unanimously.

The court's discussion emphasized the importance of public input and careful drafting if the court pursues a moratorium or additional text changes.

Ending: County staff said finalized ordinance summaries for publication are on file with the clerk; the county attorney said the zoning map change will be reflected on the official map after plat approval by the planning commission.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Regular Meeting of the Woodford County Fiscal Court 1-14-2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Woodford County Fiscal Court approved a rezoning of Clifton Road parcels and adopted a sweeping zoning text amendment that adds medicinal cannabis provisions and reorganizes several articles of the county zoning code.","taxTitle","Woodford County, Kentucky","taxId",73313,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6687820,"Fiscal court promotes employee, OKs two-day floating holiday for emergency workers",133,590000,723000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2627362-4b62b9f207105d7c2d868f619216d5f1&start=590&end=723","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2627362-4b62b9f207105d7c2d868f619216d5f1/thumbnail_590000.jpg","/articles/6687820/Woodford-County/Kentucky/Fiscal-court-promotes-employee-OKs-two-day-floating-holiday-for-emergency-workers","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6687820-fa5bbf75934753362ebc276f86923c4a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771198910&Signature=jtu6lDaasuMg1hViNyT6LnvUu-90uWecOPLJdDhkilxG7xNIc8tg7en8yNNQjyPpwNZdk7PSpTjYPEhJC4i0C2rLEB9h3LeZZYo9aRK0wZs8nZPoSK3u8jyM16TnUBG9KsrhHOhNkIG8eC8MB-YyDQsr-T-AqxT~5-Zm6N~99bEVSQ81X1Gs~NCvTnMduX28N8WQf-4F-mmm~j7R6geIjVw-fuezpr777e0RGQ6vQH~CrEimqohMZHmeOoV4UxYzUBwcPFEotWde-D08-os1sUaDLp-nQiMnAraFsMjdRidudIJjXwlrdZf2L0867fFCtM3xpViGyKZLiNdfdifYqw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Woodford County Fiscal Court approved the personnel committee's recommendations, including a promotion and a two-day floating holiday for employees who worked response shifts during the county's recent state of emergency.

The court accepted a personnel committee recommendation to promote Eleanor Green (job title in transcript: technician) to officer (as recorded). The motion was made by Squire Curl and seconded by Squire Gentry and carried on voice vote.

Magistrates also unanimously approved a two-day floating holiday for county employees who worked during the emergency response on Monday or Tuesday of the declared disaster. The county executive (Judge) said county staff will set the criteria for eligibility; approved employees may schedule the two floating holiday days with their supervisors and may use them any time before the end of the current fiscal year. The personnel committee described the vote as unanimous and the fiscal court approved the committee recommendation without recorded opposition.

The court also approved other routine personnel orders that were forwarded by the committee.

Ending: The judge said staff will publish eligibility criteria and scheduling procedures; supervisors will manage approval for use of the floating holiday days.","Woodford County magistrates approved a promotion in the county workforce and granted a two-day floating holiday for employees who worked during the recent state of emergency; personnel order and committee recommendations were approved unanimously.","actionData","errors"]

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Woodford County fiscal court approves rezoning, adopts comprehensive zoning text changes including medical cannabis rules

Fiscal court promotes employee, OKs two-day floating holiday for emergency workers