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Daviess County court holds second reading of one‑year moratorium on certain group housing, asks OMPC to review zoning
Summary
At a second reading Oct. 23, the Daviess County Fiscal Court advanced an ordinance proposing a one‑year moratorium on specified categories of group housing while the Owensboro Metropolitan Planning Commission reviews zoning; supporters said the pause will allow data collection and zoning review, and no public speakers opposed it at the meeting.
The Daviess County Fiscal Court on Oct. 23 conducted a second reading of an ordinance described in the record as 'KLC C 8 11-2025' that would pause applications for certain categories of group housing and related facilities for one year while the Owensboro Metropolitan Planning Commission reviews the county zoning ordinance.
The ordinance’s text, read into the record by a councilor, cites public input expressing concern about the locations of some group housing and says the moratorium is intended to allow the planning commission to collect data and determine whether zoning changes are needed. The court recorded that the moratorium would last one year if adopted.
Commissioner Condor, speaking during the discussion, said the moratorium is aimed at agencies that "are not necessarily performing the way that they should be" and read a passage submitted by Lauren Morrison of True North describing recovery outcomes: "We witnessed people move from hopelessness to independence, which looks like individuals working, paying taxes, parenting their children, volunteering, and contributing to the betterment of the community." Condor said that paragraph illustrates positive outcomes but that the court must also address other community concerns raised by citizens.
No public speakers asked to address this item at the meeting. A voice vote followed the reading and the court registered approval by voice. The record reflects that the court intends to work with the Owensboro Metropolitan Planning Commission to review potential ordinance changes.
The ordinance remained at the second-reading stage in the Oct. 23 session; the record does not show final adoption language or a signed ordinance in the minutes provided. Further procedural steps identified in the record include review and data collection by OMPC before any zoning changes are adopted.
