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Fort Thomas council advances Unified Development Ordinance amid public objections over downtown density and notice
Summary
The Fort Thomas City Council completed a first reading and approved findings for a new Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) after several residents urged more legal review, greater public notice and limits on apartment development in the Central Business District.
The Fort Thomas City Council completed a first reading and approved findings for a new Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) on a motion the council recorded as "made, seconded, and approved," while dozens of residents urged the council to slow the process, seek specialized zoning counsel and restore broader public notice.
Residents at the meeting pressed several themes: preserve the city’s small‑town character, avoid adding multi‑story apartments in the Central Business District, and ensure the UDO does not override the city’s design review guidelines. Peggy Maggio (37 South Shoreline) told the council the UDO draft was "a 450‑page" document…
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