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Erlanger takes first step on redevelopment assessment moratorium ordinance
Summary
Council gave first reading to an ordinance creating a redevelopment and assessment moratorium program, which would temporarily pause property tax assessments for qualifying commercial demolition and rebuild projects; the ordinance originated with the small business task force and will return for future readings.
Erlanger — The City Council gave first reading Feb. 6 to an ordinance that would create a redevelopment and assessment moratorium program aimed at encouraging certain private redevelopment projects, the city attorney said.
City Attorney Gatlin said the ordinance—which came from the small business task force—defines qualifying commercial facilities and contemplates a property‑tax moratorium for certain redevelopment activities, including complete demolition and rebuilds and certain residential work tied to redevelopment. "It creates a moratorium, basically for the redevelopment," Gatlin said when introducing the ordinance on first reading. The first reading was noted for the minutes and council did not vote to adopt the ordinance at this meeting.
Why it matters: A redevelopment assessment moratorium is a tool some cities use to encourage reinvestment by temporarily limiting increases in property tax assessments for qualifying improvements. The ordinance will require further readings and staff work to define eligibility and administrative procedures before any moratorium could be implemented.
What comes next: The ordinance was read for the first time and entered into the minutes; council will take subsequent readings and/or amendments at a future meeting as required for adoption.
Sources: Council proceedings Feb. 6, 2026; City Attorney Gatlin.
