Fort Thomas seeks tougher exterior-material rules for Alexander Pike projects
The Planning Commission considered UDO edits that would prohibit plain concrete block on Alexander Pike mixed-use and neighborhood commercial facades while allowing architectural split-face concrete masonry units; the Design Review Board would retain waiver authority for acceptable alternatives.
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During the June 17 hearing, staff proposed amending design standards for the Alexander Pike mixed‑use area and neighborhood commercial/office districts to prohibit plain concrete block and instead permit architectural split‑face concrete masonry units (CMUs) and other higher-quality masonry. Mark Stewart noted the Design Review Board will retain authority to approve exceptions for alternatives that meet design intent and appearance standards.
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