Land Use & Zoning
Kentucky's land use planning must comply with state enabling legislation. If a local government adopts a zoning ordinance without state authority to do so, the ordinance may be:
AValid if the community supports it
BVoid for lack of enabling authority✓ Correct
CTemporarily valid until KREC approves it
DSubject to federal review
Explanation
Zoning ordinances derive their authority from state enabling legislation. A local zoning ordinance adopted without proper state authorization is void and unenforceable.
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