Environmental Rules in Franklin County, KY (2026)
4 rules for unincorporated Franklin County, Kentucky.
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Stormwater Management
In unincorporated Franklin County, Kentucky, no development application is approved without a storm water management plan, and an engineer must sign it. Franklin County Code § 152.06 sends the design details to the Storm Water Procedures Manual, and the County Planning and Zoning Director is the approving agency. Violations carry fines of $100 to $500 per offense.
Franklin County, Kentucky Storm Water Management Plan Rules
Some RestrictionsFranklin County Code § 152.06
(A) No application for development will be approved unless it includes a storm water management plan detailing in concept how runoff and associated water quality impacts resulting from the development will be controlled or managed. This plan must indicate whether storm water will be managed on-site or off-site and, if on-site, the general location and type of practices. The Storm Water Procedur...
Erosion Control
In unincorporated Franklin County, Kentucky, every land-disturbance activity must use erosion protection and sediment control measures designed from the county's Storm Water Procedures Manual, under Franklin County Code § 153.04. Notices of violation and stop work orders enforce the chapter, and violations carry fines of $100 to $500 per offense, with each day a separate offense.
Franklin County, Kentucky Erosion and Sediment Control Rules
Some RestrictionsFranklin County Code § 153.04
The county has adopted a Storm Water Procedures Manual that is a compilation of rules, design criteria and standards of proven methods for controlling construction related surface runoff, erosion and sedimentation. The Storm Water Procedures Manual shall be used as a guide during the design and selection of appropriate erosion protection and sediment control (EPSC) measures and required as part...
Flood Zones
Franklin County Code §§ 155.295 to 155.317 require a development permit before any development in a special flood hazard area in unincorporated Franklin County, Kentucky. New homes must have the lowest floor, basement and mechanical equipment at least two feet above base flood elevation.
Franklin County, KY Flood Damage Prevention Rules
Significant RestrictionsFranklin County Code § 155.302(A), § 155.311(A)(1)
(A) A development permit shall be required in conformance with the provisions of this subchapter prior to the commencement of any development activities in the special flood hazard areas (SFHA). See § 155.309 of this chapter for instructions and explanation. ... (A) Residential construction. (1) New construction or substantial improvement of any residential structure (or manufactured home...
Flood Elevation Requirements
In unincorporated Franklin County, Kentucky, new homes and substantial improvements in a mapped flood hazard area must put the lowest floor, basement and mechanical equipment at least two feet above the base flood elevation. A licensed engineer or surveyor certifies the finished elevation, and the building inspection department verifies it.
Franklin County, KY Flood Elevation and Freeboard Rules
Some RestrictionsFranklin County Code § 155.311
§ 155.311 SPECIFIC STANDARDS. ... In all special flood hazard areas where base flood elevation data have been provided, as set forth in § 155.301 of this chapter, the following provisions are required. (A) Residential construction. (1) New construction or substantial improvement of any residential structure (or manufactured home) shall have the lowest floor, including basement, mechanical equip...
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