Environmental Rules in Kenton County, KY (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Kenton County, Kentucky.
Verified from official government sources
Stormwater Management
Any driveway or entrance connecting to a Kenton County road must meet the drainage standards in Code § 95.11: an entrance pipe no smaller than 15 inches in diameter and 20 feet long, catch basins roughly every 50 feet, and a licensed engineer's 25-year and 100-year storm analysis for any major drainage change.
Kenton County Right-of-Way Drainage Rules
Some RestrictionsKenton County Code of Ordinances § 95.11
Any entrance whether in a rural or urban area, shall not obstruct or restrict the normal water drainage along or across the county road, unless suitable provisions are made therefor. The Public Works Superintendent shall be satisfied that the type, size, and installation of the drainage features proposed in the application are adequate for present and foreseeable future requirements and have a ...
Erosion Control
Kenton County will not issue a right-of-way grading or excavation permit under Code § 95.06(C) if the work "will create erosion or stability problems." The standard is written into the county's driveway and entrance permitting scheme, not a stand-alone construction-site erosion ordinance.
Kenton County Right-of-Way Grading Erosion Rule
Some RestrictionsKenton County Code of Ordinances § 95.06
Permits may not be issued if: (A) The grading work or excavation will adversely affect natural drainage. (B) The grading work or excavation will expose unsightly views. (C) The grading work or excavation will create erosion or stability problems.
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