Campbell County, KY Environmental Rules: Flood Zones (2026)

Under Chapter 151 of the county code, no development may occur in a mapped special flood hazard area without a permit obtained from the Floodplain Administrator before work begins. Applicants must submit plans drawn to scale showing the location, dimensions, and elevations of the site, any existing or proposed structures, fill, storage of materials, and drainage facilities. Endorsement by the Floodplain Administrator is required before the state can process a floodplain construction permit under the Energy and Environment Cabinet's program. 48(B). Once the lowest floor is placed, the permit holder must submit an as-built elevation certification prepared by a registered land surveyor or professional engineer before construction continues; the Floodplain Administrator reviews the survey and can order corrections or a stop-work order if the submission is deficient or missing.

The Fiscal Court adopted the current floodplain management ordinance by Ord. O-17-13 on December 18, 2013, exercising authority the General Assembly delegated to local governments under KRS Chapter 100. The chapter is written as a floor, not a ceiling: where it conflicts with another ordinance, easement, covenant, or deed restriction, the more restrictive standard controls, and the rules apply only to the unincorporated county since incorporated cities within Campbell County administer their own floodplain programs.