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

Chapter 151, most recently amended by Ord. KOC 21-360-201 in 2021, requires under § 151.032 that "a development permit shall be required in conformance with the provision of this chapter prior to the commencement of any development activities in the special flood hazard areas (SFHAs)," with the application made on forms the Floodplain Administrator supplies. Special flood hazard areas are defined by FEMA's flood insurance study for the county, dated March 23, 2021, and the accompanying Flood Insurance Rate Maps, kept on file for public review at the County Planning and Zoning office at 100 W.

Jefferson Street in La Grange under § 151.031. Section 151.033 bars constructing, locating, extending, converting or structurally altering any structure or land without full compliance, and treats a violation as a misdemeanor. Enforcement under § 151.037 works through a notice of violation identifying the section violated and a remedy timeline; unresolved cases escalate to a citation demanding a civil monetary fine, and a person who doesn't respond to a citation within seven days by fixing the problem, paying the fine, or requesting a hearing is deemed to have waived further contest.

Where this chapter conflicts with another ordinance, easement or deed restriction, § 151.034 applies whichever rule is more stringent, and § 151.035 directs that all provisions be read as minimum requirements construed in the governing body's favor.