Planning & Community Development

Proposed Solar Ordinance

Comments regarding the proposed solar ordinance may be emailed to the following address:  planning@winchesterky.com.  To view the proposed ordinances, visit this link:  Proposed Solar Ordinance (PDF); Proposed Solar Ordinance Planning Commission Work Session.

Services

The Planning and Community Development Department performs a variety of services intended to protect, maintain, and develop an attractive, safe, and healthy environment for the citizens of Winchester and Clark County.

Responsibilities

The Planning and Community Development department oversees and enforces the 2018 WCC Comprehensive Plan, WCC Zoning Ordinance, WCC Subdivision Regulations, and Floodplain Management Ordinance. The department is also responsible for providing direction and leadership in implementing the goals, objectives, and policies of the city as adopted by the City Commission.

2018 to 2038 Winchester Clark County Comprehensive Plan

View the Comprehensive Plan (PDF). The Planning and Community Development Department also provides technical assistance and staff support to the WCC Planning Commission, WCC Board of Zoning Adjustments, Historic Preservation Commission, Administrative Hearing Board, and Winchester Tree Board.

2023 WINCHESTER/CLARK COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE 

During the September Planning Commission meeting the Commission motioned to adopt the Comprehensive Plan and forward the goals and objectives to the Governing Bodies (both City Commission and Fiscal Court) for adoption. I will be forwarding the goals and objectives to the Governing Bodies to be on their next City Commission (November 14) and Fiscal Court meetings.

For more information, please contact Robert Jeffries, Director of Planning and Community Development at 859.744.7019 or rjeffries@winchesterky.com.

The Comprehensive Plan RFP can be viewed here.