The planning commission of each unit shall prepare a comprehensive plan, which shall serve as a guide for public and private actions and decisions to assure the development of public and private property in the most appropriate relationships. The elements of the plan may be expressed in words, graphics, or other appropriate forms. They shall be interrelated, and each element shall describe how it relates to each of the other elements.
KRS 100.183
Comprehensive plan required
Known as the Binding Element Enforcement Act
The act spans §§ 100–100 (292 sections).
Applied in 10 court decisions — leading case Bellemeade Company v. Priddle (1974)
Most recently applied in Kentucky Public Service Commission v. Shadoan (November 2010)
Effective: July 15, 1986 History: Amended 1986 Ky
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