Bellevue Kentucky

The Bellevue City Council met on April 9, 2025, to review city operations, community events, and ongoing development efforts. The meeting began with updates from department heads, including the police and fire departments, both of which reported recent training completions and upcoming community engagement plans. City staff presented progress on the Marianne Theater cleanup , noting the removal of...

The Bellevue Board of Adjustment met on April 7, 2025, to consider a zoning variance request from a property owner at 215 Van Voast Avenue. The applicant sought a variance to allow a fence that exceeds the standard height restriction for front yards. The board thoroughly discussed the site’s topography and existing conditions, including the steep grade and limited backyard space, which justified t...

The Bellevue Code Enforcement meeting on March 27, 2025, covered several key issues related to local property regulations and compliance efforts. Officials discussed ongoing code violations, including improper property maintenance, unauthorized construction, and zoning infractions. The enforcement team provided updates on recent cases, highlighting resolved issues and ongoing investigations. Commu...

Bellevue Planning & Zoning Meeting Summary - March 24, 2025 The Bellevue Planning & Zoning Commission met to continue discussions on zoning regulations for electronic smoking retailers (vape shops) and tobacco retailers. The meeting focused on refining definitions and zoning requirements to ensure consistency with state law and to regulate the placement of these businesses within the city....

The Bellevue City Council met to address public safety, city development, and community initiatives. The meeting began with the swearing-in of Officer Austin Bagley , a new police recruit with prior experience in Boone County. Police Chief John McClain also presented the Officer of the Year award to Specialist TJ Hawks for his outstanding contributions to the department, including cost-saving effo...

The Bellevue Planning & Zoning Commission met to discuss zoning text amendments related to vape and tobacco stores. The proposed amendments aimed to define key terms such as electronic smoking devices, vape shops, and tobacco retailers while establishing regulations for where these businesses can operate. The commission considered allowing vape and tobacco stores only within shopping center (S...

The Bellevue City Council met to review financial matters, city projects, and community events. The meeting included a presentation of the annual audit, which resulted in a clean report with no significant deficiencies or compliance issues. The auditor highlighted the city’s strong financial position, noting a surplus in cash reserves but recommending the addition of a full-time accountant to mana...

The Bellevue Planning & Zoning Commission met to address several agenda items, including the swearing-in of a new commissioner, Rebecca Simpson, and discussions on land use and zoning matters. The primary focus was on a proposed subdivision at 485–509 Van Vost Avenue. The applicant sought approval to divide a ¾-acre property into six residential lots. While the proposal met zoning regulations...

The Bellevue Code Enforcement Board convened at 7:00 PM to address a range of municipal code violations and ensure community compliance. The meeting began with a discussion of chronic criminal nuisance cases, including one involving a rental property with eight police interventions in under a year. The landlord, who had been unaware of the extent of the issues, was fined $100 and encouraged to imp...

The Bellevue City Council meeting on January 8, 2025, covered a variety of topics important to the community. The meeting began with a prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a moment of silence for former President Jimmy Carter. Key agenda items included approval of the treasurer's report and delinquent tax report, discussions about the promotion of two police officers, and the acknowledgment of Pu...

The Bellevue City Council met on December 11, 2024, to address key issues and celebrate transitions. The council approved various ordinances, including updates to zoning regulations for medical cannabis facilities and allocating American Rescue Plan Act funds for infrastructure projects. Updates highlighted street resurfacing funded by ARPA, new playground installations, and city building improvem...