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Regulations & Permits

REGULATIONS AND PERMITS

Other local regulations/permits may apply.  Please call the local economic development contact for details

  Kentucky Public Protection and Regulation Cabinet
Office of Housing, Buildings and Construction
Permitting Information: http://www.ohbc.ky.gov/
 
  Typical Building PermitsResponsible Division# of plansTime Frame (Days) 
  Site PlanBuilding Code Enforcement17-30 
  Building/Life SafetyBuilding Code Enforcement17-30 
  PlumbingPlumbing37 
  Fire ProtectionFire Prevention17-30 
  Fire Alarm and MonitoringFire Prevention17-30 
  Fuel TanksFire Prevention
Hazardous Materials Section
17 
     
 
  Kentucky Department for Environmental ProtectionPermits, Fees, Regulatory Times, and Contacts
Permitting Program Information: http://www.dep.ky.gov
 
  Permit TypeRenewal PeriodFeeFee DescriptionRegulatory TimeContact PersonContact DivisionTelephone 
  Air Quality5 years$150 Flat fee for 25 tons or less120 days-MinorRalph GosneyAir Quality502-573-3382 
    $30-$35Per ton over 25 tons210 days-MajorRalph GosneyAir Quality502-573-3382 
  Kentucky Pollutant Discharge Elimination System1 yr - Construction$900 Minor Construction180 daysJory BeckerWater502-564-3410 
  Kentucky Pollutant Discharge Elimination System5 yr - Operation$2,100 Minor Operation180 daysJory BeckerWater502-564-3410 
  Kentucky Pollutant Discharge Elimination System1 yr - Construction$1,800 Major Construction180 daysJory BeckerWater502-564-3410 
  Kentucky Pollutant Discharge Elimination System5 yr - Operation$3,200 Major Operation180 daysJory BeckerWater502-564-3410 
  Water WithdrawalNo RenewalNo Fee   90 daysBill CaldwellWater502-564-3410 
  Floodplain ReconstructionNo RenewalNo Fee   20 working daysAli DaneshmandWater502-564-3410 
  Drinking WaterNo Renewal$50-$800 45 daysMike RileyWater502-564-3410 
  401 Water Quality Certification Includes Wetlands1 yrNo Fee NoneJenni GarlandWater502-564-3410 
  Ground Water PlanRevise every 3 yrsNo Fee Complete prior to operationPeter GoodmannWater502-564-3410 
  Storm WaterNew construction until construction complete Operation - 5 yrsNo Fee File 48 hrs. prior to constructionRonnie ThompsonWater502-564-3410 
  WastewaterConstruction - 1 yr$450to$1,800  45 daysHossein MehdipournWater502-564-3410 
  Sewer Line ExtensionConstruction - 1 yr$200to$800  45 daysHarold SparksWater502-564-3410 
  Hazardous Waste Storage10 yrs$3,000 - $19,400Tanks & Containers180 day storageApril WebbWaste Management502-564-6716 
  Hazardouse Waste Treatment/Disposal10 yrs$3,000 - $19,400Dependent on application type180 - 365 daysApril WebbWaste Management502-564-6716 
  Residual Landfill 10 yrs$5,500  180 working days George GilbertWaste Management502-564-6716 
     
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