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Permits & Maps

Permit applications and city maps, all in one place.

Not sure which permit you need?Call the Paris-Bourbon County Joint Planning Commission (Planning & Zoning). They can tell you which application fits your project.

Call (859) 987-2150

What are you planning to do?

Pick the project that best matches yours to jump to the right application.

Build, remodel, or demolishBuilding Permit Application (online) Use property in a new wayApplication for Conditional Use (PDF) Ask for a setback or height exceptionApplication for Dimensional Variance (PDF) Cut or dig in a public streetPermit to Cut or Dig + Street Cut Bond Agreement (PDFs) Develop, subdivide, or rezone landPlanning & Zoning Applications (online) Find a zoning or utility mapZoning, water, sewer, electric, and flood maps

Applications & Requirements

Who reviews these? These applications go to the Paris-Bourbon County Joint Planning Commission (Planning & Zoning) first. Questions? Call (859) 987-2150.

Building & land use

PDF form · 944 KB

Application for Conditional Use

For asking permission to use a property for a use that zoning allows only with special approval.

Open form (PDF)
PDF form · 770 KB

Application for Dimensional Variance

For asking relief from setback, height, or building-placement requirements.

Open form (PDF)

Street cut or dig

Work that cuts or digs into a public street or right-of-way has two related documents: the permit application and the bond agreement.

PDF form · 170 KB

Application for Permit to Cut or Dig

Required before cutting or digging into public right-of-way, asphalt, or street surfaces.

Open form (PDF)
PDF form · 422 KB

Street Cut Bond Agreement

A bond that guarantees the street is properly backfilled and the pavement restored.

Open form (PDF)

How to Submit

  1. Online applications: apply directly on the Joint Planning Commission website using the “Apply online” or “View applications” buttons above.
  2. PDF forms: open the form, complete it, and call (859) 987-2150 to confirm where to submit it.

Maps & GIS Resources

Click any map to open the full-size version. Questions about maps? Contact Micheal Mynear, GIS Coordinator (GIS/Engineering), at mmynear@paris.ky.gov.

Property & zoning

Paris Zoning MapInteractive map of zoning districts.Interactive map · outside website (outside website, opens in a new tab) City Limits & Paris Utility PolesCity limits and utility pole locations.PDF · 434 KB

Water & sewer

Drinking Water Service AreasAreas served by the City’s drinking water system.Map image (PNG) Paris Sanitary Sewer SystemSanitary sewer system in Paris.Map image (PNG) Millersburg Wastewater SystemWastewater system serving Millersburg.Map image (PNG) North Middletown Wastewater SystemWastewater system serving North Middletown.Map image (PNG)

Electric

Electric Service AreasAreas served by Paris Electric.Map image (PNG)

Flood & stream

Paris Flood InformationFlood information map for Paris.Map image (PNG) Stoner Creek — Current LevelCurrent river level and flood forecasts from the National Weather Service.Live data · outside website (outside website, opens in a new tab)

Before You Dig

Contact Kentucky 811 before any digging

Call 811 or submit a request online. Wait until utilities have marked their lines before you dig.

Kentucky 811 steps (outside website, opens in a new tab)

Contacts

Joint Planning Commission

Paris-Bourbon County Joint Planning Commission (Planning & Zoning)

Phone

(859) 987-2150

Website

bourboncountyplanning.com (outside website, opens in a new tab)

City Hall

City of Paris, City Hall

Address

525 High Street
Paris, KY 40361

Phone

(859) 987-2110

Fax

(859) 987-4640

Hours

Monday – Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.

Maps & GIS

Micheal Mynear, GIS Coordinator (GIS/Engineering)

Email

mmynear@paris.ky.gov