Frequently Asked
Questions

Director:
Ronald J. Dill

Building Inspector:
Ralph Hopper

General Services Assistant:
Julie Rice

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The General Services Department assists the community with information pertaining to building and zoning regulations, street maintenance, building permits, yard sale permits, tree planting and removal requests, and zoning violations. If you have a question for the General Services Department, please contact them at 859-572-1210.

To Report a Pot Hole: Please e-mail jrice@ftthomas.org



FORT THOMAS BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
The Board of Adjustment meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:00. The application deadline is the first Tuesday of the month to ensure proper advertising of the case to be presented to the Board. If you are looking to build a home, put on an addition, install a pool or add anything to your property, please check with our office to ensure that you do not need a variance before you begin your project.

FORT THOMAS PLANNING COMMISSION

The Planning Commission meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. The application deadline is the Friday prior to the meeting. If you are looking into development within Fort Thomas, splitting a lot or adding land to your lot, etc, please visit our office to obtain the proper applications and instructions.

FORT THOMAS TREE COMMISSION

The Tree Commission meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. The Tree Commission reviews planting plans for proposed developments within the city, approves or denies tree planting and removal requests, manages an arbor day ceremony each year at one of our schools, along with many other duties.

FORT THOMAS DESIGN REVIEW BOARD

The Design Review Board meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at 6:00. The Design Review Board reviews façade improvements and sign applications within the city’s Central Business District and the Midway District.