Public Notice - Meade County Fiscal Court - Second Reading and Adopts Zoning Map Amendments
The Meade County Fiscal Court adopted two zoning map amendments on September 8, 2026, following consideration of the recommendations from the Meade County Planning and Zoning Commission.
Zoning Map Amendment 2026R-113
Amendment 2026R-113 rezones approximately 70 acres located at 636 Rock Ridge Road, Brandenburg, Kentucky 40108, identified as PVA Map 146-00-00-005.00.
The property was previously zoned A1 Agriculture and was rezoned to R1 Residential.
The property owners are Doug and Donna Reed and Chris McGehee. The applicant is Jason Humphrey.
The Meade County Planning and Zoning Commission considered the request at its July 16, 2026, regular meeting. The motion passed unanimously, and the Commission recommended approval without conditions.
The Planning Commission found that the requested zoning amendment was consistent with the adopted Meade County Comprehensive Plan, including Land Use Goal 1, Objective 3, which addresses maintaining the small town and rural character of Meade County while managing growth and encouraging cluster development to provide appropriate rural housing.
The Meade County Fiscal Court adopted Amendment 2026R-113 on September 8, 2026.
Zoning Map Amendment 2026R-114
Amendment 2026R-114 rezones approximately 1 acre located at 157 Phillips Lane, Vine Grove, Kentucky 40175, identified as PVA Map 170-00-00-095.00.
The property was previously zoned R1 Residential and was rezoned to R4 Residential.
The owner/applicant is A&B Sheeran Properties LLC, with Ben Sheeran of A&B Sheeran Properties LLC listed as the applicant.
The Meade County Planning and Zoning Commission considered the request at its July 16, 2026, regular meeting. The motion passed with 2 in favor, 1 against, 1 abstained, and 1 present who did not vote. The Commission recommended approval without conditions.
The application materials stated that the applicant sought to clean up the property and utilize existing structures for affordable housing. The Planning Commission also considered the surrounding zoning classifications and the adopted Comprehensive Plan.
The Planning Commission found that the requested zoning amendment was consistent with the adopted Comprehensive Plan, including Land Use Goal 2, Objective 6, which supports a range of quality housing choices, including single-family, multifamily, low-income, and senior living options.
The Meade County Fiscal Court adopted Amendment 2026R-114 on September 8, 2026.
Public Inspection and Additional Information
Copies of the adopted zoning map amendments and the associated Findings of Fact are available for public inspection at the Meade County Judge/Executive Office during normal business hours.
The full zoning map amendments and associated Findings of Fact may also be obtained from the Meade County Planning and Zoning Office at:
Meade County Planning and Zoning Office
Meade County Courthouse
516 Hillcrest Drive, Suite 13
Brandenburg, KY 40108
Phone: 270-422-4676
Email: PZAdmin@meadeky.gov
These zoning map amendments were considered through the established Planning and Zoning Commission and Fiscal Court process, including public hearings and opportunities for public comment. The adopted amendments are now part of the county's zoning map.
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