City of Trenton

Conditional use, rezoning, and subdivision reviews are required for new facilities (gym/spa, feed mill, halfway house, storage units) in Trenton. No approval occurs without the Planning & Zoning Commission hearing plus City Council action.

Note: No public exempt work list is published for Trenton; follow city hall guidance for exemptions.

Building code

Statewide Kentucky Building Code/Residential Code applies via the DHBC building, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and elevator inspectors for Todd County.

Permit validity

Not publicly posted; contact city hall for specific expiration periods

1. 01
   File your conditional use, rezoning, or subdivision request with the Planning & Zoning Commission for placement on an upcoming public hearing agenda.
2. 02
   Public hearings meet monthly at 6 p.m. in the city hall council chambers.
3. 03
   The commission reviews site plans, engineering analyses (e.g., drainage studies), and recommendation material; requests can be tabled until additional information is gathered.
4. 04
   Projects the commission approves (such as public street dedications or new development) advance to the City Council for final approval.
5. 05
   The City Council cannot act until the commission forwards its recommendation.

Typical processing time: Several weeks from submission to action; public hearing slots appear monthly

Source: Trenton Planning & Zoning Commission ↗

• Trenton City Hall (phone)

Inspection hours

City Hall business hours apply; specific inspector windows are coordinated case-by-case with planning staff and state trade inspectors

Typical sequence: Planning & Zoning review, engineering/drainage evaluation, Codes Enforcement clears safety issues, and City Council finalizes the permit before occupancy.