Planning is a continuing effort to guide current, redevelopment and present future development of a neighborhood, municipality, or county in order to maximize the public health, safety, and welfare; to be prepared to take advantage of future opportunities; and working with residents and government officials to form and maintain a desirable environment through comprehensive planning.

Responsibilities

The Union County Planning Commission has the responsibility of implementing the Union County Comprehensive Plan, Union County Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance, City of Morganfield Drainage Ordinance, the Municipal Zoning Ordinance for the Cities of Morganfield, Sturgis and Waverly, the Land Subdivision Regulations, and Construction of Cellular Towers. The Planning Director and staff are responsible to the Commission for all administrative activity. The Commission also administers the county-wide building code enforcement program and the property addressing database throughout Union County.

Background

The Union County Joint Planning Commission was formed through an interlocal agreement in 1972 between the Union County Fiscal Court and the Cities of Morganfield, Sturgis, Uniontown, and Waverly in accordance with KRS Chapter 100. The City of Uniontown withdrew from participation in 1979. The Commission members consists of 5 representatives for the county, 3 each for the Cities of Morganfield and Sturgis and 1 for the City of Waverly, for a total of 12 commissioners, appointed by the County Judge/Executive and respective Mayors.

Members Include:

• Union County
• City of Morganfield
• City of Sturgis
• City of Waverly

Commission Members

• Jeremy Hill – Union County Fiscal Court
• Bobby Hunt – Union County Fiscal Court
• Dennis O’Nan – Union County Fiscal Court
• Bill Price – Union County Fiscal Court
• Richard White – Union County Fiscal Court
• David Beaven – City of Morganfield
• Patty Millikan – City of Morganfield
• William Rose – City of Morganfield
• Brian Henshaw – City of Sturgis
• Mark Slaton – City of Sturgis
• Wade Wolfe – City of Waverly