Community Development Services
This page is intended serve as a guide through the development process in each city within the Lake Barkley Partnership Region. Each city has its own process and regulations. To ensure accuracy, please contact City Hall before you begin your project.
The role of community development coordinates land and building development in our region. Development services departments help homeowners, business owners, and commercial developers plan and successfully development projects. Projects can be as simple as a kitchen renovation in a home and as complex as constructing a new building on an untouched piece of property.
The basic services of community development are:
The role of community development coordinates land and building development in our region. Development services departments help homeowners, business owners, and commercial developers plan and successfully development projects. Projects can be as simple as a kitchen renovation in a home and as complex as constructing a new building on an untouched piece of property.
The basic services of community development are:
- Planning & Zoning is primarily responsible for administering all land use related ordinances and statutes in adherence to the policies established by the City Council while employing such managerial techniques needed to assure efficient utilization of the City's resources
- Building Permits and Inspections strives to maintain updated regulations that provide for safety and appropriate access to all buildings. The division provides an effective program for timely reviewing, inspecting and permitting of construction, renovation and occupancy of all buildings and their appurtenances. Fair and impartial treatment is given to all citizens, builders, contractors and developers
- Code Compliance Division protects property values and improves the health, safety, and welfare of citizens by obtaining compliance with nuisance, building, zoning, land development, environmental, and other codes and ordinances through effective, expeditious, and equitable enforcement of the codes.
Kentucky Building Code
The state of Kentucky enforces its own building code based on the 2015 International Building Code. This code is state-wide and uniform. The full building code can be found here. The residential building code can be found here.
City Development Standards
City of Marion, Crittenden CountyThe City of Marion has a beautiful, historic downtown with several available buildings. City Staff at Marion City Hall are happy to answer any questions you have about business requirements in the City. The City's required business license can be found here, Business License. For additional questions contact City Hall at 270-965-2266
Other helpful links for business development, zoning permits, and land development can be found here: Zoning Map Zoning & Sign Permit Building Regulations Land Usage |
City of Kuttawa, Lyon CountyThe City if Kuttawa is very welcoming of new businesses. The City is located on Lake Barkley. Contact City Clerk Savannah McLeod for a business welcome packet at 270-388-7151 for assistance brining your business to Kuttawa.
Other helpful links for business development, zoning permits, and land development can be found here: Zoning Map Zoning Ordinance Development Plan Guidelines Landscape and Buffering Ordinance Kuttawa Business Guide |
City of Princeton, Caldwell CountyThe City of Princeton has several historic buildings and businesses that have been in operation for generations. The City of Princeton can assist you with brining you business to Princeton. Contact City Hall at 270-365-9575 with additional questions.
Other helpful links for business development, zoning permits, and land development can be found here: Zoning Map Zoning Ordinance Building Permit |
City of Eddyville, Lyon CountyThe City of Eddyville is a charming community near Lake Barkley with opportunities for retail and industrial development. The City requires a Business License that can be found here, Business License. For additional questions contact City Hall at 270-388-2226
Other helpful links for business development, zoning permits, and land development can be found here: Zoning Map Zoning Ordinance Develop Plan Guidelines Building Permit Landscape and Land Use Buffering |
Tax Rates
Local Property Tax Rates Per $100 Valuation by County, 2017
Jurisdiction |
Real Estate |
Tangibles |
Motor Vehicles |
Caldwell |
$0.25 |
$0.30 |
$0.23 |
Crittenden |
$0.23 |
$0.25 |
$0.23 |
Lyon |
$0.29 |
$0.36 |
$0.28 |
Local Property Tax Rates per $100 Valuation by City, 2017
Jurisdiction |
Real Estate |
Goods and Tangibles |
Motor Vehicles |
Princeton |
$0.16 |
$0.21 |
$0.12 |
Fredonia |
$0.27 |
$0.27 |
$0.27 |
Marion |
$0.23 |
$0.22 |
$0.23 |
Eddyville |
$0.35 |
$0.31 |
$0.20 |
Kuttawa |
$0.18 |
$0.33 |
$0.22 |
School District Tax Rate per $100 Valuation, 2017
Jurisdiction |
Real Estate |
Tangibles |
Motor Vehicles |
Caldwell |
$0.45 |
$0.45 |
$0.54 |
Crittenden |
$0.48 |
$0.48 |
$0.54 |
Lyon |
$0.45 |
$0.45 |
$0.44 |
Local Occupational License Taxes by County, 2017
Jurisdiction |
Rate on Salaries/Wages |
Rate on Net Profits/Receipts |
Caldwell |
1.50% |
1.50% |
Crittenden |
0.50% |
0.50% |
Lyon |
- |
- |
Livingston |
1.00% |
- |
Local Occupational License Taxes by City, 2017
Juristdiction |
Rate on Salaries/Wages |
Rate on Net Profit |
Princeton |
1.50% |
1.50% |
Fredonia |
- |
- |
Marion |
0.75% |
0.75% |
Eddyville |
1.50% |
- |
Kuttawa |
- |
- |
