Kentucky Revised Statutes

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 100.191 (2026)

Research requirements for comprehensive plan

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All elements of the comprehensive plan shall be based upon but not limited to, the following research, analysis, and projections: (1) An analysis of the general distribution and characteristics of past and present population and a forecast of the extent and character of future population as far into the future as is reasonable to foresee; (2) An economic survey and analysis of the major existing public and private business activities, and a forecast of future economic levels, including a forecast of anticipated necessary actions by the community to increase the quality of life of its current and future population through the encouragement of economic development as far into the future as is reasonable to foresee; (3) Research and analysis as to the nature, extent, adequacy, and the needs of the community for the existing land and building use, transportation, and community facilities in terms of their general location, character and extent, including, the identification and mapping of agricultural lands of statewide importance and analysis of the impacts of community land use needs on these lands; and (4) Additional background information for the elements of the comprehensive plan may include any other research analysis, and projections which, in the judgment of the planning commission, will further serve the purposes of the comprehensive plan. Effective: July 15, 1994 History: Amended 1994 Ky. Acts ch. 390, sec. 31, effective July 15, 1994. -- Amended 1986 Ky. Acts ch. 141, sec. 12, effective July 15, 1986. -- Created 1966 Ky. Acts ch. 172, sec. 26.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 5 cases (2 in the last 5 years), 1974–2024 · leading case: Hines v. Pinchback-Halloran Volkswagen, Inc., 513 S.W.2d 492 (Ky. Ct. App. 1974).

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Hines v. Pinchback-Halloran Volkswagen, Inc., 513 S.W.2d 492 (Ky. Ct. App. 1974). · cites it 2× “A comprehensive plan cannot be adopted by the Planning Commission without compliance with the research requirements of KRS 100.191 and the holding of a public hearing as required by KRS 100.”

Creative Displays, Inc. v. City of Florence, 602 S.W.2d 682 (Ky. 1980). “KRS 100.191. Research into population distribution, economic and business activity, and transportation and community facility needs, done in advance of the local plans, will not suffice as the basis for the county-wide plan.”

Pisgah Cmty. Historical Ass'n, Inc. v. Brian Traugott, in His Capacity as Mayor of Versailles, Kentucky (Ky. Ct. App. 2023). · cites it 4× “-9- Appellants further argue that the changes to the Comprehensive Plan violated the “research” requirement of KRS 100.191. In support they cite to Hines v.”

Billy C. Just. v. Lexington-Fayette Urban Cnty. Gov't Council (Ky. Ct. App. 2024). · cites it 3× “research, analysis, and projections” as specified in KRS 100.191. This should include an analysis of past, present and forecasted future population, an economic survey of major public and private business activities, and research regarding the needs of the -8- community.”

Gramex Corp. v. Lexington-Fayette Urban Cnty. Gov't, 973 S.W.2d 75 (Ky. Ct. App. 1998). “It shall not be necessary to conduct a comprehensive review of the research done at the time of the original adoption pursuant to KRS 100.191, when the commission finds that the original research is still valid.”

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