Ky. Rev. Stat. § 82.026 (2026)

The legislative body of any city may enact ordinances establishing local historic preservation commissions for the purpose of qualifying for historic preservation funding. The city shall comply with the 1966 National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, in order to meet the requirements for an adequate and qualified historic preservation commission, and the legislative body shall provide: (1) A system for surveying and inventorying historic properties; (2) Procedures for adequate public participation in the local historic preservation program, including the process of recommending properties to the national register; (3) The enforcement of appropriate state and local legislation for the designation and protection of historic properties; and (4) Such other responsibilities as may be required by the 1966 National Historic Preservation Act, as amended. Effective: July 13, 1984 History: Created 1984 Ky. Acts ch. 196, sec. 1, effective July 13, 1984.