Attention:
Our spring paving program is beginning this week with the existing asphalt parking area around the Bob Amos Park Artificial Turf Football Field scheduled to be paved on Monday and Tuesday, May 18 and 19th.
We will update additional locations as the schedule proceeds, ...and remember that weather could delay scheduled dates.
We appreciate your patience.
The Pikeville Elementary School Student Council was recognized at the Pikeville City Commission meeting. They were honored for their outstanding work through out the school year.
2026 Zoning Update – What Will These Changes Mean for Residential Neighborhoods?
One of the goals of the proposed zoning update is to modernize the zoning ordinance while preserving the character of Pikeville’s existing neighborhoods.
For most residential neighborhoods, homes ...will continue to function much as they do today. Current property owners can continue to use their properties as they are today, for as long as they continue that current use.
The proposed update is primarily intended to:
• Reflect how neighborhoods are already built
• Comply with new state law requirements
• Allow modest additional housing flexibility where appropriate
• Modernize outdated zoning regulations
Some of the proposed modernization updates include:
🏠 Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
The proposal would allow small accessory living spaces, sometimes called “mother-in-law suites,” on lots with single-family homes in most residential areas, subject to standards intended to maintain neighborhood compatibility.
💼 Expanded Home Occupations
The proposal modernizes rules for home-based businesses while continuing to protect residential neighborhoods from noise, traffic, and other impacts.
🏘 Compatibility Standards
New single-family homes would be required to meet compatibility standards intended to help ensure development fits reasonably within existing neighborhood patterns.
📍 Modernized Zoning Framework
The proposal reorganizes zoning districts to better reflect the way Pikeville has developed over time and to support responsible future growth.
Residents can continue reviewing the proposal and submitting comments at:
pikevilleky.gov/zoning2026/
Questions or comments may be emailed to: zoning2026@pikevilleky.gov
ATTENTION! - Temporary Road Closure
Please be aware that Caroline Avenue will be closed from Main Street to 2nd Street, from 6:00 A.M. through 5 P.M. on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
2026 Zoning Update - What’s Changing in the Proposed Zoning Map?
The proposed zoning changes update how Pikeville’s neighborhoods are zoned to reflect how the city is built today and to support responsible future growth. These changes reflect new state law requirements and are intended... to modernize the zoning ordinance while protecting existing neighborhoods and expanding housing opportunities.
Some of the key changes include:
🏘 Neighborhood Districts
• Organized based on the housing patterns identified during the city’s neighborhood study
• Compatibility standards ensure new homes fit the character of surrounding homes while complying with the new state law
• Applies equally to site-built and newer manufactured homes as required by state law
🏢 Updated Multi-Family Housing Districts
• Modernizes multi-family zoning districts
• Provides more flexibility for different housing types
• Creates additional opportunities for housing in appropriate areas
🛍 Commercial Areas
• Clarifies rules for residential uses located within commercial zoning districts
• Supports businesses while maintaining neighborhood character
These changes are intended to modernize the zoning ordinance while protecting existing neighborhoods.
Explore the interactive map and full proposal here: https://pikevilleky.gov/zoning2026/ or https://www.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/819929fb29464907a897672cf2b5d76a
REMINDER! BEGINNING MONDAY! ROAD CONSTRUCTION:
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 12 has announced a rockfall stabilization project on the Pikeville Bypass (KY 1426) near Pikeville Medical Center beginning April 20, after Hillbilly Days.
The project will require ...temporary closures and detours this summer, so drivers should plan ahead and expect changes to normal traffic patterns. Drivers turning onto the bypass from Chloe Road will likely experience long delays at the intersection.
We appreciate the Cabinet working with the City to address this important safety issue.
⬇️ See full project details below from KYTC.
Joint Planning Commission to Discuss Proposed Zoning Update
The Pike County – Elkhorn City – Pikeville Joint Planning Commission will hold a public meeting to discuss proposed updates to the City of Pikeville’s zoning ordinance.
Meeting Details:
📍 Location: 2nd Floor,... City Hall – 243 Main Street, Pikeville, Kentucky
📅 Date: April 14
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM
The proposed updates are intended to align the City’s zoning regulations with recent changes in state law and to modernize the overall zoning framework.
Residents are encouraged to review the proposal in advance and share their input.
Ways to participate:
• Attend the Planning Commission meeting
• Submit comments by email: zoning2026@pikevilleky.gov
• Review the proposal online: pikevilleky.gov/zoning2026/
Public input is an important part of this process, and we encourage and welcome feedback from the community.
The online home of Pikeville, KY, the City That Moves Mountains.
www.pikevilleky.govATTENTION! ROAD CONSTRUCTION:
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 12 has announced a rockfall stabilization project on the Pikeville Bypass (KY 1426) near Pikeville Medical Center beginning April 20, after Hillbilly Days.
The project will require temporary closures and ...detours this summer, so drivers should plan ahead and expect changes to normal traffic patterns. Drivers turning onto the bypass from Chloe Road will likely experience long delays at the intersection.
We appreciate the Cabinet working with the City to address this important safety issue.
⬇️ See full project details below from KYTC.
2026 Zoning Updates - How the City Studied Pikeville’s Neighborhoods
In order to comply with new state law, the proposed zoning update is based on a detailed study of neighborhoods across the city.
Over the past year, city staff evaluated how Pikeville has developed and how ...zoning regulations can better reflect existing neighborhood patterns.
📊 Neighborhood Analysis
Just over 100 single-family residential neighborhoods were reviewed to better understand how different parts of the city are built today.
🏠 Housing Inventory
The study documented the characteristics of homes throughout the city, including:
• Housing types
• Lot sizes
• Home sizes
• Roof slopes
• Exterior materials
• Other neighborhood architectural features and development patterns
📏 Compatibility Standards
Using that information, the proposal includes compatibility standards designed to guide future development so that new construction fits reasonably within existing neighborhood patterns and helps protect existing home values while still allowing for additional housing opportunities.
🎯 Goal: Protect Neighborhood Character
The goal of this work is to encourage future growth and redevelopment while ensuring that it remains consistent with the character of Pikeville’s established neighborhoods.
Residents can review the proposal and supporting materials at:
pikevilleky.gov/zoning2026/
Questions or comments may be sent to:
zoning2026@pikevilleky.gov