Pedestrian Access On Arterial Roadways

At a glance

What: Proposed ordinance (under KRS 189.572, discussed as a panhandling ordinance) restricting pedestrian access and occupancy on arterial roadways and state-maintained rights-of-way.
Where it stands: First reading August 24, 2026, sponsored by Commissioner May. No second reading appears in the minutes read.
Next: Second reading and adoption vote; date not stated.
Freshness: Possibly stale: the newest information here is from August 2026. Later Board agendas (Sep 28, Oct 12) were image-only and were not read, so any later action is not reflected.

August 10 work session: Chief Napier said the State has passed a law that the State right of way is not designated for pedestrian use. The City can focus on arterial roadways where pedestrians cannot stand in the road or approach a vehicle. The Board asked to see the ordinance at the August regular meeting.
August 24 first reading: adds a section to Chapter 70 of the Code of Ordinances. It sets definitions, prohibited conduct, mandatory exceptions and a process for discretionary exceptions, lists the arterial roadways covered, and sets penalties: a civil fine of not less than $20.00 nor more than $100.00, with enforcement discretion.
Read and sponsored by Commissioner May. First readings are not voted on.

First reading, sponsored by Commissioner May.

Chief Napier presented the proposal; the Board asked for it on the August regular agenda.