Boards and Committees

The following Boards & Committees assist the City of Paris on important policy decisions that impact our community. These groups conduct planning, research, and discuss specific issues which are essential to the continued growth and prosperity of our City. While some boards make recommendations and advisory opinions to the City Council, others are designed to be the policy-making authority over certain entities.

The City encourages anyone who is a City of Paris resident, or a business owner operating in the city limits of Paris, to consider submitting a application for appointment to one of the below boards and committees. Appointments are made upon recommendation by the Mayor, with approval of the City Commission.

For more information on openings, or how to submit your resume, contact the office of the City Manager at (859) 987–2110. 

Communication to a Board or Committee can be sent to:

The City of Paris
Name of Board/Committee
525 High Street
Paris, KY 40361

Click Here for a Printable Board and Commission Application 

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD
Meets on an as-needed basis. 

The Board of Architectural Review oversees the City of Paris Historic District.  This district is bound by the north side of Fourth Street to the south side of Second Street between the west side of Main Street and the east side of High Street.  When an application is received that falls within this district, the Board reviews for a Certificate of Appropriateness.

Learn more:  http://www.bourboncountyplanning.com/about/

BOURBON COUNTY JOINT PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION

Meets the third Thursday of each month as-needed.

The Bourbon County Joint Planning Commission is composed of 14 members representing the City of Paris, City of North Middletown, City of Millersburg and the unincorporated Bourbon County. The Commission reviews commercial and industrial development plans, major subdivision plats, zoning text amendments, zoning maps amendments, and oversees other long-range planning initiatives.

Learn more: http://www.bourboncountyplanning.com/about/

View meeting agendas and packet materials here: http://www.bourboncountyplanning.com/meetings/

BOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALS
Meets one time per year.

When a value of real property changes from the previous year's assessment, the Property Valuation Administrator is required to send the property owner a notice of change. When property owners disagree with the new assessed value, the first step in the appeals process is to schedule a conference with the Property Valuation Administrator or Deputy.

Learn more: https://www.qpublic.net/

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOARD
Meets forth Tuesday of the month at 8:00 a.m.

The Paris-Bourbon County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is made up of five permanent board members, two ex-officio (elected officials) board members, and several voting business community members from various professions. Voting members and ex-officio members serve two-year terms. Permanent members are represented from Bourbon County Schools, Paris Schools, the Hopewell Museum, The Paris-Bourbon County Library, and the Paris-Bourbon County Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber functions on a fiscal year budget from July 1^st to June 30^th.

The mission of the Paris-Bourbon County Chamber of Commerce is to advance the overall wellbeing of the community by promoting its economic, cultural, social & educational aspects. The Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization made up of about 200 businesses and organizations. By providing a better quality of life for citizens of Bourbon County, we hope to build the business community by becoming a more attractive place to live, work, play and stay.

The Paris-Bourbon County Chamber of Commerce is represented by Executive Director, Lauren Biddle. The current officers serving a two-year term ending July 1, 2021 are President—Drew Beckett, Vice President—Tom Ralston, Secretary—Lois Carter, and Treasurer—Paul Clift.

Please feel free to contact the Chamber at chamber@parisky.com or 859-987-3205.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/parisbourbonchamber

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (SECTION 8)
Representatives of Housing Authority of Paris is available by phone at (859) 987-1970.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, INC.
Meets on third Wednesday of the month at 9:00 a.m.

The Paris-Bourbon County Economic Development Authority exists to support, promote, and nurture Paris-Bourbon County and its industries. Uniting the area's businesses, professionals, and organizations to achieve common goals designed to make our community a better 
place to live, work, and enjoy.

Learn more: www.parisbourboncountyeda.org

EMERGENCY 911 BOARD

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES BOARD

ETHICS BOARD

JOINT BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Meets the third Tuesday each Month at 5:30 PM or as needed.

The City of Paris, City of Millersburg, City of North Middletown, and Bourbon County have entered into that certain Interlocal Agreement Between the City of Paris, City of Millersburg, City of North Middletown and Bourbon County for the establishment of a joint planning unit that serves the unincorporated areas within Bourbon County, and the cities of Paris, North Middletown and Millersburg.

Learn more: http://www.bourboncountyplanning.com/about/

JOINT CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD

JOINT PARKS AND RECREATION
Meets the Third Wednesday each month at Legion Hall at 4:00 p.m.

Purpose of Agreement: The parties desire to exercise the option for the Paris- Bourbon County community as authorized under KRS Chapter 97 for the creation of a joint Parks and Recreation Board [the "Board"]. Such purpose includes, but is not limited to, operating, maintaining, developing and/or leasing, parks, playgrounds and recreation centers. The Board's operation of the Program shall include, among other things, the oversight and management of the facilities dedicated to it by the City and the County and for parks and recreational programming within those facilities and elsewhere in the Community as may be warranted. In carrying out its functions, the Board's operation of facilitates shall make every effort to continue the support for the Bourbon County Fair and give priority to that event's use of facilities.

PARIS HOUSING AUTHORITY
Learn more: https://affordablehousingonline.com/

PARIS BOURBON COUNTY TOURISM COMMISSION

PARIS PIKE CORRIDOR COMMISSION
Meets quarterly on the second Monday of the month in January, April, July, and October.

The Paris Pike Corridor Commission is an administrative entity that was created as part of an inter-local agreement with Lexington Fayette Urban County Government, the City of Paris, and the Bourbon County Fiscal Court. This recommending body is composed of nine (9) voting members, two of which are appointed by the Paris City Commission. The Commission oversees land use in the Paris Pike Overlay District.

Learn more: https://www.lexingtonky.gov/boards/paris-pike-corridor-commission