The Planning Commission is a governing body that operates under Kentucky Revised Statutes Chapter 100.
The Taylorsville-Spencer County Joint Planning and Zoning Commission is a recommending body of eight appointed persons, four citizen members appointed by the Mayor of the City of Taylorsville and four citizen members appointed by the County Judge Executive. This commission is compiled for the purpose of reviewing and overseeing proposed amendments to the offficial zoning maps of the city and county as well as subdivision developments. With their consideration at a public hearing, a recommendation is made to the appropriate governing body for final action. The planning commission is also responsible for preparation of updates to the Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations as well as the Comprehensive Plan with their recommendation of each being made to the appropriate governing body for final adoption. The commission operates under Kentucky Revised Statutes Chapter 100.