KRS 100.303: Construction permits required.

For the purpose of preserving the integrity of the official map of the city or county, no

permit shall be issued for the construction or material alteration of any building within the

lines of any streets, including right -of-way, watercourse, parks and pla ygrounds, public

schools, or other public building sites shown on the official map, except as provided in

this section. The official map of a city may include the area outside the city limits over

which the approval of subdivision plats is required. Any pe rsons desiring to construct or

materially alter a building in the lines of any proposed facility shown on the official map

shall apply to the administrative official of the city or county for a building permit. Unless

such application is made and the permi t is granted, no person shall recover any damages

for the taking for public use of any structure or improvement constructed within the lines

shown on the map, and any such structure or improvement shall be removed at the

expense of the owner when the land is acquired for public use.