KRS 100.361: Construction of chapter.

(1) Nothing in this chapter shall apply or affect zoning regulations adopted pursuant to

KRS Chapter 183.

(2) Nothing in this chapter shall impair the sovereignty of the Commonwealth of

Kentucky over its political subdivisions. Any proposal affecting land use by any

department, commission, board, authority, agency, or instrumentality of state

government shall not require approval of the local planning unit. However, adequate

information concerning the proposals shall be furnished to the planning commission

by the department, commission, board, authority, agency, or instrumentality of state

government. If the state proposes to acquire, construct, alter, or lease any land or

structure to be used as a penal institution or correctional facility, and the proposed

use is inconsistent with or contrary to local planning regulations or the

comprehensive plan for the area, the secretary of the Justice and Public Safety

Cabinet, or his or her designee, shall notify, in accordance with KRS 424.180, the

planning commission, t he local governing body who has jurisdiction over the area

involved, and the general public of the state's proposals for the area, and he or she

shall hold a public hearing on the proposals within the area at least ninety (90) days

prior to commencing the acquisition, construction, alteration, or leasing. A final

report on the public hearing shall be submitted to the Governor and members of the

General Assembly within twenty -five (25) days of the public hearing, and prior to

commencing any construction, alteration, acquisition, or leasing of such property or

facilities.