About Us
The City of Berea Codes and Planning Department is responsible for administering building, planning, zoning, and property maintenance regulations within the city. Under the direction of the Codes and Planning Administrator, the department works closely with the Berea Planning Commission to help ensure that development and construction are completed safely, consistently, and in accordance with applicable regulations.
The department reviews development proposals and building permit applications, conducts inspections of new construction, supports the implementation of Planning Commission decisions, and investigates reported code and nuisance violations. Staff also work with property owners to address unsafe conditions, property maintenance concerns, and other violations affecting the health, safety, and appearance of the community.
Building design and construction inspections are administered in accordance with applicable international and state codes, including the Kentucky Building Code and Kentucky Residential Code. Planning, zoning, property maintenance, and additional construction requirements are administered in accordance with the City of Berea Code of Ordinances and other applicable regulations.
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Planning, Zoning & Community Development
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Permits, Licensing & Plan Review
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Code Enforcement
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Staff Directory
Codes & Planning Administrator
Amanda Haney
- Contact methods
- (859) 986-8528 ext. 2302
- ahaney@bereaky.gov
Assistant Codes & Planning Administrator
Brian Reed
- Contact methods
- (859) 986-8528 ext. 2303
- brian.reed@bereaky.gov
Administrative Assistant / Permitting Technician
Melissa Isaacs
- Contact methods
- (859) 986-8528 ext. 2301
- misaacs@bereaky.gov
Building Inspector / Codes Officer
Bryan Maniscalco
- Contact methods
- (859) 986-8528 ext. 2304
- bmaniscalco@bereaky.gov
Electrical Inspector / Codes Officer
Jeffrey Harness
- Contact methods
- (859) 986-8528 ext. 2305
- j.harness@bereaky.gov
GIS / MS4 / Floodplain Coordinator
Matthew Thomas
- Contact methods
- (859) 986-8528 ext. 2310
- mthomas@bereaky.gov