Ep 12: Call City Hall: An interview with the Planning Director

Host Kenton Bottoms sits down with Planning Director Eric Cockley to break down the ins and outs of reaching the right city departments, understanding the permitting process, and navigating the ordinances that govern how things work in Frankfort.

Whether you're planning a home renovation, starting a business, or just trying to figure out who to call about that thing you need—this episode is your roadmap to getting answers and getting things done.

IN THIS EPISODE:

Understanding the permitting process from start to finish

What the Planning Department actually does

Resources available to help residents through the process

ABOUT ERIC COCKLEY:

Eric Cockley serves as Planning Director for the City of Frankfort, overseeing planning and zoning, code enforcement, historic preservation, and development review. With years of experience in municipal planning, Eric helps residents and business owners navigate everything from building permits to zoning questions.

KEY TOPICS COVERED:

Building Permits

Zoning & Planning

Code Enforcement

Business Licenses

Conditional Use Applications

Historic District Requirements

Who to Call for What

QUICK REFERENCE - WHO TO CALL:

Planning & Zoning Questions → Planning Department

Building Permits → Building Inspector

Code Violations → Code Enforcement

Business Licenses → Finance Department

General Questions → City Hall Main Line