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EPISODE · Mar 19, 2026 · 29 MIN

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

from The City of Frankfort Podcast · host cityoffrankfortpod

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

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

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