To protect these resources and encourage compatible development in these areas, the city has three historic zoning districts – Special Capital, Central Business, and Special Historic.

Planning & Community Development administers the city's zoning district regulations. For a higher-quality version of the zoning map, click here. Caution: Large File. You can view the zoning of a specific property by clicking on the Layers tab. …

The Frankfort Commercial Historic District in Frankfort, Kentucky is a 24 acres (9.7 ha) historic district which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.

The central business district in Frankfort is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a Historic Commercial District. Development and redevelopment should be aimed at preserving that character.

The Central Frankfort Historic District in Frankfort, Kentucky was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009. [1] The district includes 401 resources (buildings, structures, objects, sites) on 126 acres (51 ha). [2] It is roughly bounded by East and West 2nd St., Logan St., the Kentucky River, High St., and Mero St. [1][2]

The sturdy, often Italianate brick buildings that make up the central business district were mostly built in the 1870s and 1880s. (Much of the core had to be rebuilt following a serious fire in 1870.) Take a stroll through historic Frankfort with this Historic Walking Guide.

The community is located on a double curve of the Kentucky River, which played an important role in the success of Frankfort as a viable business center. Frankfort was a hub of commerce and trade for the central Kentucky area during the 19th century.

A self-guided tour map of 40 historic properties in the district is available at Visit Frankfort’s Visitor Center- located in the McClure building at 300 St Clair St., Suite 102.

Capital City Airport, a public use airport, is one mile (1.5 kilometers) southwest of the central business district of Frankfort. The nearest airport with commercial flights is Blue Grass Airport, 22 miles (35 kilometers) southeast of Frankfort.

Much of downtown Frankfort is a product of the 19th century. The sturdy, often Italianate brick buildings that make up the central business district were mostly built in the 1870s and 1880s.