Louisville Zoning Decisions: February 2026

In February 2026, Louisville held 13 public meetings covering zoning matters. 51 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 38 approved (93% approval rate), 3 denied, 10 deferred. Activity was up 22% compared to January (897 activity items across 12 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Rezoning Denial at 916 Palaca Road

Denied.

Zoning change request for property at 916 Palaca Road (approximately 0.32 acres) to accommodate three residential units and six parking spaces was denied. Planning commission voted to deny due to violations including lack of egress from structure. Council affirmed the denial 26-0.

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Rezoning denial at 916 Palatka Road

Denied.

Rezoning request for 0.232 acres at 916 Palatka Road was denied, upholding the Planning Commission's recommendation. Council member Bachchan, whose district includes the property, supported the denial after reviewing the case.

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Binding Element Amendment for Bourbon Boutique at 801 Valley College Drive

Denied.

Request to amend binding elements from case 9-7-90 to eliminate prohibition on packaged liquor stores, taverns, bars, saloons, and lounges. Applicant proposed 4,000 sq ft liquor store with bourbon tasting experience and 1,000 sq ft deli. C-2 zoning. Councilman Jonathan Joseph (District 12) opposed. Motion failed.

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Rezoning at 5417 Valley Station Road for Auto Repair

Deferred.

Rezoning of 0.38 acres at 5417 Valley Station Road from C-1 to C-2 for repair shop with four bays in Council District 25. Previously rezoned from R-4 to C-1 in 2011. Planning Commission approved. Councilman Bachand requested table to work with county attorney on binding elements.

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Adult Day Care and Private Proprietary Club CUPs at 7801 Delightful Way

Deferred.

Two conditional use permits requested by applicant Subedi: adult day care center (25CUP0238) and private proprietary club/event center (25CUP0237), plus landscape buffer waiver. Property is 3.9 acres zoned R-4 single family residential. Significant neighborhood opposition citing noise complaints, unauthorized events already occurring, alcohol consumption, abandoned vehicles, and incompatibility with residential character. Councilmember Jeff Hudson and multiple residents testified in opposition.

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Rezoning at 9223 Fern Creek Road

Approved.

Recommended approval of change in zoning from R-5 single family residential to CN neighborhood commercial for 0.33 acres at 9223 Fern Creek Road. The property is a former church (High Point Church, originally First Methodist Church of Fern Creek established in 1930s) to be adaptively reused as office space for adult day care business administration. Applicant represented by Morgan Potter of DBL Law.

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Rezoning at 4700 Westport Road for Credit Union

Approved.

Rezoning of 0.9 acres at 4700 Westport Road and 913 Fountain Avenue from O.R. and R-5 to C-N (Commercial Neighborhood) for a chartered financial institution with retail in existing home. Planning Commission approved. Councilwoman McCraney requested council review due to site's contentious history with various proposed uses.

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Rezoning at 326-330 East Oak Street for Commercial Use

Approved.

Rezoning of 0.46 acres at 326 and 330 East Oak Street and 333 Stein Court from OR-2 (Office Residential) to C-2 (Commercial) in Council District 6. Existing 5,600 sq ft office building with no exterior changes. Planning Commission approved. Aggrieved party filed but did not speak at Planning Commission.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 51 recorded zoning decisions. See all Louisville meetings →

Zoning Changes

• R-5 → CN, 0.33 acres at 9223 Fern Creek Road (Morgan Potter, DBL Law)
• EZ-1 → R-6, R-7, UN, CM, CR, C-1 (varies by property) at 43 properties owned by Louisville Metro Land Bank Authority (various locations including South 28th Street, Hale Avenue, Greenwood Avenue, North 17th Street, Anderson Street, Griffith's Avenue, Jefferson Street, Dixie Highway, Howard Street, 7th Street, Lee Street, Davies Avenue, Mix Avenue, Hill Street, South 31st Street, South 15th Street) (Louisville Metro Land Bank Authority)
• R-4 → C-1, 22.6 acres at Various locations on Taylorsville Road and Sweeney Lane (Not specified (represented by Nick Pregliasco of Bardenwerper Talbott & Roberts))
• O.R. and R-5 → C-N (Commercial Neighborhood), 0.9 acres at 4700 Westport Road and 913 Fountain Avenue (Not specified)
• OR-2 → C-2, 0.46 acres at 326 and 330 East Oak Street and 333 Stein Court (Not specified)
• R-4 → R-6, 2.4 acres at 6205 Mason Boulevard (Not specified)
• C-1 → C-2, 0.16 acres at 5045 Preston Highway (Not specified)
• C-1 → C-2, 0.38 acres at 5417 Valley Station Road (Not specified)

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 256 instances
• residential: 174 instances
• commercial: 111 instances
• variance: 63 instances
• conditional use: 62 instances

What to Watch

• Residential mentions were up 66% from January.

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