Louisville Zoning Decisions: March 2026

In March 2026, Louisville held 6 public meetings covering zoning matters. 39 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 36 approved (95% approval rate), 2 denied, 1 deferred. Activity was down 31% compared to February (1090 activity items across 13 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Short-Term Rental CUP at 4803 South 6th Street

Denied.

Conditional use permit denied for short-term rental of dwelling unit not primary residence of owner. Property zoned R-5 single family in traditional neighborhood form. Applicant Alonza Anderson of Jacksonville, Florida purchased property in 2022 through construction company. Four bedrooms allowing 10 guests maximum. Denied because another STR was approved within 600 feet on March 2, 2026. Board found no applicable reason for relief under Metro Council guidelines.

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Convenience Store Development at 2708 Dixie Highway

Approved.

Variance and five waivers approved for 5,400 square foot retail convenience store with 17 parking spaces and 1,920 square foot gas canopy. Variance of 109 feet from Dixie Highway (requirement 5 feet, request 114 feet). Site is 0.56 acres in C-1 Commercial Zoning District and traditional marketplace corridor form district. Applicant Jason Hall of 2309 Watterson Trail. Replaces existing Clark gas station with larger development.

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Garage Setback Variance at 3103 Herman Street

Approved.

Variance approved to allow metal garage structure to exceed front yard infill setback. Requirement is 62 feet, request is 124 feet, variance of 62 feet. Property is 0.47 acres zoned EZ-1 in traditional workplace form. Applicant Tracy Stahl proposing 18x20 metal garage for equipment storage at construction yard. No plumbing or electric, aligned with existing structure.

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Rezoning at 1107 Logan Street

Approved.

Recommended approval to Louisville Metro Council for rezoning from OR-2 office residential to C-2 commercial. Property is 0.084 acres with existing single family structure and detached garage proposed for repurposing to commercial uses. No new construction proposed. Located in Smoketown and Shelby Park neighborhood plan area.

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Rezoning at 860 Vine Street/1127 E Breckenridge Street

Approved.

Recommended approval to Louisville Metro Council for rezoning from R-6 multifamily residential to CR commercial residential. Property is 0.07-acre corner lot with existing two-story historic corner commercial building. Building had nonconforming rights for grocery store from 1931-1996 per 2003 Board of Zoning Adjustment ruling.

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Rezoning at 9104 Westport Road (John Knox Presbyterian Church)

Approved.

Recommended approval to Louisville Metro Council for rezoning 4.5-acre property from R-4 single family residential to OR office residential for church portion and CN commercial neighborhood for remainder. Proposal includes existing church to remain, 6-unit apartment building for returning missionaries, and two future retail lots on Westport Road frontage.

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Waiver for Changing Image Sign at 10000 Shelbyville Road

Approved.

Approved waiver of LDC section 8.2.1.d.6 to allow a changing image sign closer than 300 feet to residentially used property. Sign will have automatic dimming feature reducing to approximately 10% brightness at night. Property is in OR-3 zoning district, suburban marketplace corridor form district, approximately 1.9 acres.

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Detailed District Development Plan - 150,000 SF Warehouse at Hirschhorn Parkway

Approved.

Approved detailed district development plan for 26 DDP 0001 to construct 150,000 square foot warehouse building with office space on approximately 13.5 acres in PEC zoning, suburban workplace form district. Access from Hirschhorn Parkway with full entrance including extended left turn lane. Adjacent to approved Willow Green townhomes and UA Local 502 trade school.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 39 recorded zoning decisions. See all Louisville meetings →

Zoning Changes

• C-1 → C-2, 0.38 acres at 5417 Valley Station Road (Not specified (automotive repair shop operator))
• R-4 → OR-3, 0.33 acres at 3947 Grandview Avenue, City of Saint Matthews (Britney and John David Trenum (represented by Steve Porter))
• OR-2 → C-2, 0.084 acres at 1107 Logan Street, Louisville (Not specified (represented by Nathan Grimes, Renaissance Design Build))
• OR-2 → C-1, Not specified acres at 942, 944 E Muhammad Ali Boulevard, Louisville (Webb's Market)
• R-6 → CR, 0.07 acres at 860 Vine Street/1127 E Breckenridge Street, Louisville (James Powell)
• R-4 → OR, Portion of 4.5 acres at 9104 Westport Road, Louisville (church portion) (John Knox Presbyterian Church (represented by Nick Pregliasco, Barton Rupert and Roberts))
• R-4 → CN, Portion of 4.5 acres at 9104 Westport Road, Louisville (commercial/residential portion) (John Knox Presbyterian Church (represented by Nick Pregliasco, Barton Rupert and Roberts))
• Not specified → C-2, 0.38 acres at 5417 Valley Station Road (Not specified)

Top Keywords This Month

• variance: 166 instances
• zoning: 137 instances
• residential: 93 instances
• commercial: 84 instances
• setback: 56 instances

What to Watch

• Variance mentions were up 163% from February.
• Setback came up 70% more often than February.

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