Louisville Zoning Decisions: April 2026

In April 2026, Louisville held 7 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 up 16% compared to March (751 activity items across 6 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Rezoning at 1901 Rear Payne Street from M2 to CM

Approved.

Area-wide rezoning of 3.1-acre former industrial site from M2 industrial to CM commercial manufacturing following November 2024 explosion. Site previously used for manufacturing since 1940s. Metro Council Resolution 121 Series 2025 initiated the rezoning. Vote was with Commissioner Lanner opposed.

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Rezoning at 3827 Poplar Level Road from R5 to R6

Approved.

Change in zoning from R5 residential to R6 residential for 0.22-acre property to convert existing single family structure to duplex with existing accessory dwelling unit becoming third unit. No new construction proposed. Applicants Mike and Nadine Brewer.

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Preston Highway Retail Center Rezoning

Approved.

Change in zoning from R4 single family residential to C2 commercial for approximately 19 acres at Maple Spring Drive and Preston Highway. Developer Stern Group proposing 129,000 sq ft retail building, 58,700 sq ft grocery store, and 3,500 sq ft Jaggers restaurant. $50 million private investment creating 350+ permanent jobs.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Rezoning Denial at 12302-12406 Taylorsville Rd

Approved.

Council overturned Planning Commission's 4-3 approval of rezoning from R4 to C1 for 22.6 acres at 12302, 12312, 12400, 12404, 12406 Taylorsville Rd and 3830 Sweeney Ln. Proposal was for 54,000 sq ft grocery store with 273 parking spaces. Denied due to traffic impacts on residential driveways across Taylorsville Rd and lack of KYTC signal approval.

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Rezoning at 12302-12406 Taylorsville Rd. for Grocery Store Development

Approved.

Rezoning of approximately 22.6 acres from R4 single family and C1 commercial to C1 commercial for a proposed grocery store with out lots. The applicant plans a 9.7-acre grocery store on Lot 1 with access from both Taylorsville Rd. and Sweeney Ln. Planning Commission recommended approval on February 18, 2026. KYTC expressed concerns about traffic signal approval at the signalized entrance.

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Scrap Metal Facility Rezoning at 258 Eiler Avenue

Approved.

Change in zoning from EZ1 to M3 industrial for 4.8-acre site to allow scrap metal processing facility operated by Red Bull Recycling. Closest residential properties approximately 800+ feet away.

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One Stroke Inc. Detailed District Development Plan at 452 Roberts Avenue

Approved.

Approved detailed district development plan with binding elements for 14,523 square foot warehouse addition connecting to existing One Stroke Inc. facility. Total development site after consolidation will be approximately 2.5 acres.

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Binding Element Citation at 5323 Newcutt Road

Approved.

Citation upheld for property not constructed per approved development plan from 2023 R4 to R5A rezoning. Parking lot, entrance improvements, and sidewalks not completed. Property owner Joe Worth purchased in March 2024 and claims he was unaware of requirements.

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

Zoning Changes

• M2 industrial → CM commercial manufacturing, 3.1 acres at 1901 Rear Payne Street (Louisville Metro Council (area-wide rezoning))
• R5 residential → R6 residential, 0.22 acres at 3827 Poplar Level Road (Mike and Nadine Brewer)
• R4 single family residential → C2 commercial, approximately 19 acres at Various addresses on Maple Spring Drive and Preston Highway (Stern Group)
• EZ1 → M3 industrial, 4.8 acres at 258 Eiler Avenue (Hanna Investment Holdings LLC)
• R4 → C1, 22.6 acres at 12302, 12312, 12400, 12404, 12406 Taylorsville Rd and 3830 Sweeney Ln (Not specified)
• R6 multifamily → R6 multifamily with transitional home CUP at 432 South 16th Street (Star Allen/Flip the Script Recovery)
• R4 single family residential → R4 with transitional home CUP (pending) at 6014 Robin Hood Lane (Saba Glay/Our House of Favor)
• R4 and C1 → C1, 22.6 acres at 12302, 12312, 12400, 12404, 12406 Taylorsville Rd. and 3800, 3830 Sweeney Ln. (Not specified in transcript)

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 192 instances
• variance: 138 instances
• commercial: 84 instances
• residential: 78 instances
• conditional use: 66 instances

What to Watch

• Conditional use mentions were up 128% from March.

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