Louisville Zoning Decisions: May 2026

In May 2026, Louisville held 7 public meetings covering zoning matters. 29 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 26 approved (96% approval rate), 1 denied, 2 deferred. Activity was down 32% compared to April (870 activity items across 7 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Short-Term Rental CUP at 4513 South 6th Street

Denied.

Conditional use permit denied for Jason Nelson to operate a short-term rental (3 bedrooms, 8 guests maximum) that is not the owner's primary residence. Property is within 600 feet of existing approved CUP 24CUP0141. Applicant argued property is on perimeter of buffer area with structure-to-structure distance of 643 feet, but board found insufficient justification for relief. Neighborhood opposition cited concerns about housing availability and community character.

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Rezoning at 1144-1146 South 7th Street

Approved.

Case 26-0002: Recommended approval of change in zoning from R7 residential to CR commercial residential for two lots totaling 0.2 acres, with waiver to omit required 10-foot landscape buffer. Property contains existing 1-story non-residential building constructed 1900-1930, proposed for reuse as art gallery or similar commercial use. Applicant: Bruce (619 Floral Terrace).

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Duplex Conversion at 4332 Taylor Boulevard

Approved.

Case 25-ZONE-0108: Recommended approval of change in zoning from R5 to R5B with detailed district development plan to allow conversion of single-family structure into duplex on 0.11 acres in traditional neighborhood form district. Applicant: Mr. Patino.

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Parking Lot Variance at 3rd Street Rd.

Approved.

Variance 26-0042 approved for Royal Real Estate Firm to expand an existing parking lot by 50 feet at 10014 3rd Street Rd., encroaching 80 feet into the front yard infill setback. The expansion will add striping and organize traffic flow on the 0.74-acre C1 commercial property.

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Rezoning at 820 S Clay St. - Grace Hope Senior Apartments

Approved.

Grace Hope Presbyterian Church/Rebound Inc. application (26 ZONE 0019) for change in zoning from UN (urban neighborhood) and C1 (commercial) to R8A (multifamily residential) for a 22-unit senior living apartment building (55+) on 0.6 acres. Three-story building approximately 9,800 square feet at corner of S Clay St. and E Breckenridge St. in Smoketown neighborhood. Recommended to Louisville Metro Council for approval.

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Rezoning at 524 Baxter Ave.

Approved.

Application (25 ZONE 0097) for change in zoning from M2 (industrial) and C1 (commercial) to C2 (commercial) on 0.36 acres. Property contains existing structure to be converted for dwelling units and commercial use (potential bar/tavern, restaurant, office, or Airbnb). Recommended to Louisville Metro Council for approval.

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Fence Height Variance at 1833 Alfresco Place

Approved.

Variance 25-0118 approved for Stephen Hone to allow an existing wooden fence at 8 feet 3 inches in the street side yard setback, exceeding the 3.5-foot maximum by 4 feet 9 inches. The fence is integrated with an existing berm and retaining wall. A neighbor raised sight triangle concerns at the corner but the board approved based on staff analysis.

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Fence Height Variance at 6514 T Rose Dr.

Approved.

Variance 26-0033 approved for Jeffrey Gilbert to replace an existing fence with a new 6-foot fence in the front yard setback, exceeding the 48-inch maximum by 24 inches. The applicant needs the higher fence to contain dogs that were jumping over the 4-foot fence.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 29 recorded zoning decisions. See all Louisville meetings →

Zoning Changes

• R7/OR3 (split zoned) → R7/OR3 (no change - waiver for internal landscape buffer), 5.45 acres at Morrison Trail and Bluebird Lane, Jefferson Town (5.45 acres) (Bluebird Luxury Lofts)
• R7 → CR (Commercial Residential), 0.2 acres at 1144-1146 South 7th Street, Louisville (Bruce)
• R5 → R5B, 0.11 acres at 4332 Taylor Boulevard, Louisville (Mr. Patino)
• R4 → R5, less than 0.5 acres at Watson Trail and Locust Avenue, Jefferson Town (Pounds family (Renaissance Design Build))
• UN (Urban Neighborhood) and C1 (Commercial) - split zoned → R8A (Multifamily Residential), 0.6 acres at 820 S Clay St., Louisville, KY (Grace Hope Presbyterian Church / Rebound Inc.)
• M2 (Industrial) and C1 (Commercial) - split zoned → C2 (Commercial), 0.36 acres at 524 Baxter Ave., Louisville, KY (Wayne Gallivan (owner) / Scott Heath (representative))

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• variance: 84 instances
• residential: 75 instances
• commercial: 54 instances
• conditional use: 53 instances

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