Louisville Zoning Decisions: May 2026

In May 2026, Louisville held 7 public meetings covering zoning matters. 32 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 28 approved (93% approval rate), 2 denied, 2 deferred. Activity was down 27% compared to April (889 activity items across 7 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Appeal of administrative decision denying nonconforming rights for fence at 1744 Wilson Avenue

Denied.

Appeal of a staff decision denying nonconforming rights for a fence in the front setback (highest point 9.6 feet, with barbed wire) at 1744 Wilson Avenue, in R7 zoning. An initial motion to grant the appeal and overturn the staff decision failed (Horton no, Ford no, Bond no; Rodriguez yes, Bozos yes). A subsequent motion to deny the appeal and uphold the staff determination carried (Horton yes, Ford yes, Bond yes; Rodriguez no, Bozos no). Appellant is Chipuk Dize; represented by attorney John Talbot.

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Short-term rental CUP denial at 4513 South 6th Street

Denied.

Conditional use permit to allow a short-term rental of a dwelling unit that is not the owner's primary residence, in R-5 residential traditional neighborhood form. Three bedrooms, max 8 guests. Applicant Jason Nelson, represented by Nick Gregliasco. There is one approved short-term-rental CUP (24CUP0141) within 600 feet. Staff recommended denial citing over-concentration; Board denied.

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Rezoning at 1144 and 1146 South 7th Street from R7 to CR

Approved.

Recommendation to Louisville Metro Council to approve a change in zoning on both properties from R7 (multifamily residential) to CR (commercial residential), a waiver reducing the required 10-foot landscape buffer areas on side properties, and a detailed district development plan with binding elements. Site is about 0.2 acres combined across two lots with an existing vacant one-story non-residential building (built approx. 1900-1930). No new construction proposed; purpose is reuse of the building for a low-intensity commercial use such as an art gallery. Applicant Bruce Coleman. Passed by roll-call vote.

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Rezoning at 4332 Taylor Boulevard from R5 to R5B

Approved.

Recommendation to council to approve a change in zoning from R5 to R5B with a detailed district development plan and associated binding elements to allow conversion of a single-family structure into a duplex. Site is approx. 0.111 acres within the traditional neighborhood form, no form district change and no new construction. Applicant Mr. Patino (relocating from California). Passed by roll-call vote.

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Parking lot variance at 10014 3rd Street Road

Approved.

Variance from section 512 to allow a parking lot expansion to encroach into the front yard infill setback (80 feet into setback) on approximately 0.74 acres in C1. Applicant Richard Soto of Royal Real Estate Firm wants to add striping and organize traffic. Approved unanimously.

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Breckenridge Lane Rehabilitation Home CUP at 3116 Breckenridge Lane

Approved.

Conditional use permit to allow a rehabilitation home in the R4 and R7 zoning districts on 5.76 acres across 3 parcels, in an existing former nursing home. Request for 217 resident beds, up to 115 employees (about 50 at peak), 24-7 supervision, no exterior alterations. Relief granted from standards F.1 and F.2. Operated by Todd Sharp (founder/CEO), Oliver Richardson (COO) and Candace Durham (compliance officer). No group housing within 1,000 feet. Approved unanimously.

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Rezoning at 820 South Clay Street - Grace Hope Senior Apartments

Approved.

Change in zoning from UN (urban neighborhood) and C1 commercial to R8A multifamily residential for a 22-unit senior living apartment building on ~0.6 acres at 820 South Clay Street. Developer Rebound Inc.; owner/applicant Grace Hope Presbyterian Church. Recommended for approval to Louisville Metro Council.

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Rezoning at 524 Baxter Avenue

Approved.

Change in zoning from M2 and C1 to C2 commercial on ~0.36 acres at 524 Baxter Avenue to convert an existing structure into dwelling units and a bar/tavern use. Owner Wayne Gallivan; builder Robert Brogue; architect Eric Claypool; represented by Scott Heath. Recommended for approval to Louisville Metro Council. Dissenters were named in roll call.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 32 recorded zoning decisions. See all Louisville meetings →

Zoning Changes

• R7 → CR, 0.2 acres combined at 1144 and 1146 South 7th Street (Bruce Coleman)
• R5 → R5B, 0.111 acres at 4332 Taylor Boulevard (Patino)
• R4 → R5, less than half an acre at Watson Trail / Locust Avenue, Jefferson Town (the Pounds)
• C-1 → R-8A, 0.6 acres at 820 South Clay Street (Grace Hope Presbyterian Church)
• M-2 → C-2, 0.36 acres at 524 Baxter Avenue (Wayne Gallivan)

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 125 instances
• variance: 84 instances
• residential: 75 instances
• commercial: 54 instances
• short term rental: 54 instances

What to Watch

• Short term rental mentions were up 391% from April.

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