 A sign notifying neighbors of a public hearing regarding a proposed zoning change
Have you ever noticed a sign such as the one above near your neighborhood? Have you heard of a zoning change planned close to you and wondered how it all worked? The information below helps explain the process, including how you can get involved should you choose to do so. Underlined items are opportunities for public participation. The timeline below represents the minimum amount of time to complete the rezoning process. Various factors often increase the amount of time needed.
Day 1 - a pre-application is submitted by the applicant. A case manager from Metro Planning & Design Services is assigned at this point.
Day 17 - agency comments are sent to the applicant. About a dozen agencies participate including MSD, Metro Planning & Design Services, and Public Works/KYTC.
Day 27 - a neighborhood meeting is held to inform residents of the proposal and get feedback. Notification goes to first and second tier property owners as well as anyone signed up for electronic notices for the particular council district. This is still before a formal application has been submitted, so some details may still be unknown.
Day 28 - the formal application is filed.
Day 44 - agency comments are sent to the applicant. All comments must be addressed before proceeding to the public hearing.
Day 59 - the Land Development & Transportation Committee (LD&T) meeting is held. This committee is tasked with reviewing technical matters associated with the proposal such as drainage, sewer/utility capacity, traffic, etc. This committee does not address "character" issues or whether the plan is in keeping with the comprehensive plan. A 14-day notice is required to the same people notified regarding the neighborhood meeting.
Day 78 - the public hearing is held by the Planning Commission. Meetings are typically held the first and third Thursday of the month. An 18-day notice is required this time. In addition, signs (like the one above) are to be posted on the site in question and a legal ad is required to run in the newspaper. Comments can be submitted to the case manager or made in person at the hearing. The Planning Commission reviews the information and makes a recommendation on the proposed rezoning.
Day 92 - the public hearing minutes are approved and transmitted to the appropriate legislative body for final approval. In most cases, this is the Louisville Metro Council. However, several suburban cities such as Anchorage, Lyndon, and Middletown have zoning authority over cases within their boundaries.
For more information, please visit Metro Planning & Design's page on zoning changes.
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