Pay raise for election officers

The Jefferson County Board of Elections passed a vote July 19 raising pay for election officers. Starting this November, each election officer will be paid $40 for training and $300 on election day. Read more and apply.

Alley Action cleanup work to continue work in Area I next week

The Alley Action Crew will continue work in Area I next week. Area I includes some alleys in District 10.

Louisville COVID-19 cases spike to red-alert level

Louisville COVID-19 case counts have sharply increased, placing the city into the red-alert level. Health experts recommend people living in high community-level counties to wear a mask indoors in public, stay up to date on COVID-19 vaccines and get tested if experiencing symptoms. Additional precautions may be needed for people at high risk for severe illness The CDC is also recommending that travelers wear a well-fitting mask in public transportation areas.

Neighborhood Place partner agencies host Back to School events

The Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services (RCS) is donating $200,000 to purchase school supplies, including backpacks, folders, notebooks, pens, pencils, crayons and rulers, that will be given out at back-to-school events by Neighborhood Place and numerous community partners.

Additional supplies, funding and other types of support for the family friendly events are being provided by area businesses, churches, schools and individual donors. In addition to the supplies being distributed while supplies last, the events will offer a range of services and resources to help local youth and families be prepared for the start of the school year.

Saturday, August 6, Back to School Festival at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, 1501 Rangeland Road, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This annual event is open to families with children in kindergarten through high school. Free backpacks and grade-appropriate school supplies will be provided while supplies last. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. JCPS Nutrition Services will provide free lunches to kids, and families may complete a CAP referral, for clothing and uniform assistance. A Community Resource Fair will boast over 20 presenters and include diabetes and blood pressure checks, YMCA programs, voter registration, library services and lots of fun and music. Event sponsored in part by First Neighborhood Place, area JCPS schools and (FRYSC) Family Resource and Youth Services Centers, Louisville Metro Council Members, LMPD, Louisville Metro RCS, Okolona Fire Department, and local churches. Call 313-4700 for more information.

LIHEAP Summer Cooling Component continues

More appointments have been added for the LIHEAP Summer Cooling Component. This program is designed to offset the cost of higher electric bills during the summer months.  (Due to high demand, the remaining appointments are filling up quickly.) Income eligible residents in Louisville/Jefferson County (within 150 percent of the federal poverty guidelines) can call 991-8391 or read details and schedule an appointment.

Report a Tick program continues

Earlier this year, the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health & Wellness (LMPHW) launched its ‘Spot a Tick and Share’ program. The goal is for Jefferson County residents to bring in ticks we will identify as well as test for diseases. LMPHW will use the results to create a map of where ticks are reported and educate the public on potential diseases they may carry.

Free Louisville Bats tickets while supplies last!

The Louisville Bats are again providing tickets to each council office for residents of those respective districts. This year, the Bats have decided to have individuals/groups from each district sign up directly with the team.  After filling out a form you will be prompted shortly after to create a Louisville Bats account so that you can digitally download your requested tickets.  Each ticket includes a free hot dog and soda. Tickets are first come, first served.

Register now for Louisville Parks fall sports leagues

Louisville Parks and Recreation is now registering fall sports leagues, including youth soccer, youth basketball, youth volleyball, adult kickball and adult softball in parks around the city. There will be an adult kickball and softball league in Seneca Park, beginning in mid-August to mid-October. Visit BestParksEver.com for more information and to register.

Buechel Bypass railroad overpass project lane closure

Update on U.S. 31E (Buechel Bypass): As many of you are aware, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) closed the right lane on U.S. 31E over the Norfolk Southern Railroad (mile marker 10.4) after KYTC bridge engineers observed deterioration on one of the pier caps of the bridge during a routine inspection in 2021. This bridge carries an average of 29,000 vehicles per day. 

A contract has been awarded for the bridge repair, and the contractor is negotiating with the railroad before work begins. There is no completion date set for the project at this time. Motorists can use Bardstown Road as a detour.

Monthly Food Pantry at St Agnes Parish in partnership with Dare to Care

The monthly Food Pantry at St. Agnes Parish, in partnership with Dare to Care, distributes food to approximately 150 guest families the fourth Saturday of each month. The pantry operates from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and is open to all Louisville residents. Due to Covid-19, guests are served via a drive-through format and all Pantry volunteers are prescreened and wear masks as per CDC guidelines.

Audubon Parkway area water main replacement continues 

Louisville Water is working in the Audubon Parkway area on a water Main Replacement and Rehabilitation Program. Areas affected are shown in green on the map. LW is also working on Newburg Road between Larkmoor Lane and Produce Road. Get updates at www.louisvillewater.com/where-were-working.

Louisville Water Company water meter replacement continues 

From LWC: Louisville Water is in a three-year project to upgrade our water meters. In the coming weeks, our contractors and employees will do work in a portion of District 10 to replace older meters with new ones.  The map at left shows where LWC will be working and includes Barret Avenue, Bates Court, Baxter Avenue, Castlewood Avenue, Castlewood Dell, Dahlia Drive, Eastern Parkway, Ellison Avenue, Hawthorn Hill, Royal Avenue, and Summit Avenue.  As part of our ongoing mission to provide the highest quality water and service, Louisville Water will upgrade the water meter at no cost to you. Meter upgrades will take place Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.. Read more information on the project.

Louisville Metro Animal Services

Dog of the week: Avocado Slice Avocado Slice is one of the sweetest, most caring adoptable dogs at Animal House. First, you need to know Avocado Slice is gorgeous, photos don't do this sweet girl justice! Second, Avocado Slice was terrified upon entering the shelter. With plenty of patience and consistency, she has opened up to become a friendly staff favorite. Third, if your friend needs a friend, Avocado Slice gets along great with other dogs. Fourth, she's a lot of fun and loves hanging out in the pool or pool side. Fifth, Avocado Slice’s adoption fee is waived for an approved adopter! Avocado Slice is approximately three years old and she weighs 60 pounds. She's already spayed, microchipped, and up-to-date on vaccinations. To meet or adopt Avocado Slice, visit Animal House Adoption Center, 3516 Newburg Road, open noon to 6 p.m. daily. Walk-ins are welcome. View adoptable pets available at LMAS and Animal House Adoption Center.

District 10 events

Louisville Zoo announces 2023 Sloth Experience dates

The Louisville Zoo will open new 2023 sloth behind-the-scenes experience dates for March to August 2023 with an increased amount of sessions. Tickets will go on sale for the 2023 dates on August 9 at 11 a.m. at https://www.louisvillezoo.org/sloth-experience.

When the sloth experience was first announced in the fall of 2021, all the sloth tours were sold out within a few days.

The sloth experience includes the opportunity to participate with Zoo staff in preparing the sloth's diet and visiting their indoor exhibit. Guests will meet with keeper staff to learn all about sloths. They will also have the opportunity for a photo with the sloth, as well as receive a special keepsake from the experience. The experience capacity is five guests (ages six and older only).

This behind-the-scenes experience starts at 1:30 p.m. on select dates and lasts approximately 30 to 45 minutes. Tickets to the sloth experience are $90 per person and can be purchased as an add-on option with a general admission ticket or purchased separately with a Zoo membership.  

The experience is rain or shine; no refunds or exchanges. All activities are subject to approval by the sloths. Currently, this is the only behind-the-scenes experience or tour available for purchase.

Free 5K run/walk every Saturday morning at 9 a.m. at Joe Creason Park

The Joe Creason parkrun is a free 5K that meets every Saturday morning at 9 a.m. at Joe Creason Park. Come join your friends and neighbors - parkrun is family and dog friendly and you can walk, jog or run or volunteer. More information can be found at parkrun.us/joecreason. They're also on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Louisville Metro news

The fall 2022 class of Neighborhood Institute is accepting applications through August 8

 Neighborhood Institute is a no-cost leadership education program designed to equip neighborhood leaders with the skills and resources needed to initiate positive change in the community. The application deadline for Neighborhood Institute Fall 2022 is 5 p.m. on Monday, August 8. Classes will begin on Tuesday, August 16 at 6 p.m. and continue every Tuesday until November 2.

Solar Over Louisville Enrollment Deadline is August 14

The deadline for signing up for Louisville Metro Government and Louisville Sustainability Council’s Solar Over Louisville program is fast approaching! Signing up before August 14 means –

• You are expressing interest in exploring solar by having your property pre-screened and receiving a custom remote quote through Solar Over Louisville. (There will be more time to consider the proposal and sign a contract).
• You secure the opportunity to access a 12-19 percent discount on going solar through this program.
• In addition, you will have the opportunity to access the 26 percent federal tax credit this year, which will likely reduce to 22 percent in 2023, and might be phased out the following year. 
• You are joining your neighbors in saving on energy costs, supporting local solar jobs, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and helping Louisville reach it's 100 percent clean energy goals!

To date, over 1,280 individuals have signed up for this program, 55 have signed contracts, and installations have already begun. Learn more and sign up for Solar Over Louisville at www.100PercentLou.com/2040. 

You can also register for the final virtual Solar Over Louisville Workshop scheduled for Thursday, August 11 at 7:00 p.m. 

AT&T hiring Call Center Representatives

The Louisville Financial Empowerment Center offers financial counseling at no cost

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) offers off season free tax assistance by appointment

VITA offers off-season free tax assistance by appointment only (574-5687):  

• Edison Center, 701 W. Ormsby, Tuesdays and Wednesdays only, through November 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 
• Louisville Urban League, 1535 W. Broadway, Thursdays only, through October 13 from noon to 7 p.m. 

Healthy at Home Eviction Relief 

It's summertime, and Louisville farmers' markets are back

Bardstown Road Farmers' Market - 1733 Bardstown Road, Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon

Beechmont Open Air Market - 4574 S. 3rd Street, Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon

Beulah Farmers' Market - 6704 Bardstown Road, Mondays, 3 to 7 p.m.

Brownsboro Road Farmers' Market - 4000 Brownsboro Road, Thursdays, 3 to 6 p.m.

Douglass Loop Farmers' Market - 2005 Douglass Blvd., Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

East End Farmers' Market - 13060 Factory Lane Tuesdays, 5 to 7 p.m.

J-Town Farmers' Market - 10434 Watterson Trail, Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Middletown Farmers' Market - 11721 Main Street, Wednesdays, 3 to 6 p.m.

Norton Commons Farmers' Market - 6301 Moonseed Street, Sundays, noon to 4 p.m.

Phoenix Hill NuLu Farmers' Market - 1007 E. Jefferson Street, Tuesdays, 3 to 6 p.m.

Prospect Area Farmers' Market - 12900 W. Hwy. 42, Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Rainbow Blossom Farmers' Market - 3738 Lexington Road, Sundays, noon to 4 p.m.

Riverside Farmers' Market - 7410 Moorman Road, Sundays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Street Matthews Farmers' Market - 4100 Shelbyville Road, Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

West End Farmers' Market - 1821 W. Jefferson Street, select Saturdays

Westport Road Baptist Farmers' Market - 9705 Westport Road, Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

998 mental health hotline In 2020, Congress designated the new 988 dialing code to be operated through the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org The program will connect callers to trained volunteer crisis counselors. You can also access a listing of community mental health services.

Assistance

The Louisville Metro Down Payment Assistance Program provides low- to moderate-income homebuyers with down payment and closing cost assistance for purchasing a home in the Louisville Metro area. Funds can be applied to the purchase of an existing or newly constructed home and are NOT limited to first-time homebuyers. Applications are now available.

Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services is accepting appointments for the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program, or LIHWAP. LIHWAP is a temporary emergency water/wastewater program intended to help low income households and families during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jefferson County residents meeting eligibility can call the automated scheduler at 991-8391 or schedule online.

Drops of Kindness Program - For customers who may still have an outstanding balance, Louisville Water has the Drops of Kindness Program, which offers flexible, no-interest payment plans and additional help from community agencies through the Louisville Water Foundation. Read more about the program or call 583-6610.

Louisville Metro LG&E Assistance is available for eligible residents who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

If you're behind on your Louisville Water Company or Louisville MSD bill due to the pandemic, apply for assistance or visit your local community ministry. Read more.

Eviction Prevention Assistance - call 308-3344 or get information on appointments. This rental assistance is for those financially impacted by COVID-19,  Call Metro United Way's 2-1-1 to locate the ministry nearest you.

The Team Kentucky Homeowner Assistance Fund is a program that can help homeowners impacted by the pandemic rebound and avoid foreclosure. Qualifying homeowners can apply for up to $35,000 in assistance to help with delinquent mortgage payments, property taxes, homeowner’s and/or flood insurance, homeowners association fees and utility costs. 

Low-income households may qualify for a ten-percent sewer bill discount under the Emergency Wastewater Rate Assistance Program (EWRAP) offered by MSD, through July 31. For more information, call 540-6000 or email.

Senior citizens age 65 or older with a gross annual household income of $35,000 or less and are both Louisville Water Company and MSD customers may request an application for a 30 percent discount on wastewater charges and the EPA Consent Decree Surcharge through MSD's website or by calling Customer Relations at 540-6000.

If you're 65 years old, own and occupy your primary residence, you may qualify to exempt the first $39,300 of your home value from property taxes through the The Homestead Exemption. In the Urban Services District, this equals $527 cash in your pocket annually and, once approved, you are not required to reapply unless you move. Complete this one-page form and mail it, along with a copy of your driver’s license (or ID), to the PVA. You’ll get a letter back that looks like this. You'll be notified by a postcard if you qualify. More information is here. Vets with service connected disabilities and totally/permanently disabled civilians may also qualify.

Meals on Wheels is available to qualified seniors in Jefferson County, 60 years or older, who are homebound with no one available to help prepare meals. Call 574-6325 to begin the qualification process. For information on the senior congregate sites for more active seniors, 60 and older, call the number above or sign up at the RCS page. Sites require a one-day advance reservation. See the updated list of open congregate sites.  The Senior Nutrition Program seeks volunteers all year long to help in a variety of capacities. For more information, call 574-6420.

Louisville Metro events

August 5 - Drinks and Dresses event with members of the Metro Council Women's Caucus for Dress for Success.

Please join members of the Metro Council Women's Caucus to support Dress for Success Louisville on August 5. Dress for Success focuses on empowering women by providing them with the tools they need to become economically independent. This includes clothing for interviews and employment, job skills trainings, networking opportunities, and more.

Please consider supporting Dress for Success with your dollars and clothing donations! There will be racks to donate clothes at the event. The event is Friday, August 5 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Noble Funk Brewing at 922 S. Second Street. 

August 6 - Family Fun Day at KMAC

This Saturday, August 6, at KMAC Museum enjoy free admission, art making activities, artist demonstrations, docent-led pop-up tours, live music and more at Family Fun Day!

This Family Fun Day is inspired by the current exhibitions Art Walks the Runway: Ten Years of KMAC Couture and Sandra Charles: The Reality of Our Essence. 

Doors open at 10 a.m. with activities kicking off at 11 a.m. From 11:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30 to 1 p.m. enjoy children's music performed by John Gage, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. watch artist demonstrations by Alyson Theil and Rebecca Richards, and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. have fun making art with Laura Patterson! Gelato Gilberto will be available for purchase starting at 12 p.m.!  KMAC Museum is at 715 W. Main Street. 

2022 Kentucky Shakespeare Festival in Central Park

Shakespeare in Dance, through Sunday, August 7, wraps up this year's Kentucky Shakespeare Festival in Central Park. 

August 8 - Next Landbank Open House

August 8 - Next Land Development Code Reform meeting

August 12 and 13 - St. Joe's Picnic for the Kids 173rd celebration

This year marks the 173rd St. Joe’s Picnic For the Kids and getting together to support the mission of giving children a home. Councilman Mulvihill is happy to again support the picnic. This year’s event takes place on Friday, August 12 from 5 to 10 p.m. and Saturday, August 13 from noon to midnight. Come out to this free, family-friendly event and support St. Joe’s by playing carnival & casino games, enjoying the delicious food & drinks, and bidding on raffle items. The picnic is held on the campus at 2823 Frankfort Avenue, with free parking available onsite. Overflow parking with free shuttle service is also available on Saturday at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary parking lot off Grinstead Drive. Friday night includes a live performance by The Crashers. Live music on Saturday by Rearview Mirror. Pre-purchase food and beverage tickets and purchase raffle tickets at http://sjkids.org/picnic/.

August 14 - deadline for enrollment in Solar Over Louisville

The deadline for signing up for Louisville Metro Government and Louisville Sustainability Council’s Solar Over Louisville program is fast approaching! Signing up before August 14 means –

• You are expressing interest in exploring solar by having your property pre-screened and receiving a custom remote quote through Solar Over Louisville. (There will be more time to consider the proposal and sign a contract).
• You secure the opportunity to access a 12 to 19 percent discount on going solar through this program.
• In addition, you will have the opportunity to access the 26 percent federal tax credit this year, which will likely reduce to 22 percent in 2023, and might be phased out the following year. 
• You are joining your neighbors in saving on energy costs, supporting local solar jobs, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and helping Louisville reach it's 100% clean energy goals!

To date, more than 1,280 individuals have signed up for this program, 55 have signed contracts, and installations have already begun. Learn more and sign up for Solar Over Louisville at www.100PercentLou.com/2040. 

You can also register for the final virtual Solar Over Louisville Workshop scheduled for Thursday, August 11 at 7 p.m. 

August 19 - Newburg Festival

News you can use

District 10 NDF and CIF appropriations

Councilman Mulvihill-initiated D10 Neighborhood Development Funds (NDF) and Capital Improvement Funds (CIF) appropriations. Link to NDF information is here, CIF information here.

Alcohol Beverage Control ad run for 1820 Taylor Avenue

An ABC advertisement for an NQ4 Retail Malt Beverage Drink license ran in the Courier-Journal on July 13 for OVVC Realty, LLC., dba/ Kiva Sports Center at 1820 Taylor Avenue.

Any person, association, corporation, or body politic may protest the granting of the license(s) by writing the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 500 Mero Street, 2 NE 33, Frankfort, Ky. 40601, within 30 days of the date of this legal publication.

Louisville Metro Planning and Design Services District 10 cases

Note: short term rental is the general term used to describe vacation rentals including AirBNB, VRBO, and Tripping. 

2703 Preston Highway: 

22-CAT2-0034, 2703 Preston Highway, a Category 2B plan for a proposed 6,525 sq ft retail and residential addition on .33 acres in C-1 zoning. 

22-VARIANCE-0097 2703 Preston Highway, a variance from Section 5.7.1 to allow an existing building and proposed additions to encroach into the front, street side, rear and side yards.

22-CAT3-0009, 3910 Produce Road, a Category 3 Plan Application for a storage/distribution warehouse. Exeter Warehouse. 

22-CAT2-0037, 4601 East Indian Trail, Building 2, a category 2B application for a 67,500 square foot warehouse/office building on 8.8 acres in the M-2 zoning district.

22-CAT2-0017,  4027 Poplar Level Road, Development of the existing outlot to become a new City Barbeque Restaurant. The proposed site will have a new building (restaurant) with drive-thru, dumpster enclosure, outdoor patio, smokers and on-site pavement for site circulation.

20-CAT2-0006, 4025 Poplar Level Road, a Category 2b Development Plan for the construction of a new 2,998-square-foot Burger King Drive Thru on 9.914 acres in the C1 zoning district. 

21-CFR-0023, 1100 Trevilian Way, a Community Facility Review for a proposed 1800-square-foot building on 95.46 acres in the R5 zoning district. MetaZoo Office Bungalow. 

22-CUPPA-0192, 1960 Meadowcreek Drive, a Conditional Use Permit for a Short Term ental in a non-primary residence in the R-5 zoning district.

21-DDP-0049, 2355 Poplar Level Road, a District Development Plan for oxygen tanks and accessory structures as well as enclosure of 2,350-square-foot learning center for Norton Audubon Hospital.

21-DDP-0087, 2020 Bashford Manor Lane, a District Development Plan for a building expansion. Walmart Fulfillment Center. 

21-DDP-0017, for 3451 Newburg Road/4501 Champions Trace Lane, a Detailed District Development Plan to construct a 5,000-square-foot athletic facility with a turf field, bleachers, field house and parking on 10.07 acres in a C-2 zoning district for the Louisville Collegiate School Athletic Facility. 

21-LANDSCAPE-0084, 4501 Champions Trace Lane, a Landscape Plan for a 14,180-square-foot athletic facility on 10.07 acres in the C2 zoning district. Louisville Collegiate School Athletic Facility. 

3232 Bardstown Road

22-LANDSCAPE-0036, 3232 Bardstown Road, a Landscape Plan. Jack in the Box. 

22-PARKWAIVER-0003, 3232 Bardstown Road, a Parking Waiver to exceed the maximum allowed parking for a restaurant. 

4819 Poplar Level Road: 

21-DDP-0073, 4819 Poplar Level Road, a revised District Development Plan to construct an office/warehouse on 1.41 acres in the CM Zoning District. Louisville Countertop. 

21-MCUP-0004, 4819  Poplar Level Road, a Modified Conditional Use Permit for a contractor's yard/outdoor storage area on 1.41 acres in the CM Zoning District. 

21-WAIVER-0112, 4819 Poplar Level Road, a request for a Landscape Waiver to the required 35-foot landscape buffer along the northwestern property line on 1.41 acres in the CM Zoning District. Louisville Countertop. 

21-MVARIANCE-0003, 4819 Poplar Level Road, a Modified Variance to allow encroachment into the 25-foot building setback on 1.41 acres in the CM Zoning District. Louisville Countertop.

4730 Champions Trace Lane:

19-DDP-0077, 4730 Champions Trace Lane, a Revised District Development Plan for a medical office and dialysis center on 1.4 acres in the C2 zoning district. 

19-VARIANCE-0076, 4730 Champions Trace Lane, a variance from section 4.8.1 of the Land Development Code to allow the proposed pavement to encroach into the middle and outer 100-foot stream buffer for a medical office on 1.4 acres in the C2 zoning district. 

22-MPLAT-0104, 1841 Taylor Avenue, a Minor Subdivision Plat to create 2 lots from 1 on 4.4 acres in the M-2 zoning district. Louisville Mega Caverns. 

22-MPLAT-0045, 1213 Audubon Parkway, a Minor Plat to shift property lines on 0.6 acres in the R5 zoning district. 

22-MPLAT-0044, 4322 Milldaun Road, a Minor Plat to create two lots from one on .736 acres in the R-4 zoning district and SW form district.

21-MPLAT-0195, 3626 Breckenridge Lane, a Minor Subdivision Plat to create 3 tracts from 1 and dedicate right-of-way on 1.61 acres in the R-4 zoning district.

21-MPLAT-0011, for 3901 Atkinson Square Drive, a Minor Plat Application to create two lots from one lot on 9.59 acres in the C2 zoning district. 

20-MPLAT-0174, 6000 Six Mile Lane, a Minor Subdivision Plat Application to create two lots from one on .46 acres in a R-5 zoning district.

19-MPLAT-0074, 4023 Poplar Level Road, former Kmart, a Large Format Minor Plat to create four tracts from one tract on 9.91 acres in the C1 zoning district.

22-WAIVER-0080, 6201 Cutter Drive, a variance to allow a six-foot tall privacy fence. 

20-WAIVER-0136, for 6000 Six Mile Lane, a waiver to allow a residential driveway onto a collector roadway on 0.462 acres in the R5 zoning district. 

1200 Hodel Road:

21-WAIVER-0140, 1200 Hodel Road, a waiver to reduce the required vehicular use area on 1.45 acres in the M-3 Zoning district.

21-MCUP-0006, 1200 Hodel Road, a Modified Conditional Use Permit to add to an existing athletic facility on 1.45 acres in the M-3 Zoning district.

19-WAIVER-0016, 4500 Champions Trace Lane, a sidewalk waiver request for requirement along Champions Trace Lane. 

2814 Newburg Road

19-WAIVER-0112, 2814 Newburg Road, a waiver for the sidewalk requirement along Newburg Road. 
19-WAIVER-0113, 2814 Newburg Road, a waiver to allow detached houses to abut a private street.  

22-WAIVER-0106, 4027 Poplar Level Road, a request to waive the requirement for a sidewalk to connect to adjacent right-of-way. 

21-WAIVER-0113, 3938 Poplar Level Road, a Waiver to allow a proposed changing image sign to be closer than 300 feet to a residential use. Holy Family. 

Short term rental cases

22-CUP-0187, 1697 Cheak Street, a Conditional Use Permit for a short term rental of a non-primary residence in the R5 zoning district. 

22-CUP-0075, 3007 Ashview Terrace, a Conditional Use Permit for the Short Term Rental of a non-primary residence on .152 acres in the R5 zoning district. 

22-CUP-0066, 1607 Orchard Avenue, a Conditional Use Permit for a Short Term Rental on .14 acres in the R5 zoning district. 

20-CUP-0147 for 1500 Lincoln Avenue, a Conditional Use Permit for a short term rental at a non primary residence on 0.18 acres in the R5 zoning district.

19CUP1017, 2606 Pindell Avenue, a Conditional Use Permit for a short term rental on 0.1197 acres in the R5 zoning district. 

18CUP1130 for 3762 Illinois Avenue, a Conditional Use Permit for a Short Term Rental of a non-primary residence in the R-5 zoning district.

To check on Planning and Design Services cases, click here.

 Locate legal Short Term Rentals with new interactive map

Short term rental enforcement continues in large part to be complaint-driven, based on public reporting of alleged violations to administrators. An interactive map tool contains all of the registered short term rentals in Louisville having an active permit to rent their property out to paying customers on STR websites like Airbnb. If you believe someone is using a property as a short term rental but it does not show up on this registry, or if the registry indicates a non-owner occupied property does not have a CUP, then please report the issue here (select “Zoning and Business Concerns,” “Zoning Concern,” “Short Term Rental,” complete the form and submit). Or contact our office.

Driver licensing

Be informed about crimes with LMPD's crime mapping website

The Louisville Metro Police Department uses a Crime Mapping website to display crime on a map in Jefferson County. Zoom in to see crimes in an area, or put an address in the address bar at top left to search. You may sign up for auto email alerts for crime around an address. Reports are made available to the public after a process of internal review, often in the same day as the report taken. Due to the nature of some crimes, reports are made available to public upon the completion of a thorough investigation and will be made available as soon as practical. Or use the crime mapping iPhone app. If you see crime occurring, please contact the Louisville Metro Police Department. Call 911 for emergencies. Call 502-574-7111 for non-emergency related help or to find a towed vehicle. Call 574-LMPD to report crime tips. These LMPD divisions serve sections of District 10: Link to LMPD Fourth Division  Link to LMPD Fifth Division Link to LMPD Sixth Division LMPD working in District 10 have asked us to share this reminder: please call the LMPD non-emergency number, instead of sending an email, if you're seeing suspicious activity in your neighborhood. Sending emails to LMPD delays response, and officers need to be dispatched for the activity. These citations continue the nuisance abatement process. The LMPD non-emergency line is 574-7111 or 574-2111.

MetroSwap areas are here for your safety when buying or selling items

Are you looking for a public place to exchange items you've sold online? Do you share custody of a child and are looking for somewhere to exchange custody? The Louisville Metro Police Department is providing MetroSWAP Zones outside of some Division offices. There is 24 hour video surveillance. LMPD recommends: Agree to meet the person ONLY at a MetroSWAP station. Meet only during daylight hours. Tell someone you trust where you are meeting and at what time. Meet in the parking lot. There will be two designated parking spots at each location for use. Make this interaction brief and to the point. MetroSWAP Zones are at: 2nd Division - 3419 Bohne Avenue 3rd Division - 7219 Dixie Highway 7th Division - 7201 Outer Loop 8th Division - 200 Juneau Drive

Know the signs of human trafficking - you could save a life

Do you know the indicators of human trafficking? You could save a life.  If you believe you may have information about a potential trafficking situation, please contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888 or text 233733 or BeFree. Hint: Keep this hotline number in your cell phone.

Save up to $100 on a new electric powered mower from Lawn Care for Cleaner Air

From the Lawn Care for Cleaner Air program for the Air Pollution Control District: Take advantage of the Lawn Care for Cleaner Air program and save up to $100 on a new, air-friendly, electric-powered mower. You can get rebates on electric string trimmers, electric blowers, and reel mowers, too. Now is a great time to recycle that old, polluting equipment and save some cash on new gear that will make breathing a little easier for you and your community. Please see our website, louisvilleky.gov/lawncare, or call 574-6000 with questions.

Report litterers

Get directly involved in making Louisville a more litter-free community through the Report-A-Litterer program aimed at motorists who throw fast-food wrappers, cigarette butts, soda bottles or any type of litter out their car window.

RecycleCoach app helps Louisville Metro customers with collection reminders, recycling information and more

Receive notifications about garbage, recycling, bulk waste, and yard waste collection services through the RecycleCoach app.  The app also has a “what goes where” feature to allow a person to input a certain item to get information on disposal or recycling. Download from the App Store or Google Play.

Streetlight out? Report it. 

Please report non-working streetlights to LG&E here.

Property maintenance is the responsibility of the resident, from the middle of the street to the middle of the alley

In Louisville Metro, it is the responsibility of the person living in a home to keep the front and rear of the property clean. This area extends from the middle of the street out front to the middle of any alleyways to the rear or side of the property. This applies to litter as well as plants and trees that could impede the alleyway or street. Inspections, Permits and Licenses (IPL) could cite and possibly impose a fine if you've got a lot of debris and plant overgrowth. Thank you for adhering to the local property maintenance codes and keeping a clean neighborhood. 

Crisis line for veterans and their families

Some offices and VA hospitals offer a "Health Promotion Disease Prevention Program" that includes treatment methods including acupuncture, tai chi, and meditation instead of opioids, and they work with the Veterans Crisis Line (1-800-273-8255, Press 1) to provide support and treatment for PTSD and depression, the leading cause of suicide for veterans.

Additional references for VA material and assistance or 1-877-WAR-VETS. Lifestyle changes for better health, or sexual trauma.

From the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:

We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. Call 1-800-273-TALK or go to https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ to live chat.

"Embrace the Journey" website for parents of LGBTQ+ children and adolescents

For LGBTQ+ children and adolescents,a parent’s support makes all the difference. The Embrace the Journey website is designed to educate the parents of LGBTQ+ children and adolescents about how to give children the emotional support they need.

Question or problem? Contact Metro311 one of several ways

If you wish to make a Metro311 request, please make a report online or use the mobile app. You'll receive a service request number that will help the District 10 office assist you. You can report online here, or download the free mobile 311 app from your app store. Or tweet @LouMetro311 or call 574-5000.  You can now look to see if an issue you want to report has already been reported. And you'll get notification of your issue along the way. Visit Metro311 to learn more:  Louisville Metro Government's Metro Business Portal, where you apply for permits, licensing and applications with Louisville Metro, is here.

Metro Emergency Repair Program

Eligibility criteria:    Must be owner occupied for at least one year.    Not available on rental property.    Must meet income guidelines (See intake staff)     May receive assistance once in a five year period.    Louisville-Jefferson County only Types of repairs: Furnace repair or replacement (October-April only) A/C unit- repair or replacement (Requires medical statement, available May-Sept. only) Electrical repairs/upgrades Water line repairs/replacement Sewer line repairs/replacement Water heater repair/replacement, gas line leaks For further information contact Jackie Wilson-Rudy at 574-5850.

Would you like to serve on one of Louisville Metro's Boards or Commissions? 

Interested in volunteering for one of Louisville Metro Government's Boards and Commissions? Serving on a board or commission, you will have a chance to improve the quality of life in our community. There are approximately 100 boards and commissions with many areas of interest, including business and economic development, land planning, parks and recreation, public health and public safety. To learn more about board applications, please click here.

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