Fish Frys in District 10 and nearby

It's Fish Fry Time! Here are a few area churches offering fried fish dinners and more:  Holy Family Catholic Church, 3938 Poplar Level Road, every Friday through March 31 with drive-through, carryout and dine-in for lunch and dinner.  St. Stephen Martyr Catholic Church, 2931 Pindell Avenue, 5 to 8 p.m.  St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, 2042 Buechel Bank Road, 4 to 7 p.m., dine-in and carry out.  The Lenten Dining Guide has a list including much of Central Kentucky.

Metro Council accepting resumes for District 8 vacancy

Applicants have seven business days to apply; deadline is March 3 The Louisville Metro Council has accepted the resignation of District 8 Councilwoman Cassie Chambers Armstrong.   Chambers Armstrong was elected on Tuesday to fill the Kentucky Senate District 19 vacancy, formerly held by Congressman Morgan McGarvey. The Metro Council now moves forward in finding a replacement. Requirements including being a qualified resident of council District 8 for at least one year prior to the person's election, being at least 18 years old and a qualified voter.  If you know of anyone in D-8 that would be a good representative, please encourage them to file. Persons interested in filing should submit a resume by email to the Metro Council Clerk at MetroCouncilClerk@louisvilleky.gov on or before 5 p.m. on Friday, March 3. Resumes sent by registered or certified mail to the Metro Council Clerk, 601 W. Jefferson Street, 40202, must be postmarked no later than March 3, and must be received in the Clerk’s office within four (4) business days after mailing. The Metro Council will hold a special Committee of the Whole meeting to interview eligible District 8 applicants on Monday, March 13, at 4 p.m., and will appoint the District 8 Councilmember at the regularly scheduled Metro Council meeting on Thursday, March 16. Read more information and apply.

Preston Area Business Alliance seeks executive director

The Preston Area Business Alliance (PABA) is seeking a part-time executive director. PABA is a network of business owners and community leaders dedicated to advancing business through enhanced connection, understanding, and action. We focus on supporting, promoting, and strengthening businesses along the Preston Corridor. PABA is a collective of individuals with personal or business interests along the corridor, and creates a platform for its members to strengthen business relationships through networking; voice their most pressing concerns in a unified way; and leverage the alliance as a resource for communicating trends, needs, and recommending strategy and vision for the future of the Preston Corridor. Please send resumes to pabacareers@gmail.com.

Save the date: May 12 Shakespeare in the Parks in Joe Creason Park

Friday, May 12, Kentucky Shakespeare will present Hamlet at Joe Creason Park as part of the Shakespeare in the Parks tours. Details to follow. 

Transportation Cabinet increases reward to $5,000 for help in catching thieves who stole copper wire from highway lighting systems

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has doubled the reward being offered in the battle against thieves who have been stealing copper wire from interstate highway lighting systems. The offer is now $5,000 for information leading to arrests and prosecution of the thieves, whose crimes already have caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in damages. That cost is ultimately borne by Kentucky taxpayers. The crime also takes a toll on highway safety as major interchanges are left darkened.

The Louisville area has been especially hard hit. Officials in KYTC District 5, which includes Jefferson County, estimate that thieves have stripped light poles and junction boxes of about 94,000 feet of copper wire – nearly 18 miles’ worth. The damage estimate to date is close to $380,000. Thefts in District 5 have occurred along Interstate 64 between Exit 3 and I-264 (Watterson Expressway) and at eight other interchanges in Louisville: Exits 1 and 3 on I-64; Exits 127, 130, 132, 133 and 134 on I-65; and Exit 4 on I-264. About 500 light poles in the area have been damaged – some more than once. KYTC is partnering with the Kentucky Department of Homeland Security to spread the word that copper wire theft from highway lights endangers the public and puts motorists at risk. The thieves also run a risk: High voltage in the lines could result in electrocution. While copper wire theft also occurs on private property, interstate and highway lighting systems are often targets.

The photos above and at right show individuals stealing wire from lighting systems in Jefferson County. State officials are seeking help from the public to identify these persons or anyone else suspected of stealing copper wire on Kentucky highways. Kentuckians can contact the following resources: Report any information about wire thefts at Kentucky interchanges to the KYTC Office of Inspector General (OIG) Office at 502-330-7506. If your information leads to an arrest and conviction, you may be eligible for the reward. Report active crimes or suspicious activity to local law enforcement. Report dark intersections to the KYTC Traffic Operations Center at 877-FOR-KYTC.  KYTC Office of Inspector General Director Maryellen Mynear said, “We’re asking the public to watch for and report suspicious activity, such as people in unmarked vehicles working near lighting equipment or wire attached to the hitch of a vehicle." The public helped catch two Clark County men who later pleaded guilty to misdemeanor and felony charges related to copper theft from KYTC lights in 2014. With damage exceeding $3,000, the thief or thieves could face Class D felony charges, which carry possible prison sentences of five to 10 years. To deter theft, state law requires recycling centers to obtain identification of sellers and a certified statement as to the sources of the scrap metal being sold.

Appointment system phasing in

Large Item Pickup by appointment is being phased into the entire Urban Services District. Once appointments are available for your address, you will be able to quickly get rid of up to four large items, once per week, by simply making an appointment on the Metro311 app or website. This means more opportunities to dispose of large items, less "junk" sitting out for weeks, and improved neighborhood cleanliness!

All areas are eligible to make appointments after their last "junk" set out weekend. Area L is the last area to have an announced setout weekend and on Monday, March 6 all areas will then be eligible to make Large Item Pickup appointments! When your address is on the appointment system, you can make an appointment up to once per week for up to 4 large items to be picked up. Households and property owners will receive a letter and info card in the mail. 

If you'd like a representative to attend a community meeting and share about this program or other waste-related topics, contact the Solid Waste Education Department. 

Learn more at Louisvilleky.gov/LargeItems!

Alley Action work in Area A. The Alley Action Clean-up initiative rotates throughout the Urban Services District. Once a given alley area has been completed, a new area will be announced in the Works Week.

2023 winter yard waste collection schedule 

Since the amount of yard waste generated is far less in the winter, the schedule is adjusted for a more efficient collection. This year, from mid-January to mid-March, yard waste will be collected EVERY OTHER WEEK on the opposite week of recycling. Residents do NOT need to make a request for yard waste collection. The Recycle Coach calendar has been adjusted and citizens can view their calendar and set reminders using the app. During the weeks without yard waste collection, the weeks of February 21 and March 7, all Louisville residents are invited to drop off yard waste for FREE at the Waste Reduction Center. Yard waste must be bagged and bundled according to curbside collection rules.  The Waste Reduction Center is at 636 Meriwether Avenue and open Tuesday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Regular weekly yard waste collection will resume the week of March 13.

Reporting potholes

• Report online. 
• Use Twitter by sending the location of the hole to @LouMetro311 and include the hashtag #502pothole.
• Call Metro311 or 574-5000 to report potholes or any other issues. 

Sidewalk over Goldsmith Lane bridge near Peabody Lane closed due to safety concerns

The sidewalk over the bridge structure on Goldsmith Lane near Peabody is closed until further notice. A Kentucky Transportation Cabinet inspection revealed safety concerns and closing the sidewalk will allow the driving lanes to remain open at this time.  The next steps will be to investigate and design a repair or replacement of the structure. Please watch for signage and use extra caution in the area.

Buechel Bypass railroad overpass continues with one lane of traffic open in both directions

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. 

Motorists should expect a southbound lane closure and delays at a bridge over the Norfolk Southern Railroad tracks at mile point 10.4. This is in addition to the northbound lane closure that has been in place since 2021. One lane of traffic will remain open in both directions. The additional lane closure is necessary as contractors advance on repairs to the bridge. Crews had previously worked under the bridge in an area not visible to motorists crossing the span. The repair was delayed as KYTC, and the contractor sought approval from the railroad to work on the bridge section over the tracks. The repair is expected to be completed no later than spring 2023.

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. Guests are served via a drive-through format and all Pantry volunteers are prescreened and wear masks as per CDC guidelines.

District 10 events

February 25 - Bierhalle at German-American Club

The German-American club is hosting the February Bierhalle Saturday, February 25. The event is 4 to 10 p.m. with German food, hospitality, and live music by the Rounder Brothers. The club is at 1840 Lincoln Avenue. Live music will be played from 6 to 10 p.m. and plenty of German beers will be on tap. This is a family-friendly event and free to the public.

Students, register to enter the Louisville Zoo's annual Trashformation Contest by March 1

The Louisville Zoo invites students of all ages throughout Kentucky and southern Indiana to participate in its annual Trashformation student art contest. Trashformation is part of the Louisville Zoo’s Party for the Planet: A Month-Long Celebration of the Earth, and to honor the earth and all it provides, this year's theme is pollinators.  Students are encouraged to create pollinator-friendly items using primarily natural, found materials such as rocks, wood, sticks, leaves, bamboo, etc. The goal is to make a shelter or place of rest for pollinators that resembles a natural, inviting habitat. The Zoo suggests students consider making things like a bat house, a bird feeder, a bee house, or other items beneficial to pollinators that can be painted or embellished with found or recycled items to showcase their own style. The final projects should be placed in the student’s home garden, a neighborhood garden or a school garden to support pollinators in their area during the summer and fall of 2023. Trashformation is open to all public, private, parochial and homeschool students from preschool through 12th grade. The contest is open to individual students or groups of four or more. Register by March 1, and submit your project entry by April 4.  A panel of judges will choose one winner from each category. Winners will be announced on the Zoo’s social channels on Earth Day, April 22. The winning students will be invited to share their projects for display at the Zoo beginning April 30 in the Zoo’s pollinator area near the Butterflies n’ Blooms exhibit. To learn more about the project categories, rules or to submit a project for judging, visit louisvillezoo.org/trashformation.

March 14 - Bracketology event to benefit Wellspring

March 18 - First Pop-Up Drop-Off of 2023 is in D-10

The first Pop-Up Drop-Off of 2023 will be Saturday, March 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Louisville Metro Fleet Services parking lot, 3515 Newburg Road. 

Be sure to follow the accepted items guidelines and keep your categories separated for easy and fast off-loading! For more information visit Louisvilleky.gov/PopUps.

March 18 - Train Show and Sale at Holy Family Parish Saffin Center

Save the date: March 25 - Beargrass Creek/Jim King Trail cleanup

From the Louisville Zoo: Last year’s Beargrass Creek/Jim King Trail cleanup was so successful we are hosting another on March 25. We are planning the cleanup from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The cleanup will also be our press kick-off for our Party for the Planet (P4P), which is our month-long celebration of the Earth for the month of April.  We'll post sign up information for volunteers here soon.  At right, MSD workers removed tires from Beargrass Creek last year during the cleanup.

April 3 to 7 - GLOW! Spring Break Camp at Cyril Allgeier Community Center - register by March 30

Louisville Nature Center

Summer camp registration Camp registration is open for Louisville Nature Center summer camp! Summer camp has sold out quickly the past few years, and we expect this year to be the same! Learn more about day camp and see our 2023 camp themes.  We cannot wait for another summer of adventure!

Through February 28 - Louisville Zoo Wild Winter Days: bring canned goods for Dare to Care and get a discount on admission

Louisville Zoo to host Wild Lights: Around the World starting March 10

Featuring new lanterns inspired by unique global sites

The Louisville Zoo is excited to announce the return of one of the largest lantern festivals in the nation, Wild Lights: Around the World, March 10 through May 21. Tickets are on sale now at https://www.louisvillezoo.org/wildlights.

With an almost entirely new lineup of lanterns, guests will be able to see sights from around the world on their 1.4-mile excursion through the Zoo. Famous landmarks, flora and fauna from North and South America, Africa, Europe, Australia and Asia will be highlighted in six different zones. As families venture through the Zoo’s pathways each evening, they will experience hand-crafted, illuminated art displays comprised of silk-covered, metal frames and LED lightbulbs. The event will feature over 50,000 LED lightbulbs, 18 interactive displays, eight animated lanterns and 10 light changing pieces that together present a spectacular feast for the eyes. 

A few lantern highlights include a walk-through cobra corridor, giant blue morpho butterfly, and a nine-foot, shark-themed photo opportunity. Other lanterns to look forward to include the Statue of Liberty, Sydney Opera House, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Hall of Supreme Harmony and so much more! The King Cobra Corridor, at right, is one of the highlights of the festival.

This 46-night immersive experience features live cultural performances including Chinese folk dances, acrobatics and more. The event is wheelchair and stroller-friendly on a paved path. The festival is a rain or shine event and will be held 6:30 – 10 p.m. Thursday through Sunday nights from March 10 – May 21 and nightly from March 30 – April 9.

Save the date: April 15 TreeFest: an Arbor Day Celebration at Joe Creason Park

TreeFest: an Arbor Day Celebration will be at Joe Creason Park on April 15. A day dedicated to all things trees, the event will include tree giveaways, guided nature walks, plus live music, food and drink.

Save the date: April 15 for Brightside Community-Wide Cleanup days

The Brightside Community-Wide Spring Cleanup is set for Saturday, April 15, and the Fall Cleanup is set for Saturday, October 21. More information will be posted online.   We encourage all residents to take part in Brightside's Community-Wide Cleanups. These events are a great service opportunity for boy/girl scouts, sports teams, faith groups and community organizations. It could also be a corporate team bonding opportunity!  Cleanups are an integral part of Brightside's mission and without the help of volunteer groups, and many other volunteers throughout the year, Brightside could not achieve their goals of a cleaner, greener Louisville. Neighborhoods can hold their own cleanups at any point throughout the year and we can provide gloves and bags for each Neighborhood Cleanup. We will work with Solid Waste Management to have the collected litter bags picked up. Give Brightside a call at 574-2613 or register online about two weeks prior to your event to schedule your cleanup and for information about getting supplies.  Thanks to each and every volunteer who supports the Brightside Community-Wide Cleanup, for your time and dedication – we can’t do it without you!

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

System of Care FIVE Partner Funding Request application open until March 31

This is a notification of a funding opportunity available through the System of Care FIVE grant. The intent of these opportunities is to allow eligible agencies and organizations to apply for funds for one-time or start-up activities aimed at supporting the population of focus of the SOC FIVE grant: children and youth with behavioral health (mental health and substance use) challenges and their families who have involvement with child welfare. The average grant award is $5,000.

Proposals must be for activities aimed at improving and/or supporting the infrastructure for Kentucky’s system of care by:

• raising awareness of needs of the population of focus; and/or
• piloting, expanding or enhancing programs, initiatives, services, supports, etc. for the population of focus. 

Items not allowed by the federal funding source:

• Food for professionals (food is allowable for the population of focus during activities)
• Electronic equipment or technology support 

This opportunity will be awarded during April. To be eligible, submit your application by March 31. Additional information is included in the application.

Volunteers are needed to mentor youth for YMCA Safe Place Y-NOW program

The YMCA Safe Place Y-NOW program is currently seeking mentors for our spring class that begins March 31. Y-NOW supports an amazing population of youth and you can help be the change for our community! If you or someone you know is interested in mentoring, please email ynowvolunteers@ymcalouisville.org or call 635-5233

Apply for GLI's Power to Prosper Minority Business Accelerator

Calling all minority- or woman-owned businesses! The third cohort of GLI’s Power to Prosper Minority Business Accelerator is now accepting applications. Learn how to take your business to the next level. Applications are open through February 28. 

This program is free for participants and open to business owners who:

• Are minority, woman, LGBTQ+, veteran, or disabled-owned
• Employ at least one full-time employee, besides the owner(s)
• Have been in business for at least two years
• Commit to attend class and complete mandatory assignments and program surveys, as requested

Read more information and apply here. 

Income tax preparation assistance available for eligible residents

The start of free federal and state income tax preparation assistance for eligible residents has begun. The Louisville Asset Building Coalition’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, or VITA, provides trained, IRS-certified volunteers who offer free tax services at 11 sites across the city. VITA is available to individuals and families who earned less than $66,000 in 2022. VITA volunteers also help determine if residents are eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), a refundable federal tax credit for low- and middle-income working individuals and families. Eligibility for the EITC is based on income, the number of family members and other criteria, such as the age of household members. Working families who earn up to $57,400 may be eligible, and the average credit last year was $2,800. Since launching in 2001, VITA services have helped more than 135,500 Louisville tax filers. Last year, VITA processed more than 7,300 returns, adding more than $12 million to the local economy, including nearly $2 million in EITC to residents. Louisville Metro’s Office for Resilience and Community Services helps to connect tax filers to an array of financial empowerment services including the newly opened Financial Empowerment Center which provides free financial counseling, and the Tax Time Connect initiative. Tax Time Connect encourages “unbanked” tax filers to get banked with Bank On Louisville certified accounts, and to choose direct deposit for their tax refund. Bank On certified accounts are low-cost, safe and fully functional.  Learn more about the Tax Time Connect, financial counseling and other resources.  VITA sites will prepare in-person free tax filing, by appointment only, at several sites. Most of the sites will provide free tax filing through drop-off services.

AARP Tax-Aide provides free tax prep services with a mission to serve any person who comes through the door, with special attention to those 60 and older. The AARP team helped to file more than 2,400 returns in 2022 leading to over $2.8 million in federal and state refunds. AARP Tax-Aid sites are operating:  http://www.aarp-tax-aide-lou.org. The work of the Louisville Asset Building Coalition and the AARP Tax Assistance Program is made possible by Metro United Way, Louisville Metro Government, the IRS, the AARP Tax-Aide Foundation and dozens of other partners, and hundreds of volunteers.

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.

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 $46,350 in assistance to help with delinquent mortgage payments, property taxes, homeowner’s and/or flood insurance, homeowners association fees and utility costs. 

FEMA is providing financial assistance for COVID-19 related funeral expenses incurred on or after January 20, 2020. Eligibility requirements and instructions on how to apply are available online FEMA COVID-19 Funeral Assistance and through FEMA's dedicated helpline at 1-844-684-6333.

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. Vets with service connected disabilities and totally/permanently disabled civilians may also qualify.

Locate Dare to Care food assistance locations, which include St. Stephen Martyr at 3015 Greenup Road, from 3:45 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays. Please call before visiting sites to verify hours of operation. 

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.

LMPD - which numbers to call for emergencies, non-emergencies, and ongoing criminal activity complaints

The most efficient manner to report crime and/or request to speak to an officer is to call Metrosafe Dispatch at 574-2111.  Furthermore, if the efforts of the officer were not reasonably adequate to address the concern or issue, a citizen can immediately call Metrosafe back and request for an LMPD supervisor to contact them.  For non-emergencies, dial 574-2111 for non-violent crimes, non-injury auto accidents, or to report a crime that has already occurred.  For emergencies, dial 911 for violent crime in progress, serious injury auto accidents, or immediate threat to human life.  To report ongoing criminal activity, dial 574-5673, the LMPD Tip Line, for drug dealing, prostitution, gang activity, or any information that may help close open investigations.

Louisville Metro events

Louisville Free Public Library honors Black History Month with variety of programs

This February, the Louisville Free Public Library (LFPL) is offering more than thirty free programs in celebration of Black History Month. Programs include book discussions, film screenings, history talks, storytimes, and more, designed to inform, inspire, and engage audiences of all ages.

Join local author Jermaine Fowler, host of the top-rated history podcast The Humanity Archive, on Tuesday, February 28 (7 p.m.) for the launch of his new book of the same name. This sweeping survey of Black history challenges dominant perspectives and goes outside the textbooks to reveal America’s hidden history. Presented in partnership with Carmichael’s Bookstore, this program is free. Register online at LFPL.org/Authors.

February also marks the return of the Black History Month Film Series. Presented in partnership with UofL Health Sciences Center Office of Diversity and Inclusion and Lean Into Louisville, the series is held every Sunday in February at the Main Library and features thought-provoking and award-winning films, followed by discussions with university professors and local experts. The remaining 2023 lineup includes acclaimed 2021 documentary My Name is Pauli Murray (sponsored by Louisville Public Media). To register, visit LFPL.org/BHFilms.

Black History Month at the library has something for all ages, with special storytimes, craft sessions, and showcases for children and teens as well. Members of the Kentucky Buffalo Soldiers Chapter stop by the Southwest, South Central, Iroquois, Shawnee, and Newburg libraries during the month to discuss the history of the all black unit of the 9th & 10th Calvary and how it has played a significant role in today’s military. 

See the complete list of LFPL’s Black History Month programs.

March 11 - Session on reinforcing violence prevention

For the first time ever, The Office for Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods is partnering with Whitney Strong to offer a full day training on violence prevention! This free, in-person training is scheduled on March 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Shawnee Baptist Church (2214 Bank Street), and lunch will be served. 

We will hear from experts as they cover a range of topics including Firearm Safety, Suicide Prevention (QPR), Stop the Bleed, and The Public Health Approach to Violence. This training, which has been attended by over 800 citizens since its inception in 2017, aims to inform participants of individual and collective efforts to reduce violence in Louisville. 

For many of our participants, this is a gateway to get involved with the work of violence prevention and the dedicated partner organizations working to curb violence in our community.  If you have ever wanted to get plugged in to this work, this training is a great place to start. 

March 14 - Conversation with a City Planner about zoning

Summer Volunteen Program returns to the Kentucky Science Center

The Summer Volunteen Program is back at the Science Center! This year’s Volunteens will spend eight weeks with us at our flagship facility in downtown Louisville in a department of their choosing.

From working alongside of our camp staff learning classroom management skills to being out on the floor engaging guests in science demonstrations and activities, we’ll encourage teens to step outside of their comfort zones while creating lasting connections with community members, KSC staff, and members of their cohort.

Applications close March 31. Read more and download the application.

Register now for Louisville Parks Spring Break Camps in April

Join Louisville Parks and Recreation for Spring Break Camps! Day camps are set to take place April 3 to 7 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and are offered to youth ages 6-12. A one-time $20 registration fee is due when registering and a $50 per child fee is due a week in advance.  Spring Break camps are a great opportunity for youth to get outside and play games with new friends, learn a new sport, be creative with arts & crafts, experience outdoor adventures, go swimming and take a field trip to local attractions.

News you can use

District 10 CIF and NDF appropriations

Councilman Mulvihill-initiated D-10 Capital Improvement Funds (CIF) appropriations documentation dating to 2016 is linked here.  The D-10 Neighborhood Development Funds (NDF) appropriations document is linked here.

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. 

February 27 - Neighborhood meeting regarding 1618 Lincoln Avenue

Read the full letter regarding 1618 Lincoln Avenue. 

March 1 - Neighborhood Meeting regarding 1724 O'Daniel Avenue

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.

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

2703 Preston Highway: 

23-LANDSCAPE-0028, 2703 Preston Highway, a Landscape Plan for expansion of an existing liquor store with three apartments on the second floor on 0.33 acres in the C1 zoning district. 

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

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-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. 

19-LANDSCAPE-0050, 2128 Old Shepherdsville Road, Revision of a Landscape Plan for a private automobile parking area on 0.74 acres in the C1 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-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. 

22-VARIANCE-0168, 3119 Harmon Court, a Variance from Section 5.3.11 to allow a garage to encroach 20 feet into the required rear yard on 0.139 acres in the R5 zoning district.

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. 

22-ZONE-0169, 2221 Bradford Drive, a change in zoning from R-5 to R-6 on 5.4 acres for a 94 unit multi-family development. 

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.

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.  

Short Term Rental cases

23-CUPPA-0014, 1628 Belmar Drive, application for a Conditional Use Permit for a Short Term Rental on 0.13 acres in the R5 zoning district.

23-CUP-0024, 3921 Marwood Place, a Conditional Use Permit for a Short Term Rental at a non-primary residence on 0.15 acres in the R5 zoning district. 

22-CUP-0408, 1000 Parkway Drive, a Conditional Use Permit for a Short Term Rental on 0.17 acres in the R5 zoning district

22-CUP-0373, 1724 O'Daniel Avenue, application for a Conditional Use Permit for a Short Term Rental on 0.21 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.

Check on Planning and Design Services cases.

In D-21 but nearby: 22-STRCLOSUREPA-0031, 1305 Durrett Lane, a Street and Alley Closure Pre-Application from Durrett Lane to I-264. Louisville Dive Center.

 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 - REAL ID enforcement date extended to May 7, 2025

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has extended the REAL ID Act enforcement date by two years offering Kentuckians, and residents of other states, more time to request a compliant driving or identity credential that maintains air travel access and military base entry.

The enforcement date has been moved from May 3, 2023 to May 7, 2025. Read details on REAL ID. 

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 or someone you know needs help, contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-888-373-7888 to speak with a specially trained Anti-Trafficking Hotline Advocate. Support is provided in more than 200 languages. We are here to listen and connect you with the help you need to stay safe. Callers can dial 711 to access the Hotline using TTY. Or text at 233733. Message and data rates may apply. You can also email at help@humantraffickinghotline.org  or submit a tip online here.

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. 

988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available through the 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline. 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.

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.

988 Suicide and Crisis 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.

"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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