Buechel Bypass bridge closure set for this weekend as repairs continue

The bridge carrying Buechel Bypass (U.S. 31E/U.S. 150) will be closed from 9 p.m. on Friday, March 10, to 9 p.m. on Sunday, March 12, between mile point 10.4 and mile point 10.5. That’s between the cross streets of Plaza Avenue and Hikes Lane. During the bridge closure, signs in the area will direct drivers to utilize Hikes Lane, Shepherdsville Road, Buechel Bank Road and Progress Boulevard as the posted detour.

Various closures have been in place for the bridge since a February 2021 inspection found deterioration on one of the bridge’s pier caps. The repairs were initially delayed as KYTC and the contractor sought approval from the railroad to work on the bridge section over the tracks. Last year, crews began working under the bridge, in an area not visible to motorists crossing the span. Those repairs have now advanced to a point where the weekend closure of the entire bridge is necessary. The repairs are expected to be completed in spring 2023.

Justice Department finds civil rights violations by LMPD and Metro Government

Following a comprehensive investigation, the Justice Department announced Wednesday that the Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) and the Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government (Louisville Metro) engage in a pattern or practice of conduct that violates the U.S. Constitution and federal law. Above, U.S. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland spoke at Louisville Metro Hall Wednesday as Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta looked on.  The Department also announced that it has entered into an agreement in principle with Louisville Metro and LMPD, which have committed to resolving the department’s findings through a court-enforceable consent decree with an independent monitor, rather than contested litigation.  Specifically, the Justice Department finds that LMPD: Uses excessive force, including unjustified neck restraints and the unreasonable use of police dogs and tasers; Conducts searches based on invalid warrants; Unlawfully executes search warrants without knocking and announcing; Unlawfully stops, searches, detains, and arrests people during street enforcement activities, including traffic and pedestrian stops; Unlawfully discriminates against Black people in its enforcement activities; Violates the rights of people engaged in protected free speech critical of policing; and Along with Louisville Metro, discriminates against people with behavioral health disabilities when responding to them in crisis. The Department also identified deficiencies in LMPD’s response to and investigation of domestic violence and sexual assault, including its responses to allegations that LMPD officers engaged in sexual misconduct or domestic violence. Deficiencies in policies, training, supervision, and accountability contribute to LMPD and Louisville Metro’s unlawful conduct. Read the full release, which includes links to the report and agreement.

St. Patrick's Parade is tomorrow at 3 p.m.

The St. Patrick's Parade returns Saturday. Revelers will line Bardstown Road at 3 p.m. as hundreds of parade participants walk by waving and handing out goodies!  This year marks the 50th Anniversary of the St. Patrick's Parade, celebrate with the theme "Pot O' Gold"! The parade route is from Broadway and Baxter Avenue to Bardstown Road and Windsor Place.  Closures for the St. Patrick's Parade are Saturday, March 10, 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.:  Broadway from Barret Avenue to Baxter Avenue Rubel Avenue from Benton Avenue to Rogers Street St. Anthony Place from Mercy Way to Broadway Payne Street from Bishop Street to alley west of Baxter Avenue Hull Street from Bishop Street to alley west of Baxter Avenue Rogers Street from Bishop Street to alley west of Baxter Avenue Baxter Avenue from Barret Avenue to Highland Avenue Baxter Avenue from Highland Avenue to Hepburn Avenue Bardstown Road from Highland Avenue to Midland Avenue East Breckenridge Street from alley west of Baxter Avenue to Baxter Avenue Christy Avenue from alley west of Baxter Avenue to Baxter Avenue Morton Avenue from alley west of Baxter Avenue to Baxter Avenue  Highland Avenue from alley west of Baxter Avenue to alley east of Baxter Avenue   Grinstead Drive from Baxter Avenue to Cherokee Road Cherokee Road will have one lane of traffic northbound diverted to Payne Street.

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.

Storm debris drop-off sites 

Due to the storm, yard waste will be picked up this week, and regular weekly yard waste collection resumes next week as scheduled. 

Mayor Greenberg to bring back Mayor’s Night Out, first is March 15

Community members will meet and interact with Metro Government leaders and department heads at the Northeast Family YMCA

On Wednesday, March 15, Mayor Craig Greenberg will host his first ever Mayor’s Night Out event. Louisville residents are encouraged to come and meet Metro Government leaders and department heads, ask questions, and share comments and suggestions on improving city services. The event will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Northeast Family YMCA at 9400 Mill Brook Road in Lyndon. It is free and open to the public.

“Many years ago Mayor Abramson launched Mayor’s Night Out. These events were a huge success so as soon as I was elected, I knew I wanted to bring them back,” said Mayor Greenberg. “My team and I are eager to meet with engaged citizens, listen to their comments and suggestions on improving city services, and then get to work implementing those solutions.”

Representatives from more than a dozen city departments will be at the event, including leaders from Public Health, Public Works, Parks & Recreation, Metro Animal Services, the Office for Women, the Fire Department, and others. Each of the four Deputy Mayors and Police Chief Jackie Gwinn-Villaroel will be there as well.

Mayor Greenberg will host several more Mayor’s Night Out events later in 2023 in locations around Metro Louisville. The second and third events will be held in south and west Louisville. Upcoming dates and locations will be announced soon.

March 10 and 11 - next training for Hildegard House volunteers

Join our community of compassionate volunteers at Hildegard House. We provide a home and compassionate care for individuals at the end of life who have no home or loved ones to care for them so that they may die with dignity and access hospice care. We are the family for our residents and care for them just like family members. Compassionate Companions commit to a weekly five-hour shift. The next volunteer training is March 10 and 11. Learn more about volunteering and register at  or call Volunteer Coordinator Jana McNally at 581-8267.

Nominate your favorite historic restaurants for grant funding

Nominations due March 12

Together with American Express, the National Trust is once again launching the Backing Historic Small Restaurants Grant Program to help restaurants address critical needs amid ongoing economic challenges. 

What are the cozy cafes, delicious dives, and other restaurants you love that contribute to their neighborhood’s unique history and identity?

We want to learn about a small or independently owned restaurant located in a historic or older building or neighborhood that: 

• Contributes to the history and/or identity of its surrounding community or neighborhood.  
• Tells an inclusive story about cuisine and community in America (such as historic or ethnic food ways or culinary heritage). 
• Has a compelling and inspiring historical narrative or cultural significance.
• Has been disproportionately impacted by economic challenges, disasters, or other hardships.

Deadline: The nomination period closes March 12. Nominate your favorite place today!

Volunteer for Meals on Wheels

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.

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.

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

Wild Lights: Around the World at the Louisville Zoo opens today and we have tickets to give away! 

The Louisville Zoo welcomes back one of the largest lantern festivals in the nation, Wild Lights: Around the World, starting today and through May 21. Tickets are on sale. Our office has received 20 tickets to give away, and D-10 residents can request two free tickets by emailing our office.  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.  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 to 10 p.m. Thursday through Sunday nights from March 10 to May 21 and nightly from March 30 to April 9.

March 10 to 12 - Home Garden + Remodeling Show 

The Home, Garden + Remodeling Show is coming to the Kentucky Exposition Center this weekend. Get ready for three full days of home improvement inspiration!  Enjoy live appearances like Mina Starsiak Hawk of HGTV’s Good Bones on stage Saturday, stroll through this year's Feature Gardens, or visit the Gifts & Gourmet Marketplace for the perfect spring treasure!  Hours: Friday from noon to 8 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission for adults is $10 at the door, $8 online, and children ages 12 and under get in free.  Special Days: Senior Day Friday, March 10 – arrive at the box office with valid photo ID to receive a free admission ticket. No online ticket orders. Hero Day Sunday, March 12 – All active military personnel, veterans, fire, police & first responders, receive free admission with valid ID at the box office.

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

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 left, volunteers cleaned up the trail last year during the cleanup.

Louisville Nature Center

Spring is here! Sunday, March 26, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Celebrate spring with us! Fen will guide you through the waking forest to welcome new blooms, singing birds and emerging wildlife. Pack a lunch and your favorite blanket to end your hike with a bird watching picnic! Family program, ages 3+. Register.

Hello, Spring! Saturday, April 1, 2 to 4 p.m.  The forest is waking up and with it comes new blooms, singing birds, and the appearance of new wildlife, such as salamanders and turtles! Join Jacob on this hike through Beargrass Creek State Nature Preserve and welcome the emerging spring wildlife

Phenology: Nature's Calendar Sunday, April 2, 10 a.m. to noon In this program, you’ll learn about the science of phenology and how to participate in the Nature's Notebook citizen science project! Our trained naturalist, Fen, will guide you on how to collect phenological data from a specified site. You can take this knowledge home and set up a site in your own backyard or classroom.

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!

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

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. 

April 15 - 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!

May 12 - Shakespeare in the Parks in Joe Creason Park

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. 

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

Appointment system phasing in

Large Item Pickup by appointment is being phased into the entire Urban Services District. Now, you can 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!

Monday, March 6 all areas will 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!

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.

Income tax preparation assistance available for eligible residents

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. 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 Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) to residents. 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.

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

Free workshops focused on mental health and wellness through May

Mental Health Lou  and Louisville Free Public Library will offer free workshops focused on mental health and wellness starting in March. The Mind-Body Wellness Series is a four-part series that focuses on the ways in which our thoughts, feelings, and beliefs can positively or negatively impact our bodies and vice versa.

Taught by licensed experts from Mental Health Lou’s partner groups and providers, the series will be offered at six library locations: Southwest, Northeast, Newburg, Main, Western, and Bon Air.

Each workshop in the series addresses a different topic:

• Discovering the Mind-Body Connection: Participants will learn ways to identify and connect feelings, thoughts and somatic responses and develop tools to help manage stress, anxiety, depression and more.
• Movement & Mental Health: This workshop looks at the impact of movement on our mental health by extending into yogic practices and breathing techniques for individuals to use as a means of self-care and deepen their connection with their bodies.
• Practical Mindfulness for Stress Management: Participants will learn basic tools to help identify stressors and implement Mindfulness techniques to manage/decrease stress response. This will be an experiential workshop that focuses on skill building of stress management tools.
• Taking Charge of Your Wellbeing: Workshop participants will begin developing a realistic and easily executable self-care plan with the help of a mental health therapist.

• Saturdays in March, 11 a.m. - Southwest Regional Library
• Tuesdays in March, 12:30 p.m. - Northeast Regional Library
• Mondays in April, 6 p.m. - Main Library
• Tuesdays in April, 6 p.m. - Newburg Library
• Tuesdays, May 9 -30, 6 p.m. - Western Library
• Wednesdays, May 10-31, 6 p.m. - Bon Air Library

Learn more about the series.

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 13 to 16 - Reunification of Family Assets in-person research and review 

March 14 - Conversation with a City Planner about zoning

March 14 - Bracketology event to benefit Wellspring

March 17 and 18 - Brain Days at the Kentucky Science Center

Join Kentucky Science Center educators and real local scientists to celebrate Brain Awareness Week at Brain Days. Hack your nervous system at this exciting celebration of all things neurological, happening March 17 and18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Included FREE with your Kentucky Science Center general admission.

On site partners will include: Louisville Orchestra, Science Policy and Outreach Group (SPOG), National Alliance on Mental Illness Louisville (NAMI), Kids Lab UofL, UofL BioMedical HeartWheels, UofL Neurosurgery, StageOne Family Theater, Families for Effective Autism Treatment (FEAT) of Louisville, KET, Metro United Way, and Norton Children's Hospital Neurology. 

Register now for Louisville Parks Spring Break Camps

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. 

March 27 to April 1 - National Youth Violence Prevention Week

May 20 - The Neighborhood Summit returns to Louisville

Join the in-person learning event and “Bloom Where You’re Planted!” Center For Neighborhoods is proudly hosting this year's Neighborhood Summit on Saturday, May 20 at Neighborhood House, 201 N. 25th Street. With the pandemic largely behind us, we anticipate this will be our most successful Neighborhood Summit to date. More than 250 attendees will be joining together to build connections and knowledge-sharing, guided by the theme “Bloom Where You’re Planted: Embracing Your Power in the Place You Call Home.”  

The Neighborhood Summit is an in-person, half-day conference that showcases community-building success stories and celebrates inspired neighborhood development across Louisville. Through interactive workshops, engaging keynote speakers, and networking breakouts, attendees learn about community achievements, make valuable connections, and recognize leaders affecting positive change in the places and spaces we live in. 

Register for the Summit.

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. 

Recent D-10 applications to Metro Planning and Design Services

23-ZONE-0033, 1618 Lincoln Avenue, application for a change in Zoning from R-5 to C-1 to allow for a law office and commercial kitchen in an existing building on 0.10 acres.

23-ZONEPA-0034 , 1391 Gardiner Lane, application for a change in Zoning from OR-3 to OR-3 and C-1 for Lee Hospitality Hotel & Apartments on 4.822 acres.

March 20 - Public Hearing regarding 1724 O'Daniel Avenue

March 27 - Neighborhood Meeting regarding 1628 Belmar Drive

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 Mildaun Road, application for a Minor Plat change to create two lots from one on .736 acres in the R-4 zoning district and SW form district. Bicker Division.

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-0063, 1537 Lincoln Avenue, a Conditional Use Permit Pre-Application for a Short Term Rental on 0.08 acres in the R-5 zoning district.

23-CUPPA-0062, 3709 Willmar Avenue, a Conditional Use Permit Pre-Application for a non-primary residence Short Term Rental on 0.2602 acres in the R-4 zoning district.

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. These LMPD divisions serve sections of District 10: Link to LMPD Fourth Division  Link to LMPD Fifth Division Link to LMPD Sixth Division

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.

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.

Veterans Crisis Line 

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.

"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.

Streetlight out? Report it. 

Please report non-working streetlights to LG&E.  Report a hazard on a state road or highway, such as non-working highway lighting or potholes.

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.

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. Read more about board applications.

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