Councilwoman Jennifer Chappell, also elected to the Metro Council in 2022, was elected as the Democratic Caucus Vice Chair. She represents Council District 15, a diverse area that spans from Central to Southwest Louisville. Her district includes notable landmarks including the University of Louisville and Churchill Downs, as well as a mix of residential and business communities. Known for her community engagement, she brings a forward-thinking perspective to her leadership role.

Councilman Brent Ackerson was elected as the Metro Council President for 2025, marking a significant milestone in his long-standing service to Louisville. He has represented Council District 26 since his initial election in 2008, focusing on issues like fiscal responsibility, public safety, and infrastructure improvements. Known for his collaborative leadership, he has earned a reputation for working across the aisle with all council members to enhance the quality of life for Louisville residents. 

Councilman Anthony Piagentini, D-19, was elected Minority Caucus Chair for a fourth time in seven years. Khalil Batshon, D-25, was elected Minority Caucus Vice Chair. 

The next Democratic Caucus, Republican Caucus, and Metro regular meetings are scheduled for Thursday, January 30. Here's something most people don't know -- these meetings are open to the public! 

District 10 news

Weather related updates

Unstaffed recycling sites that are closed: 

Staffed recycling drop-off locations that are open
Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Southwest Government Center
7219 Dixie Highway

Central Government Center
7201 Outer Loop

East District Public Works 
595 N. Hubbards Lane

• Curbside Garbage & Recycling Collection: Due to garbage and recycling curbside pick up being cancelled this week to the inclement weather, next week, we will be collecting the extra garbage and recycling you may have accumulated. We ask that garbage is bagged and tied if it doesn’t fit in your container. Extra recycling not fitting in your container must be in a separate container with a lid/cover.

Know the signs of frostbite and hypothermia

As temperatures fall below freezing, the danger of frostbite increases significantly and can occur more quickly than you might expect.

Frostbite causes loss of feeling and color around the face, fingers and toes.

• Signs: Numbness, white or grayish-yellow skin, firm or waxy skin.
• Actions: Go to a warm room. Soak in warm water. Use body heat to warm. Do not massage or use a heating pad.

Hypothermia is an unusually low body temperature. A temperature below 95 degrees is an emergency.

• Signs: Shivering, exhaustion, confusion, fumbling hands, memory loss, slurred speech or drowsiness.
• Actions: Go to a warm room. Warm the center of the body first—chest, neck, head and groin. Keep dry and wrapped up in warm blankets, including the head and neck.

Curbside pickup of Christmas trees continues, drop-off available

Metro Solid Waste provides curbside pickup of Christmas trees within the Urban Services District through January 25. Residents with city yard waste collection may set their Christmas trees and greenery out on their regular collection day. Trees may not be in plastic bags and all decorations must be removed. 

Christmas tree drop-off sites are available for all Louisville/Jefferson County residents at three locations: Waste Reduction Center, 636 Meriwether Avenue, Public Works Yard, 10500 Lower River Road (enter from Bethany Lane) and East District Recycling Center, 595 N. Hubbards Lane. The Hubbards Lane site will also instantly recycle Christmas trees into mulch that will be offered back to citizens for home use. Those wishing to receive mulch must bring an appropriate container in which to carry it. All lights and ornaments should be removed from trees before they are dropped off.

Drop-off sites are open Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Waste Reduction Center closes at 3 p.m. on Saturdays). All locations will be closed Saturday, January 18 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Check ahead for weather-related closures. 

Take the City-wide four-week Anti-Racism Challenge sponsored by Listen Learn Act

How it works: For four weeks beginning January 3, participants will receive a weekly email with a list of 10-12 anti-racism activities. We ask participants to complete three of the activities over the course of the week. It is purely personal; you don't report to anyone. By regularly participating in anti-racism activities, we naturally develop better habits of noticing and challenging racism in our daily lives. Sign up here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/cADwZWv

Remember the Camp Taylor Elementary School pantry as you shop

Tiffany Bolling from the Family Resource Center has reached out to request food donations for the school pantry at Camp Taylor Elementary School. The FRC feeds students and their families at Camp Taylor and Audubon Traditional Elementary Schools, and maintain a food pantry in front of the school to feed the community. 

Our pantry is usually stocked through Dare to Care, but the food goes so quickly. Our homeless demographic has doubled from last school year. I am trying to keep up with the nutritional support I can provide, but it's a struggle.

If you are able to assist in getting us food to fill our pantry, donations can be sent to: Camp Taylor Elementary School, The Kid Connection FRC, 1446 Belmar Drive, Louisville, KY, 40213. 

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.

District 10 events

Joe Creason parkrun canceled for Saturday

The Joe Creason parkrun has been canceled for this Saturday, January 11 due to the Friday forecast for more snow. More information can be found at parkrun.us/joecreason.

Events at Highlands-Shelby Park Library

Teen Chess Club, Monday, January 13, 3 to 5 p.m. Never played? A tournament veteran? A casual player? All skill levels are welcome. We'll teach you the basics of the game, general strategy, popular moves, advanced rules, and how to record your games. And we'll play lots of chess! Ages 10-19.  Friends of the Library Meeting, Monday, January 13, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Meet the Friends of the Highlands-Shelby Park Library. Call 574-1672 for virtual options. Kid's Club, Tuesday, January 14, 3:30 to 5:30.  Drop in every Tuesday between 3:30 and 5:30 for some afternoon fun. Perfect for grades K-6 and their families. Each week of the month has its own theme. Celebrate African American History Month with us at Kid's Club on February 11 and 25!  Teen Post Up, Tuesday, January 14, 6 to 8 p.m. Join us at the Outpost for a weekly night of board games, video games, and snacks!  Teen Art Club, Wednesday, January 15, 3 to 5 p.m. Join us as we envision and create! Different mediums will be explored every month, including painting, collaging, clay sculpting, and more! Ages 10-19.  WAGS: Read with a Dog, Wednesday, January 15, 4 to 5 p.m. Come spend time and read with a therapy dog from WAGS- Wonderful Animals Giving Service. Ages 0-19. Baby Storytime, Thursday, January 16, 10:15 to 11 a.m. A storytime for developing pre-literacy skills and a love of reading through books, songs, movement and activities. Ages 0-24 months. Combined Storytime, Thursday, January 16, 11:15 to noon. A storytime for developing pre-literacy skills and a love of reading through books, songs, movement and activities. Ages 2-4. Teen Movie Matinee, Thursday, January 16, 3 to 5 p.m. Join us in the Teen Outpost for a movie screening—complete with popcorn and refreshments! You’ll also get to cast your vote for the featured movie the following week. Ages 10-19.

Bring a can, save on admission during Wild Winter Days at the Louisville Zoo and support Dare to Care and local conservation efforts

The Louisville Zoo's snow leopards love this weather. So does Qannik, the polar bear! And during Wild Winter Days, through February 28, you can enjoy discounted admission when you bring a non-perishable food item for the Dare to Care Food Bank.

Guests who bring at least one non-perishable food item per person may purchase discounted tickets at the Zoo ticket windows for $10.50 per adult and $7.50 per child or senior. Details are at the Zoo website. 

Since this partnership began in 2009, the Zoo has collected more than 30,000 pounds of food, thanks to the generosity of its guests. That is the weight of nearly five male rhinoceroses!

Dare to Care Food Bank’s most needed items include canned meats like tuna and chicken, as well as canned fruit and vegetables, beans, peanut butter, soup, rice, cereal, fruit juice, and pasta. Please no expired goods, opened or damaged packaging or any glass containers. More details on items of need are available at daretocare.org. 

Louisville Nature Center

Birding By Ear, January 19, 10 a.m. to noon, $15.

Birds are musicians of the natural world. Without their diverse calls and songs, the forest would be a much quieter place. On this guided hike, Luke will focus on identifying bird species by the sounds they make and discuss behaviors associated with their call. You’ll come away from this hike with the knowledge needed to identify common bird species found in Beargrass Creek State Nature Preserve. Binoculars recommended.

Valentine's Candlelit Hike, February 13, 14, and 15. $30. Let candles light your way as you stroll underneath the stars this Galentine’s and Valentine’s Day.  Hike at your leisure, either on the candlelit short trail (about 3/4 mile), or the unlit longer trail (1 3/4 mile). Warm up around the fire afterward, or head indoors, where you can visit our reptiles and enjoy snacks and drinks. Participants must be 21 and over. The hikes will be 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Register online

Great Backyard Bird Count Hike, February 16, 9 to 11 a.m. and noon to 2 p.m. $15.

Join the world’s largest biodiversity-related citizen science project, eBird. eBird is an online database of bird observations providing scientists, researchers and amateur naturalists with real-time data about bird distribution and abundance. More than 100 million bird sightings are contributed each year by eBirders around the world

Salamander Seekers: Kid Friendly, March 1, 10 a.m. to noon, $15.  The streamside salamander (Ambystoma barbouri) is endemic to the Bluegrass region of Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. One of their few remaining strongholds is in the wetlands of the Beargrass Creek State Nature Preserve! Led by our naturalist, Luke, participants on this hike will venture into the wetlands of the Beargrass Creek State Nature Preserve to search for salamanders. Discover what makes these important habitats so special, and maybe get a little muddy while you’re at it! Salamander Seekers, March 8, 6 to 8 p.m. $15. The streamside salamander (Ambystoma barbouri) is endemic to the Bluegrass region of Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. One of their few remaining strongholds is in the wetlands of the Beargrass Creek State Nature Preserve! Led by our naturalist, Luke, participants on this hike will venture into the wetlands of the Beargrass Creek State Nature Preserve to search for salamanders. Discover what makes these important habitats so special, and maybe get a little muddy while you’re at it! This program requires the ability to walk off trail, and is for Salamander Seekers 12 and older. Full Moon Hike, March 14, 8 to 10 p.m. $15.  See the forest through new eyes and experience the night as nocturnal animals do. Join Luke as you walk under the Worm Full Moon. Register for Louisville Nature Center events. LNC members, watch your email for discounts on registration.

Louisville Metro events

January 11 - next "Once Upon An Orchestra” event, providing free musical storytelling performances for families at Louisville libraries

The Louisville Free Public Library and the Louisville Orchestra's “Once Upon An Orchestra” public performances continue at LFPL locations through March. 

Presented free, various unique family programs weave music and storytelling together in an interactive experience. Louisville Orchestra musicians perform original music created around familiar and beloved children’s books. The hour-long experiences include a 30-minute small ensemble performance preceded by a hands-on activity to build a musical instrument from recycled materials, so everyone can play along.

“Once Upon An Orchestra” is funded with support from Louisville Metro Government. For more information, contact your local LFPL branch, or call the Louisville Orchestra at 587-8681.

• Saturday, January 11, 10:30 a.m., Iroquois Library, Bear Snores On
• Saturday, February 8, 2 p.m., St. Matthews Library, The Very Hungry Caterpillar
• Saturday, February 15, 2 p.m., South Central Regional Library, The Very Hungry Caterpillar
• Thursday, February 20, 6 p.m., Shawnee Library,, Llama Destroys the World
• Wednesday, March 19, 11 a.m., Southwest Regional Library, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
• Tuesday, March 25, 10:30 a.m., Crescent Hill Library, The Very Hungry Caterpillar
• Saturday, March 29, 10:30 a.m., Jeffersontown Library,  Bunny's Book Club

January 26 - Community Day at the Speed Art Museum

Community Day is Sunday, January 26, 1 to 4 p.m. at the Speed Art Museum, 2035 South Third Street. .

Every month, the Speed Art Museum hosts a community day that's free, family-friendly, and open to the public! January kickstarts the Lunar New Year celebration. Join us at the Museum to see the Dragon Dance and explore Asian arts!

Louisville Metro news

Assistance

The Jefferson County Legal Help Center offers hours Tuesdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Jefferson County Public Law Library, 514 West Liberty Street, Suite 240. Residents may meet with volunteer attorneys, get help filling out court forms, get help navigating the court system, plus online guided interviews on various legal topics. More information is here, or call 574-5943. 

The Office for Aging and Disabled Citizens' OADC Resource Guide connects aging and disabled citizens, along with their caregivers, to a variety of service providers, government agencies and non-profit organizations in the city of Louisville. View or print the resource guide. 

The Employee Child Care Assistance Partnership (ECCAP) helps employers meaningfully  contribute financial assistance directly to employee child care costs by matching their contribution up to 100 percent, potentially doubling the value of their employer-provided benefit. All funds from the employer and the state are paid directly to eligible child care providers. Various program restrictions apply. Learn more at the Kentucky Chamber's ECCAP resource page, Kentucky's ECCAP program page, or by email.

Help with prescription medication copays may be possible through the Kentucky Prescription Assistance Program. Call 1-800-633-8100, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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. Available funding has been exhausted so no new applications are currently being accepted. Check for updates at the above link. 

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. 

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.

Remember, it's okay to ask for help with your mental health

Mental health experts recommend connecting with others and talking about how you're feeling. Don’t isolate yourself. Dial 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Text “LOU” to 741741 Crisis Text Line Community Wellness Hub Mental Health Lou 502-414-4380 The Black Counseling & Consulting Collective 502-589-4313 Seven Counties 24/7 Adult Crisis Line 502-589-8070 Seven Counties 24/7 Child Crisis Line 502-583-3951 Seven Counties 24/7 Addiction Help Line 502-792-7011 Collective Care Center at Spalding University 502-588-2008 NAMI Louisville 1-800-273-8255 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-888-843-4564 LGBT National Help Center  Trauma-trained mental health specialists are available at all eight Louisville Neighborhood Place locations for immediate and free assistance for any Louisville resident dealing with violence or other trauma. Appointments and walk-ins are accepted. The city has also set up a trauma hotline that is free to call: 901-0100.

Contact Congressman Morgan McGarvey's office

Contacting the Louisville Metro Police Department

The most efficient way to report crime and/or request to speak to an officer is to call Metrosafe Dispatch at 574-2111 (5) 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 (5)  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.

LMPD Public Review of Policy

From the Louisville Metro Police Department: The LMPD is committed to engaging the public when revising our policies. The LMPD seeks feedback from the public. Below is the process the Department has implemented to ensure a deliberate and thoughtful process when revising policies.

Process

• Policies that have been revised each quarter will be posted for review and public comment.
• Changes that have been made to the previous policy will be highlighted.
• Comments will be reviewed and considered by appropriate personnel and leadership during the next policy review process.

Policy/Standard Operating Procedure updates: 

General Order #24-006 - SOP 12.30 Handle with Care Program

General Order #24-007 - December 2024 SOP Updates

Links to updates and online comment forms: 

https://www.louisville-police.org/882/LMPD-Public-Review-of-Policy

Zoning updates

ABC ad run for 3825 Bardstown Road, Suite 101

An Alcoholic Beverage Control ad ran December 11 for Tamu-Tamu Bar and Grill, 3825 Bardstown Road, Suite 101 for a NQ2 Retail Drink License Special Sunday Retail Drink License license(s). 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 St 2NE33, Frankfort, KY, 40601, within thirty (30) days of the date of 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. 

January 15 - Neighborhood meeting regarding 4217 Indian Trail

A neighborhood meeting will be held Wednesday, January 15 at 6 p.m. at the Newburg Library, 4800 Exeter Avenue, regarding a change in zoning for 4217 East Indian Trail. View the full letter. 

24-ZONEPA-0153, 4217 East Indian Trail, application for a change in zoning pre-application from from R-4 to M-2 to allow the existing building to remain as a contractor's shop with proposed outdoor storage and contractor lay-down yard on 2.8123 acres. 

January 16 - Public hearing regarding 1300 Belmar Drive

24-ZONE-0080, 1300 Belmar Drive, application for a Change in Zoning from M2 to CM/M2 to permit auto sales on 0.2798 acres. Dean's Classic Auto Sales. Application accepted. 

January 27 - Public hearing regarding 1800 Newburg Road

24-MCUP-0019, 1800 Newburg Road, a Modified Conditional Use Permit for a private religious/learning institution on 203.97 acres in the R5, R7 and R1 zoning districts.

4610 Roofing Road

24-CAT2-003, 4610 Roofing Road, a category 2B development plan for a 46,500 square foot warehouse/office building on 5.6 acres in the M3 zoning district. American Roofing and Metal.

24-WAIVER-0177, 4610 Roofing Road, a landscape waiver from chapter 10.2 of the land development code. Approved. 

1225 Gardiner Lane:

24-CAT2-0033, 1225 Gardiner Lane, category 2B application for the construction of a gas station on 5.6159 acres in the M2 and OR1 zoning districts. Revisions submitted. 

24-WAIVER-0130, 1225 Gardiner Lane, A waiver application from section 5.6.1.C.1. to have less than 50% of the street facing facade without clear windows and doors. Accepted.

24-WAIVER-0131, 1225 Gardiner Lane, a landscape waiver from section 10.2.4.B.1 to encroach into the landscape buffer area in the northwest corner of Poplar Level Road. Accepted.

24-PARKWAIVER-0013, 1225 Gardiner Lane, a parking waiver to increase the maximum parking allowed from 24 spaces to 32 spaces. Accepted.

24-CUP-0063, 6500 Six Mile Lane, a Conditional Use Permit to construct a gym and building addition for a private institutional use on 7.1 acres in the R4 zoning district. NUR Islamic School. Revisions required.

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. Revisions required.

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. Public meeting.

24-DDP-0076, 4642 Jennings Lane, a revised district development plan for transitional housing on .48 acres in the C2 zoning district. Pathways to Hope. Accepted

1800 Newburg Road

24-LANDSCAPE-0159, 1800 Newburg Road, a revised landscape and tree preservation application on 6.104 acres in the R1, R5, and R7 zoning districts. St. Agnes Catholic School. Accepted.

24-MCUP-0019, 1800 Newburg Road, a Modified Conditional Use Permit for a private religious/learning institution on 203.97 acres in the R5, R7 and R1 zoning districts.

24-LANDSCAPE-0175, 6400 Six Mile Lane, a landscape and tree preservation application for multi-family residential use on 1.1877 acres. Six Mile Homes. Revisions required. 

24-LANDSCAPE-0160, 6718 Six Mile Lane, a clearing and grading application to remove trees and stumps on 0.9656 acres in the R4 zoning district. Agency review. 

24-LANDSCAPE-0124, 3417 Community Horizon Circle, revised submittal of a Landscape Plan for DaySpring's additional parking expansion. Approved. 

24-LANDSCAPE-0136, 1300 Eastern Parkway, a landscape plan to remove existing garage/shed and replace with a new one on 0.3916 acres in the R5A zoning district. Approved. 

23-MPLAT-0165, 2221 Bradford Drive, revised submittal for a minor plat to dedicate right of way on 5.46 acres in the R6 zoning district. Approved.

2230 Buechel Avenue

24-LANDSCAPE-0045, 2230 Buechel Avenue, a Landscape Plan for proposed improvements to historic train depot on 3.86 acres in the R5 and R4 zoning districts. Buechel Train Depot. Approved.

24-MPLAT-0129, 2230 Buechel Avenue, a Minor Subdivision Plat to dedicate right-of-way.  Buechel Train Depot. Revisions required.

2988 Newburg Road

24-CUP-0154, 2988 Newburg Road, revised submittal of an application for a Conditional Use Permit for a private school expansion on 7.01 acres in the R5 zoning district. Louisville Adventist Academy. Approved. 

24-VARIANCE-0118, 2988 Newburg Road, application for a variance from table 5.4.3 to allow a maximum building setback of approximately 550 feet from Schuff Lane. Louisville Adventist Academy. Approved. 

24-VARIANCE-0119, 2988 Newburg Road, application for a variance from table 5.3.2 to allow a building setback of 20 feet from an adjacent residential use. Louisville Adventist Academy. Public meeting. Approved. 

24-VARIANCE-0141, 4408 Petersburg Road, application for a variance to permit a deck to encroach two feet into the required five-foot setback. Approved. 

2814 Newburg Road

19-WAIVER-0112, 2814 Newburg Road, a waiver for the sidewalk requirement along Newburg Road. Agency review.

19-WAIVER-0113, 2814 Newburg Road, a waiver to allow detached houses to abut a private street. Agency review.

1300 Belmar Drive

24-WAIVER-0165, 1300 Belmar Drive, an application for a Landscape Waiver from section 10.2.3 to waive the required landscape buffer between CM and M2 zoning districts on 0.2798 acres. Dean's Classic Auto Sales. Accepted.

24-ZONE-0080, 1300 Belmar Drive, application for a Change in Zoning from M2 to CM/M2 to permit auto sales on 0.2798 acres. Dean's Classic Auto Sales. Application accepted. 

24-ZONE-0038, 6400 Six Mile Lane, a Change in Zoning from R-5 Single Family to R-7 Multifamily with a Detailed District Development Plan with Binding Elements. Approved. 

24-ZONEPA-0153, 4217 East Indian Trail, application for a change in zoning pre-application from from R-4 to M-2 to allow the existing building to remain as a contractor's shop with proposed outdoor storage and contractor lay-down yard on 2.8123 acres.

Short Term Rental cases

24-CUP-0244, 2902 Klondike Lane, a Conditional Use Permit for a Short Term Rental on .2 acres in the R5 zoning district. Approved.

24-CUP-0228, 1568 Belmar Drive, a Conditional Use Permit application for a non-owner occupied Short Term Rental on 0.4825 acres in the R5 zoning district. Approved.

LIC-STA-24-01015, 3025 Preston Highway, a review for a Waiver of Metro Code 115.515 (D) (1) to allow Short Term Rental registration within 12 months of a citation. Denied. 

LIC-STA-24-00735, 3018 Louisa Avenue, Waiver of 115.516 (D) (1) of Metro Code of Ordinances to allow the registration of a Short Term Rental within 12 months of being issued a citation. Denied.

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. Completed.

23-CUP-0149, 1628 Belmar Drive, a Conditional Use Permit for a Short Term Rental on 0.1357 acres in the R-5 zoning district. Approved.  

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

20-CUP-0147 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. Public meeting. 

Check on Planning and Design Services cases.

Locate legal Short Term Rentals with Metro's 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. 

News you can use

Information on driver licensing regional offices and REAL ID

More information is available at drive.ky.gov. 

How to: 

• Find out where Louisville Water is working: The Louisville Water website offers an easy way to find out. An interactive map shows not only construction locations but also details on the projects, including the status, type, and even the project manager's phone number. The map shows all planned projects but currently does not display repairs on water main breaks. 
• Be informed about crimes: The Louisville Metro Police Department uses a Crime Mapping website to display crime on a map of Jefferson County. Zoom in to see crimes in an area, or enter an address 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
• Recognize the signs of human trafficking: You could save a life if you know the indicators of human trafficking. 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. Advocates 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. 
• Find confidential crisis help for veterans: 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. Or chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net or text 838255. Additional references for VA material and assistance or 1-877-WAR-VETS. Lifestyle changes for better health, or sexual trauma.
• Learn about how to support LGBTQ+ children and adolescents as parents. Support makes all the difference, and 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. 
• Report a streetlight out: Please report non-working streetlights to LG&E. 
• Report a pothole: Report online, send the location of the hole via X to @LouMetro311 and include the hashtag #502pothole, or call Metro311 or 574-5000. 
• Report a hazard on a state road or highway, such as non-working highway lighting or potholes. 
• Report a litterer: call Metro311 or 574-5000.
• Help stop wire theft along Kentucky's highways: Report 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 a $5,000 reward. Report active crimes or suspicious activity to local law enforcement, and report dark intersections to the KYTC Traffic Operations Center at 877-FOR-KYTC.
• Serve on one of Louisville Metro's Boards or Commissions: from the board of the Louisville Water Company to Metro Parks to the Louisville Planning Commission, Metro has more than 70 boards, most of which are voluntary-based and are not paid but the reward of serving pays big dividends to our community. Complete an application.

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