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The Louisville Metro Office of Planning has released proposed regulations for data centers. Here is their message:
Louisville Metro Office of Planning has released draft regulations for public review regarding data centers.
The draft regulations would:
✅ Ban hyperscale data centers in Louisville & limit future proposals to under 500,000 square feet
✅ Require proposed developments to be located in industrial areas
✅ Protect neighborhoods, schools, and daycare centers through separation requirements
✅ Require developers—not taxpayers—to pay for infrastructure upgrades
✅ Prevent utility costs from being shifted to existing ratepayers
✅ Establish noise standards and buffering requirements for generators and other equipment
✅ Require prevailing wages during construction
These draft regulations were shaped by months of research and feedback from thousands of Louisville residents.
The public review period is now open for 30 days. Residents are encouraged to review the proposal and submit comments before public hearings begin.
Review proposals:
https://louisvilleky.gov/government/office-planning/data-centers
Share your feedback:
https://louisvillemetropds.wufoo.com/forms/z4jom4r08nn0zi/
The Louisville Metro Office of Planning today released proposed Neighborhood Housing regulations following several years of collaboration with residents and community leaders. The proposed changes to the Land Development Code (LDC) would allow for more housing choices while supporting homeownership. The commission’s goal when drafting the regulations was to increase housing inventory to make housing more affordable while taking into account existing infrastructure.
The proposed regulations would allow for a wider range of housing types in the urban core and within walking distance of commercial corridors. These housing options would include duplexes, cottage courts, and townhomes. Referred to as Neighborhood Housing, these homes offer housing opportunities that provide an alternative to single-family homes and large apartment buildings. These options would be permitted in locations that already have access to infrastructure such as sidewalks and sewer service, particularly within the urban core and near commercial corridors.
Under the proposed regulations, Neighborhood Housing could be developed in:
- Traditional Neighborhood Form Districts (old City of Louisville limits);
- Areas within one-quarter mile of most commercial corridors such as Dixie Highway, Bardstown Road, Preston Highway and Shelbyville Road; and
- Proposed residential developments on more than three acres.
In Traditional Neighborhood areas, where duplexes, fourplexes and other Neighborhood Housing types already exist, property owners would be able to build small, multi-unit residences without requiring a change in zoning, if the project meets a strict set of design standards.
In suburban areas, larger undeveloped sites of three acres or more could include a mix of single-family homes and Neighborhood Housing types, with required infrastructure such as sidewalks and off-street parking. In addition, Neighborhood Housing would also be permitted on infill lots that are within ¼ mile of a commercial corridor, making it easier for residents to live within a 10-minute walk of local businesses and services.
To ensure compatibility with surrounding neighborhoods, the regulations would:
- Prohibit front-yard parking;
- Require front-facing entrances and windows;
- Require sidewalks where none currently exist;
- Limit Neighborhood Housing to no more than 50% of lots on a block face;
- Limit identical building types to no more than three adjacent structures; and
- Prohibit the demolition of existing single-family homes for Neighborhood Housing development unless it has received an emergency demolition order or received approval from the Planning Commission at a public hearing.
Additional proposed changes include:
- Expanding home-ownership opportunities by reducing minimum lot-size requirements for new single-family homes;
- Measuring building height by stories rather than feet to provide greater flexibility for modern housing design;
- Eliminating unnecessary regulatory barriers that limit infill housing construction on commercially zoned land;
- Simplifying approval processes for housing developments that already meet the Land Development Code standards and
- Establishing development standards for the Urban Center Neighborhood Form District to encourage investment and housing growth in areas surrounding Downtown Louisville.
There will be five opportunities in July to learn more about the proposed regulations, detailed in the table below.
Neighborhood Housing Informational Meetings
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Time
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Location
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Wednesday, July 22
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6 PM
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Parkland Library
2743 Virginia Ave, 40211
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Thursday, July 23
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6 PM
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Newburg Library
4800 Exeter Ave, 40218
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Monday, July 27
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11 AM
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Virtual Meeting
Join Meeting Here
Webinar Number: 2312 420 2263
Webinar Password: Neighborhood
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Tuesday, July 28
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6 PM
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Southwest Regional Library
9725 Dixie Highway, 40272
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Wednesday, July 29
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6 PM
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Anchorage-Middletown Fire: Station 38
9514 Featherbell Blvd, 40059
(Norton Commons)
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For more information about the proposed Neighborhood Housing regulations, including the draft amendments, map, and engagement opportunities, visit the Office of Planning website.
 
The Louisville Landbank is now accepting applications for the Large Developer Program through September 30.
Developers interested in acquiring and redeveloping five or more Landbank properties may qualify for Large Developer status. The program supports projects involving:
- Rehabilitation
- Demolition for new construction
- New construction
Applications are accepted annually from July 1 through September 30.
To learn more about eligibility requirements and the application process, visit the Development Tiers page: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/community-development/development-tiers
The Large Developer Packet can be downloaded here: https://louisvilleky.gov/community-development/document/large-developer-packet
We encourage qualified developers to review the program requirements and submit an application before the September 30 deadline.
 Please visit the Shively Library next Friday and Saturday for their book sale! Books are marked as low as $1 and $2! The Friends of the Shively Library will be there Friday, July 17th from 9a-5p and Saturday, July 18th from 9a-3p. We hope to see you there!
 Please join us on Saturday, August 1 from 10a-2p at the Mary Queen of Peace Church Gym (4005 Dixie Highway) for the Shively Health and Wellness Fair! This will include giveaways, family friendly activities, and community resources.
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