“LMPD supports the adoption of this ordinance because it’s needed. Shooting guns indiscriminately in populated neighborhoods defies common sense, yet we deal with it every day. This ordinance gives our officers a needed tool to address this unsafe behavior while providing safe avenues for responsible shooting in less populated areas,” said LMPD Lt. Colonel Joshua Judah.

Before the city of Louisville and Jefferson County merged in 2003, Louisville prohibited firing a gun within city limits.

“Louisville has significantly grown in population since 2003, and what used to be rural areas of the county are now more dense. It makes sense to bring back this legislation as a way to help mitigate the current rise in crime,” said Councilwoman Nicole George (D-21).

Krista Gwynn attended the press conference on Thursday and spoke about how gun violence has impacted her family. Her son, Christian Gwynn, was shot and killed in 2019. Her daughter, Victoria Gwynn, was injured when gunfire erupted in Ballard Park.

“I think a law like this is important because we are losing our future to gun violence. It’s almost like this is a plague that we need to find a way to stop. My kids are scared to go outside during holidays because of all the celebratory gunfire. What goes up must come down. Our kids deserve a chance to grow up without fear, no matter what part of town you’re from,” said Krista Gwynn.

Several cities in Kentucky currently prohibit the discharge of firearms, including Lexington, Bowling Green, Shelbyville, and Erlanger. If adopted, this new ordinance would apply to smaller cities within Metro Louisville, if those cities do not already have more stringent rules.

“Public safety is my number one priority and we must continue to explore all avenues to creating a safer city, including this ordinance, which will enhance our whole of government approach to public safety by adding common-sense gun law regulations across our county,” said Mayor Greg Fischer. “Thank you to Metro Council members Mulvihill, Hollander and George for drafting this ordinance and I look forward to it making its way through the Metro Council and public process.”

This ordinance would not infringe on Second Amendment rights, and there would be exceptions within the legislation. Discharging a firearm would be permitted in the following scenarios:

• When legally defending persons or property
• By peace officers, military personnel, or similar officers in the execution of their official duties and during training
• Within a properly zoned and constructed indoor firing range
• When legally hunting on at least five acres of open land
• When engaged in target shooting, skeet shooting, sport shooting, or demonstration shooting on outdoor premises for which a written shooting permit has been obtained from the Department of Codes and Regulations

As part of this legislation, the Department of Codes and Regulations will develop a shooting permit application form. There will be no charge for a permit issued for outdoor sport shooting.

The ordinance will be filed by the New Business deadline on Monday, January 31. It’s expected to be assigned to committee for discussion during the Metro Council meeting on Thursday, February 3.

COVID-19 incidence rate is high, precautions are still necessary

LMPHW Associate Medical Director Dr. SarahBeth Hartlage reported that while it appears the case count with the omicron variant wave has crested, precautions are still necessary.

“We are still 10 times the red limit and it is that way across the entire county,” Dr. Hartlage said. “The nature of statistics shows that there are just as many cases on the backside of the curve as there were on the front side of the curve.”

She encouraged people to utilize layered protections such as masks, vaccinations and booster shots. Learn more about the vaccination and testing at louisvilleky.gov/covid19.

For residents who don’t have access to technology or have difficulty using an online process, the staff at Louisville Metro’s COVID-19 Helpline, 912-8598, can assist with scheduling an appointment. 

January is radon action month - request a free test kit

Request a free radon test kit from the Department of Health and Wellness here or by calling 574-6650. 

February 3 - deadline to apply for External Agency Fund (EAF) Grants and Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Competitive Grants

• For EAF grant guidelines, orientation recording and application info, visit here: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/external-agency-fund
• For HUD grant guidelines, orientation recording and application info, visit here: https://louisvilleky.gov/.../hopwa-esg-and-cdbg-information

Large items waste collection next week for Area I

Large items waste collection for Area I is scheduled for the week of January 31. Residents may begin setting out items Friday afternoon, January 28. Reminder: Construction and demolition materials are NOT accepted.

Stay informed! Visit Louisvilleky.gov/BulkyWaste.

Yard waste collection to resume February 14

The Solid Waste Management department appreciates everyone's patience as yard waste collection was temporarily suspended in the Urban Services District. Yard waste collection is scheduled to resume on Monday, February 14 but will follow an every-other-week schedule through winter. See calendar for details. Use the Recycle Coach app to stay informed! The free Christmas tree and yard waste drop-off sites will remain open until curbside collection resumes. The last day for drop-off will be Saturday, February 12. All yard waste must be in compliance with curbside guidelines. Containers used to bring yard waste to the drop-off sites must be taken back by residents. Drop off locations are open Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Waste Reduction Center closes at 3 p.m. on Saturdays through February 12.  East District Recycling Center, 595 N. Hubbards Lane Public Works Yard, 10500 Lower River Road (enter from Bethany Lane) Shawnee Park, 230 Southwestern Parkway (Athletic Complex) Waste Reduction Center, 636 Meriwether Avenue

February 1 and 2 - Accessory Dwelling Unit virtual Conference

 A new and flexible housing type has recently been permitted in Kentucky’s two largest cities. Most commonly referred to as the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), this housing type is defined as a secondary independent unit on a single-family lot. ADUs are versatile in both form and function, meeting the needs of young professionals, those aging-in-place and everyone in between. Such an opportunity has citizens and industry professionals alike asking – How might I make the most of this new housing option?

This conference is intended to offer national expertise on areas that are critical to the success of Accessory Dwelling Units as an emerging housing type.

Keynote address by Daniel Parolek, Founding Principal, Opticos Design. The renowned urban designer, architect, and author of Missing Middle Housing will explain how Accessory Dwelling Units complement the transformative “missing middle” concept.

Register for this free, virtual conference - bit.ly/LouLex_ADU  or for more information visit https://imaginelexington.com/ADU

Available now: Free tax preparation for eligible residents

The Louisville Asset Building Coalition’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and AARP Tax Aide programs provide trained, IRS-certified volunteers to offer free tax services online or at select drop-off sites. VITA is available to individuals and families who earned less than $66,000 in 2021. January 24 is the first official day for filing tax returns this season. This year, due to the COVID pandemic, several of the VITA sites will prepare in-person free tax filing by appointments only, and most of the sites will provide free tax filing through drop-off services. Individuals can visit getyourrefund.org to have their taxes prepared online. To schedule an appointment for in-person tax assistance, call 305-0005 or click here. For more details, including days and hours of drop off services and VITA locations, click here. AARP Tax-Aide’s mission is to serve any person who comes through the door, with special attention to those 60 and older.  AARP Tax Aide opens the first week of February, operating at nine sites by drop-off appointments only. For future updates including online filing options, click here.

Free Office for Aging and Disabled Citizens resource guide 

The Office for Aging and Disabled Citizens is pleased to announce the completion of the OADC Resources Guide. The updated resources guide will connect 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. The OADC Resources Guide can be found HERE.

YMCA Safe Place Y-NOW program seeks mentors

The YMCA Safe Place Y-NOW program is a mentoring program for children that have/had an incarcerated parent. Y-NOW is currently seeking mentors to support this amazing population.  More information is here. To learn more about volunteering with Y-NOW, email Brittany Leon or call 635-4393.

Appointments being accepted for LIHWAP, the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program

Eligible residents can apply for water, and wastewater assistance

Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services is accepting appointments for the new Low Income Household Water Assistance Program, or LIHWAP. LIHWAP is a temporary emergency water/wastewater program intended to help low income households and families during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Similar to the longstanding LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program), LIHWAP will assist Jefferson County households within 150 percent of the federal poverty guidelines, but with water and wastewater benefits instead of home energy.

LIHWAP is federally funded through the Consolidated Appropriations Act and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.

LIHWAP will consist of two components: 1) the Crisis Component which provides assistance to eligible households experiencing a home water service crisis, and 2) the Subsidy Component which provides assistance to all eligible households regardless of the status of their water bill.

How to apply:
Jefferson County residents meeting eligibility can call the automated scheduler at 991-8391 or visit online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com.

Drops of Kindness Program
Louisville Water is reminding customers who may still have an outstanding balance, to take advantage of the Drops of Kindness Program, which offers flexible, no-interest payment plans and additional help from community agencies through the Louisville Water Foundation.  For more information, visit https://louisvillewater.com/DropsofKindness or call 583-6610.

Assistance 

Appointments for the 2021 Eviction Prevention Assistance program are currently full. Please call back at 308-3344 or visit louisvilleky.gov/neighborhoodplace starting Monday, January 3, in the event more appointments become available.

If you are in need of rental assistance due to being financially impacted by COVID-19, please visit stopmyeviction.org and/or contact your local Community Ministry. Call Metro United Way's 2-1-1 to locate the ministry nearest you, or visit www.louisvilleministries.org to locate the ministry nearest you.

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

If you're behind on your Louisville Water Company or Louisville MSD bill due to the pandemic, assistance is available! Apply at https://louisvillewater.com/CovidFunds or visit your local community ministry. Call 211 to locate your nearest ministry.  Read more.

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

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

Audubon Parkway area water main replacement continues 

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

Update on Louisville Water Company water meter replacement

From LWC: Louisville Water is in the early stages of a three-year project to upgrade our water meters. In the coming weeks, our contractors and employees will do work in a portion of District 10 to replace older meters with new ones. The map at left shows where we will be working: Bartlett Road, Bartlett Court, Freestone Court, along Breckinridge Lane between Bartlett Road and Watterson Elementary School, Heavrin Avenue, and Stigwood Court.  For more information please go to https://www.louisvillewater.com/meterupgrade

Louisville Metro Animal Services

Dog of the Week: Rosemary Rosemary is good at striking poses. She’s also good at stealing hearts with her sweet smile and bubbly personality. Rosemary’s adoption fee is waived for an approved adopter thanks to the Pay It Forward Program. The one-year-old Pit Bull mix weighs about 56 pounds. She’s already spayed, microchipped, and up-to-date on vaccinations. Adopt Rosemary or any large breed dog and receive a free dog crate! Rosemary can be tested with other dogs or cats by request. For more information about Rosemary, email animalservicesadoption@louisvilleky.gov. To meet or adopt Rosemary, visit Animal House Adoption Center, 3516 Newburg Road, from noon to 6 p.m. daily. Walk-ins are welcome.

Redemption fees for lost pets are waived through February 14

LMAS giving away free dog crates with every adoption of dogs weighing 40 pounds or more through February 14

For a limited time, people who adopt a large breed dog weighing 40 pounds or more from LMAS will receive a free crate, thanks to funding from PetSmart Charities. The offer is through February 14, or while supplies last. 

“We want to help adopters find their pawfect Valentine. While most adopters are looking for a small breed dog or puppy,” said Ashley Book, LMAS interim shelter director, “they are unaware most pets in our shelter are larger dogs whose size is the reason they haven’t been adopted.”

The first weeks in a new home can be stressful for a rescue dog, who must adjust to new people, a new environment, and a new routine. A crate provides a newly adopted pet a place to retreat, where a pet will feel safe while adjusting to life in their new home. Additional benefits of crates include being a great tool for house-training a puppy or new pet, a place to relax, sleep or nap; and can keep dogs out of mischief, when left unsupervised. Crates are also perfect for travel and trips to the veterinarian office.

“This promotion has been very successful in the past,” said Teeya Barnes, LMAS public information specialist. “Adopters not only recognize the many benefits of dog crates, they appreciate not having to purchase one. That’s an incredible value when combined with free adoptions for approved adopters.”

The Pay It Forward Free Adoptions (PIF) Program allows LMAS to waive adoption fees for adult dogs weighing 40 pounds or more. The PIF program never expires and has found homes for thousands of larger breed dogs that have entered the shelter since 2017, when the program was launched. Spay-Neuter, microchip, and vaccinations are included with every adoption. 

Adoption fees are waived, but the review and approval process are not. Jefferson County residents must also purchase a one-year, renewable pet license - a requirement of the Louisville Animal Ordinance. For more information about PIF adoptions and to view adoptable pets, visit louisvilleky.gov/animalservices.

District 10 events

February 10 - Preston Area Business Alliance informational meeting 

The newly formed Preston Area Business Alliance is now accepting members. The goal of the alliance is to provide a structure for businesses to work together to inspire economic growth and quality of life along the corridor. If you’d like to hear more, there’s an informational meeting on February 10. (One lucky attendee will win a free year of membership.) Register at https://prestonareabizalliance.org/event-4633020 To become a business member, click here: https://prestonareabizalliance.org/join-us Be part of solutions and positive change with your fellow area businesses. You will gain a voice in government, increase your visibility and credibility in the community, connect with area business owners, receive invitations to quality events, access business resources, members-only discounts and newslettters to stay up to the minute. We will discuss membership benefits and choices for our first project.

Louisville Nature Center happenings

LNC fundraiser: win a Lakeside Swim Club Sponsorship! The Louisville Nature Center has once again been generously donated a Lakeside Swim Club sponsorship to begin with the upcoming summer 2022 season. This sponsorship is for an individual or family membership.  Raffle tickets may be purchased until 12 p.m. on February 11th. (We reserve the right to extend this date.) Only 100 tickets will be sold. The winner will be selected from a blind drawing on February 14, and will be notified by email and phone. The winner will have 48 hours to respond to our notification. If there is no response within 48 hours, another winner will be selected. One hundred percent of the profits generated by your donation will go to Louisville Nature Center, who will donate 50 percent of the profits to Wild Ones Native Plants Natural Landscapes. The winner of the raffle will be responsible for the Lakeside Swim Club initiation fee and the annual dues. Information about dues and fees can be found here.

Louisville Nature Center seeks community input From LNC: We want to hear from you! LNC is collecting input from the community for our upcoming strategic planning. Please take 5-7 minutes to fill out this survey, and enter to win either a $100 gift card from Quest Outdoors, a $50 gift card to The Post , or a free Individual Plus Membership to LNC. Thank you! Fill out the survey here.

LNC Summer Camp registration opens soon

Camp registration will open to LNC members February 1, and to the public on February 15. We expect camp to sell out quickly again this year, so don’t miss out on the fun! Click here to learn more about LNC's summer camp!

Upcoming LNC events include: 

Beginner Birding, Saturday, January 30, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Take your birding to the next level! On this guided hike, an experienced naturalist and birdwatcher will help participants identify some of Louisville’s beautiful birds. Participants will learn identification tips such as field marks, behavior, habitat, vocalizations and more. This is for all skill levels of birding, ages 12 and up. Poetry of Nature, Saturday, February 5, 10 a.m. to noon. Let’s listen to nature poetry and explore the forests’ sounds together! Claire will have Mary Oliver, Ada Limon, Emily Dickenson, Ross Gay and other artists on speaker. The adventure is to walk, stop and listen. At the end, there will be a chance to sit in the bird blind to write & share your own poetry

Wellness Walk, Saturday, February 5, 10 a.m. to noon. The Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, known as forest bathing, is about being purposeful in nature and getting in tune with your surroundings; reviving a sensitivity to the environment that helped humans survive during their early history. Leave behind your phone, camera or any other distraction as Luke guides you through the forest, helping you tap into your senses.

Registration is required and LNC programs fill up quickly. Sign up here or call 458-1328.

Louisville Zoo news

Call for Trashformation art contest entries The Louisville Zoo invites students of all ages throughout the state of Kentucky to get involved in its 10th annual Trashformation: A Trash-to-Treasure Art Contest for Students. This annual contest is part of the Zoo’s Party for the Planet: A Month-Long Celebration of the Earth, powered by the LG&E and KU Foundation. “We’re thrilled to once again welcome our community and visitors back to enjoy the Party for the Planet celebration,” said LG&E and KU Vice President of Corporate Responsibility and Community Affairs Angie Evans. “We can learn so much by simply connecting with one another, nature and the world around us. It’s also a great opportunity to foster a love of environment in our children and get them thinking about how we can all do our part to help preserve the earth.”   Kentucky students are encouraged to communicate the importance of recycling and sustainability through art. Using only recyclable items, students’ art submissions should express or interpret “Reuse, Reduce and Recycle.” 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. Students are asked to register for the program and submit photographs or videos of their art at louisvillezoo.org/trashformation.  All entries must be made from recyclable materials. Registration for the contest is appreciated by Saturday, February 19. Each student may enter only one project. A panel of judges will choose one winner from each category. On Saturday, March 26, the Louisville Zoo will host a press conference where Zoo officials and special guests will announce the winners and distribute awards. Visit louisvillezoo.org/trashformation for more information on categories, rules and to register.   Additional Activities April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Celebrate the Earth Saturdays Join the Zoo for virtual fun on social media. They’ll be sharing great videos from their eco-partners, including Louisville Metro Public Works, about ways you can help protect our planet! April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 ZooPoopyDoo Compost Sales Get your garden ready for spring with the Zoo’s unique, high-quality ZooPoopyDoo compost. April 2 Trees Louisville Tree Giveaway Starting at 7:30 a.m., 300 five-gallon trees will be available on a first-come, first-served basis in the Zoo bus parking lot. April 11, 18, 25 Funday Mondays Enjoy $5.25 Zoo admission courtesy of LG&E and KU Foundation. Sunday, April 24 Earth Day at the Zoo ($8.25 general admission) Enjoy $8.25 Zoo admission PLUS free parking courtesy of LG&E and KU Foundation. There will be community eco-partner displays. Join the fun and learn what you can do to help save our planet! Wednesday, April 27, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Conservation and Conversations A virtual panel discussion with National Land Trust, WestRock Recycling and LG&E and KU representatives on sustainability best practices. For more information on Party for the Planet visit, louisvillezoo.org/earth2022.

The Louisville Zoo’s Kroger Wild Winter Days, through Feb. 28, features discounted winter admission and a Dare to Care food drive.

The Zoo is proud to team up with Kroger and Dare to Care again to help struggling families in our community. Guests who bring at least one canned food item per person may purchase tickets at the Zoo windows for $9.50 per adult and $6.50 per child/senior ticket. Details are available at www.louisvillezoo.org/wildwinterdays.

To date, the Zoo has collected nearly 25,000 pounds of food thanks to the generosity of its guests. That is the weight of two African elephants like Mikki.

The Zoo is open daily year-round. Fall/winter hours continue through March 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (stay until 5 p.m.). The Zoo is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.

Louisville Metro news

Small business support is just a click away

In a time when small businesses are able to see the light of survival as we make our way out of COVID’s economic impact, access to small business support and resources is critical. Louisville Forward’s Small Business Development team is here to connect small business owners with the tools and resources needed to help create sustainability in the long term as well as solutions for today’s challenges. Strategic planning, one-on-one coaching, educational workshops and financial programs are some of the resources available at no cost. To inquire about resources for your business, please click here. You can see the breadth of services here.

Know of a local non-profit needing lawn care equipment? 

Submissions are now open for the inaugural Lawn Care for Cleaner Air Community Equipment Grant Program. The grant will award a package of professional-powered, electric lawn equipment to a local non-profit organization. The package of equipment is valued at $1,256 and includes an electric mower, trimmer, blower, and extra rechargeable battery that powers all three tools. The Grant is an extension of Air Pollution Control District’s Lawn Care for Cleaner Air program, which incentivizes the purchase and use of electric-powered lawn equipment in order to reduce air pollution from gas-powered engines.

Jobs available

Louisville Metro Department of Corrections is hiring, and offering a $2,000 recruitment incentive, in addition to paid vacation, compensated sick time, hazardous duty retirement, job security, free college for FOP members and immediate family, and full time sworn peace officer status. For more information go to louisvilleky.gov/government/corrections.

Learn a new language FREE with your library card!

LFPL now offers Transparent Language, an online language learning tool with more than 100 languages, including ESL/ELL. Explore a new language from home, at the library, or on the go using any Internet-connected device.

To learn more about all of LFPL's language learning resources, go to LFPL.org/Language

Three ways to report potholes

1. Click here to use the easy online form.
2. Use Twitter by including the hashtag #502pothole and the location of the hole in any tweet.
3. Call Metro311 or 574-5000 to report potholes or any other issues. You may also email Metro311.

TreesLouisville's Residential Shade Tree Rebate Program continues

Thanks to a generous grant from the Louisville Metro Department of Parks & Recreation, TreesLouisville is excited to announce another round of its Residential Shade Tree Rebate Program! To participate, purchase and plant an eligible shade tree on your residential property and apply to receive $30 back on up to three trees. This program is open to residents of Jefferson County, KY on a first-come, first-serve basis until all funds have been claimed. For full eligibility requirements or to apply, visit treeslouisville.org/rebate or find a brochure at your local garden center.

Assistance

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

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

The Louisville Water Foundation works with community agencies to help customers keep their water turned on. Drops of Kindness offers residential and business customers help with resolving unpaid bills and reducing future financial obligations. For details, go to https://www.louisvillewater.com/DropsofKindness.

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

AARP created a toll-free phone line so senior citizens can just hear a friendly voice. To request an AARP Friendly Voices call, click here or call 1-888-281-0145.

Louisville Metro events

February 3 - AT&T hiring event for retail stores

February 5 - next Community Garden Grant Workshop at Louisville Grows

Louisville Grows second Community Garden Grant Workshop is Saturday, February 5 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. This workshop will provide information about Louisville Grows' Community Garden Toolkit, grant application process and other benefits of the grant. Currently the workshop will be held in person at Healthy House, 1641 Portland Ave. However, if the positivity rates for Covid do not drop, they will be changed to virtual sessions through Google Meet.

A representative of the community garden MUST attend a workshop in order to submit a grant application later in February. The Community Garden Grant provides funding, in-kind materials and year-round support for new, expanding or revitalizing community gardens. For more information or to register, visit www.tinyurl.com/LGgardenworkshop22.

Kentucky Science Center now booking for School's Out Summer Camp

Register at the Kentucky Science Center's website. 

News you can use

District 10 NDF and CIF appropriations

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

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. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

4819 Poplar Level Road: 

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

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

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

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

4730 Champions Trace Lane:

21-SIGNPERMIT-0401, 4730 Champions Trace Lane, a Sign Permit Application for one double faced illuminated freestanding sign facing Champions Trace Lane on front of building. Fresenius Kidney Care. 

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. 

21-EXTENSION-0014, 1600 Newburg Road, an Extension of a Modified Conditional Use Permit (19CUP1124) for the addition of an access road and parking lot and modification of an existing building at Calvary Cemetery. 

21-LANDSCAPE-0057, for 1427 Reservoir Avenue, a Landscape Plan for 0.39 acres in the M1 zoning district. 

4200 Wallingford Lane

21-LANDSCAPE-0127, 4200 Wallingford Lane, a Landscape Plan for a proposed six-plex townhouse on 0.35 acres in the R6 zoning district. 

21-MPLAT-0109, 4200 Wallingford Lane, a Minor Plat to dedicate the right-of-way on .3803 acres in the R-6 zoning district. Wallingford Lane Townhomes.

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

21-MPLAT-0133, 2806 Newburg Road, Minor Plat to shift a property line.

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

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

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. 

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

21-VARIANCE-0184, 1208 Royal Avenue, a Variance from Section 5.4.1.D.1 to allow a reduction in the required private yard area on .266 acres in the R-3 zoning district.

21-VARIANCE-0067, 3730 Bishop Lane, a variance from section 5.3.4.d.3.a to allow existing buildings to encroach into the 25' setback of the proposed access easement.

1200 Hodel Road:

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

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

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

2814 Newburg Road

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

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

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

20-ZONEPA-0124, for 2041 Bashford Manor Lane, a Change in Zoning Pre Application from R5 to OR1 to use an existing structure as an office on 0.19 acres. 

Short term rental cases

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

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

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

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

 Locate legal Short Term Rentals with new interactive map

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

Driver licensing

Be informed about crimes with LMPD's crime mapping website

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Report litterers

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

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 online here.

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

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

Crisis line for veterans and their families

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

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

From the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:

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

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

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

Question or problem? Contact Metro311 one of several ways

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

Metro Emergency Repair Program

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

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

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

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