Saturday, October 22 - Brightside Community-Wide Cleanup

The next Community-Wide Cleanup is happening Saturday, October 22. Be a part of this city-wide event to keep Louisville looking bright and beautiful by signing up.  Thank you in advance to the District 10 groups planning to participate! We encourage all residents make a difference by taking part in our Community-Wide Cleanup. It is a great service opportunity for boy/girl scouts, sports teams, faith groups, community organizations, and corporate teams.  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 Brightside can provide gloves and bags for each Neighborhood Cleanup. They will work with Solid Waste Management to have the collected litter bags picked up. Give them 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.

October 26 - Narcan Training at Holy Family Catholic Church

Metro seeks tall tree for Light Up Louisville celebration

Louisville Metro is looking for someone to donate the large Christmas tree that will stand in Jefferson Square Park through the holidays.  The tree should be a spruce or fir, about 40 feet tall, healthy and well-shaped. The city will cut and transport the tree to its prominent spot across from Metro Hall at Sixth and Jefferson streets. Anyone interested in donating a tree should call Metro 311 or Louisville Parks and Recreation at 574-7275. The tree donor will be invited to attend the Light Up Louisville sponsor reception as a featured guest of the city as well as the Light Up Louisville celebration. Light Up Louisville is held annually on the day after Thanksgiving. This year, the event, in its 42nd year, will be held on Friday, November 25.

Large Item Pickup appointment system coming soon

Large Item Pickup by appointment is coming to the Urban Services District. You will be able to quickly get rid of up to four large items, once per week, by simply making an appointment on the Metro311 app or website. This means more opportunities to dispose of large items, less "junk" sitting out for weeks, and improved neighborhood cleanliness.

The program will be phased in after your last "junk" set out weekend. Find your final set out weekend at Louisvilleky.gov by clicking "Address Lookup." After the crews collect items in your area the following week, your address will be able to use the appointment system. Make an appointment up to once per week for up to four large items to be picked up. Households and property owners will receive a letter and information card in the mail. 

Learn more at Louisvilleky.gov/LargeItems or by attending one of our educational events:

In-person presentations:

• Tuesday, October 25, 6:30 p.m. at the Iroquois Library, 601 W Woodlawn Avenue
• Monday, December 12, 6:30 p.m. at the Western Library, 604 S 10th Street
• Tuesday, January 24, 6:30 p.m. at the Bon Air Library, 2816 Del Rio Place

Virtual presentations: 

Thursday, October 27, 5 p.m. - join with this link

Thursday, January 26, 5 p.m. - join with this link

Some D10 residents have junk pickup next week

Large Items waste collection is scheduled in Area A for the week of October 24. Residents may begin setting out items Friday afternoon, October 21. Reminder: Construction and demolition materials are NOT accepted

Leaves are falling...

Mowing over leaves to mulch them back into your lawn is a great option for reducing waste. Mulching not only returns vital nutrients to the soil, but experts say that it can help your grass grow even better the following year! Never blow leaves into the street! Leaf drop off begins November 8.

Sign up for street sweeping notifications

Street sweeping within the Urban Services District is scheduled from March through November, weather permitting. During this period, city street sweeping services are provided to curbed and uncurbed residential streets and to the Central Business District. 

Street sweeping helps remove debris from the gutter and roadsides that would otherwise go into storm drains, causing water pollution. Read more information and sign up for notifications..

Important Information

1. Residents who have signed up for Street Sweeping Reminders will receive a Street Sweeping alert one week prior to Street Sweeping being conducted in their general area. A second Street Sweeping alert will be sent one day prior to the actual sweeping of their street. 
2. "No Parking" signs will be posted prior to 12 p.m. on the business day before street sweeping will occur. Residents should not park on designated streets 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. even if it appears a street has been swept because the street sweepers may return.
3. No Parking Zones cover both sides of the street even though signs may be posted on only one side of the street. Vehicles parked on streets scheduled for cleaning are subject to citation and/or towing. 
4. Street Sweeping will be conducted each day on either east/west bound streets or north/south bound streets to allow residents to find alternate parking. 

Residents are prohibited from blowing leaves out of their yards and sidewalks onto a public roadway in accordance with City Ordinance 97.071. Those in violation of this ordinance may have the areas in front of their residence omitted from being swept because street sweeping vehicles are not designed to collect large amounts of leaves. 

It's a great time to enjoy a hike at the Louisville Nature Center

From our friends at the Louisville Nature Center: Get outside this weekend to soak in the turn of colors and breathe in the fresh fall air. Just a few minutes in nature can do wonders for your mental and physical health. We know a special place in the heart of Louisville (we're looking at you Beargrass Creek State Nature Preserve!) that is perfect for a solo or family hike. The Louisville Nature Center is at 3745 Illinois Avenue.

The 2022 General Election is November 8 -  time to make your plan to vote

Election Day is November 8, and it's time to make a plan to vote. There are multiple ways to vote: Absentee Voting with Excuse  If you have one of the state-law allowed excuses, you can apply for a mail-in absentee ballot by October 25 or vote in person starting on October 26. Voters with certain excuses can also vote at the Jefferson County Election Center starting on October 26.  Early Voting - November 3, 4 and 5 Any registered voter can vote at one of seven locations on November 3, 4 and 5 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Election Day – November 8 Most of us will vote at our assigned polling place on Election Day, November 8, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Apply to join the YES Youth Cabinet - deadline extended to October 31

October 29 - Benefit dance to support MUSCL

Find food assistance near you

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. 

Dry weather brings increase in sewer odors - report to MSD

MSD’s clAIRity Program seeks to provide an easy way to report odor issues Smell something? Say something. To report a sewer odor, visit MSD’s clAIRity Program website or call MSD Customer Relations. Naturally-occurring sewer odor is caused by hydrogen sulfide, which forms when sewage and other materials (like leaves or yard waste) decompose. Long stretches of hot and dry weather bring increased issues with sewer odor, particularly in the older parts of our city where one pipe carries both sewer water and storm or rainwater. MSD’s clAIRity Program webpage at LouisvilleMSD.org/Odor provides an easy online tool for residents to report odors, learn about MSD’s efforts to reduce odor in the community, and view past or upcoming clAIRity Program meetings.

Louisville Public Health News 

Children ages five and over can receive an updated COVID booster

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is recommending the use of updated (bivalent) COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5 through 11 years. This follows the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) authorization of updated COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer-BioNTech for children ages 5 through 11 years, and from Moderna for children and adolescents ages 6 through 17 years.  Updated COVID-19 vaccines will help restore protection that has waned since previous vaccination. The updated booster also targets recent omicron variants that are more transmissible and immune-evading. Go to vaccines.gov to find a vaccine provider near you or consult with your physician

Jefferson County remains in the “low” or “green” COVID-19 community level category

The CDC recommends residents in counties in the “low” risk category to do the following:

• Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines.
• Get tested if you are showing symptoms.

Talk to your health care provider about whether you need to wear a mask and take other precautions if you are at high risk for severe illness. For more information, please see the CDC COVID Data Tracker.

Get your flu shot by Halloween

The 2022-2023 flu season is upon us. The CDC recommends the influenza (flu) vaccine for everyone 6 months of age and older.

Find a flu vaccination near you. 

Never touch a bat - it might be infected with rabies

During the fall months, bats start hibernating as the insect population decreases but bats may still be active during warm days. So far this year, three bats have tested positive for rabies. In 2021, seven tested positive.

Bats have been found in apartment complexes, senior living facilities and other residential properties. Remember to never touch a bat. It might be infected with rabies.

If you wake up with a bat inside where you live, you may have been exposed to rabies and should contact your doctor and the Health Department at 574-6650 to determine if you need rabies post-exposure treatment.

For more information, please visit our website.

Protect your family by testing your home for radon

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that you cannot smell, taste or see. It can enter your home through cracks or openings in the foundation, slab or
sump pit. It's the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. after smoking.

The EPA and Surgeon General estimate radon is responsible for 21,000 deaths a
year. The only way to determine how much radon is in your home is to test for it.

For more information about radon, please visit our website or call 574-6650.

Trauma Resilient Communities Initiative providing free mental health counseling in October to men of color

The TRC Initiative is a city-wide program, funded by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, or SAMHSA, and managed by the Office for Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods, that seeks to promote resilience and equity for Louisville’s youth and families disproportionately affected by trauma, race-based trauma, systemic inequities, violence, and civil unrest.

Buechel Bypass railroad overpass project lane closure

U.S. 31E (Buechel Bypass): As many of you are aware, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) closed the right lane on U.S. 31E over the Norfolk Southern Railroad (mile marker 10.4) after KYTC bridge engineers observed deterioration on one of the pier caps of the bridge during a routine inspection in 2021. This bridge carries an average of 29,000 vehicles per day. 

A contract has been awarded for the bridge repair, and the contractor is negotiating with the railroad before work begins. There is no completion date set for the project at this time. Motorists can use Bardstown Road as a detour. 

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.

Earlier this year, the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health & Wellness (LMPHW) launched its ‘Spot a Tick and Share’ program. The goal is for Jefferson County residents to bring in ticks we will identify as well as test for diseases. LMPHW will use the results to create a map of where ticks are reported and educate the public on potential diseases they may carry.

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. LW is also working on Newburg Road between Larkmoor Lane and Produce Road. Get updates at www.louisvillewater.com/where-were-working.

Louisville Water Company water meter replacement continues 

From LWC: Louisville Water is in 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 LWC will be working and includes Barret Avenue, Bates Court, Baxter Avenue, Castlewood Avenue, Castlewood Dell, Dahlia Drive, Eastern Parkway, Ellison Avenue, Hawthorn Hill, Royal Avenue, and Summit Avenue.  As part of our ongoing mission to provide the highest quality water and service, Louisville Water will upgrade the water meter at no cost to you. Meter upgrades will take place Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.. Read more information on the project.

District 10 events

Tonight until 10 - Louisville Beer Week kicks off at the German-American Club

Louisville Beer Week will be kicking out at the German-American Club during the first Louisville Beer Fest tonight from 5 to 10 p.m.! Join Louisville Ale Trail and your favorite Louisville breweries at The German-American Club, 1840 Lincoln Avenue, for beers, live music and a good time. Entry into the event is $10 and you will receive a commemorative Louisville Beer Fest taster glass that you can use to purchase sample pours from all breweries present.  Live music by The Lost Pockets, and food provided by the German-American Club. Tickets are available for purchase both online and at the gate. This is a rain or shine event.

“Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer”

The Louisville Zoo celebrates 41 years of merry — not scary — fun this October with its ever-popular annual Halloween event, Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer. Tickets are on sale now for the beloved annual event that continues Thursday through Sunday nights, October 20 – 23; 27 – 30.   Guests can dress up in their wildest costumes for the after-hours event that turns the Zoo into a living storybook, complete with favorite characters brought to life, music, photo opportunities around every corner and, of course, a safe place to trick-or-treat for kids 11 and under. Guests are encouraged to bring their own trick-or-treat bags. Tickets are $13 for non-members (both adults and children 3 and older) and $6.50 for members (both adults and children 3 and older). Children 2 and under are free and do not require a ticket. Tickets are all-inclusive, covering the cost of Boo at the Zoo admission, parking, Spooktacular Carousel, “not-so-itsy-bitsy” Spider House and the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow attraction. Members and guests can purchase tickets online at louisvillezoo.org, with their chosen date and arrival time. Tickets are limited each night and some nights may sell out quickly. This is a rain or shine event.  The Zoo encourages all visitors to wear family-friendly costumes. Adults may join in the fun, however full costume masks that cover the entire face are not permitted for adults. While guests may catch a glimpse of a few party animals, most animal ambassadors will not be on exhibit in the evenings so they can rest and follow their regular fall schedules. Boo at the Zoo is presented by Meijer and sponsored by PNC Grow Up Great with additional support from Councilman Pat Mulvihill & District 10 residents, Ky Saves 529, Norton Children’s and UPS. Special thanks to USA Image, Kosair Charities, Nu-Yale, Delta Dental and Philpot Hay Company.

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

Early registration for LIHEAP appointments for elderly or individuals with a disability on a fixed income

Eligible residents can also apply for MSD’s Senior Citizen Discount Program Louisville Metro Resilience and Community Services (RCS) is offering pre-registration for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Fall Subsidy Component. The pre-registration ends October 31, or when appointments reach capacity. Pre-registration is for Jefferson County residents, within 130 percent of the federal poverty guidelines, who are elderly (60 years or older) or disabled and receive a fixed income (Social Security, SSI, pension or Black Lung benefits). Also, through a new partnership with MSD, eligible residents will have the opportunity to apply for MSD’s Senior Citizen Discount Program. Senior citizens, 65 or older with a gross annual household income of $35,000 or less, may be eligible to receive a 30 percent discount on wastewater charges and the consent decree surcharge. Eligible households can apply for one or both LIHEAP Subsidy and the MSD’s Senior Discount Program with one single appointment. The toll-free automated appointment system is available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, to schedule an in-person appointment at one of seven locations. The automated scheduler will provide details about these locations as well as eligibility and required documentation. LIHEAP Fall Subsidy Component, Early Registration Phase How to apply: Jefferson County residents meeting eligibility can call the automated scheduler at 502-991-8391 or visit online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com. Visit louisvilleky.gov/LIHEAP for periodic updates about both of these programs, or for more details about the MSD Discount Programs, visit https://louisvillemsd.org/paymybill.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) offers off season free tax assistance by appointment

VITA offers off-season free tax assistance by appointment only (574-5687):  

• Edison Center, 701 W. Ormsby, Tuesdays and Wednesdays only, through November 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

Visit Louisville farmers' markets

Bardstown Road Farmers' Market - 1733 Bardstown Road, Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon

Beechmont Open Air Market - 4574 S. 3rd Street, Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon

Beulah Farmers' Market - 6704 Bardstown Road, Mondays, 3 to 7 p.m.

Brownsboro Road Farmers' Market - 4000 Brownsboro Road, Thursdays, 3 to 6 p.m.

Douglass Loop Farmers' Market - 2005 Douglass Blvd., Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

East End Farmers' Market - 13060 Factory Lane Tuesdays, 5 to 7 p.m.

J-Town Farmers' Market - 10434 Watterson Trail, Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Middletown Farmers' Market - 11721 Main Street, Wednesdays, 3 to 6 p.m.

Norton Commons Farmers' Market - 6301 Moonseed Street, Sundays, noon to 4 p.m.

Phoenix Hill NuLu Farmers' Market - 1007 E. Jefferson Street, Tuesdays, 3 to 6 p.m.

Prospect Area Farmers' Market - 12900 W. Hwy. 42, Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Rainbow Blossom Farmers' Market - 3738 Lexington Road, Sundays, noon to 4 p.m.

Riverside Farmers' Market - 7410 Moorman Road, Sundays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Street Matthews Farmers' Market - 4100 Shelbyville Road, Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

West End Farmers' Market - 1821 W. Jefferson Street, select Saturdays

Westport Road Baptist Farmers' Market - 9705 Westport Road, Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline In 2020, Congress designated the new 988 dialing code to be operated through the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org The program will connect callers to trained volunteer crisis counselors. You can also access a listing of community mental health services.

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. Funds can be applied to the purchase of an existing or newly constructed home and are NOT limited to first-time homebuyers. Applications are now available.

Drops of Kindness Program - For customers who may still have an outstanding balance, Louisville Water has the Drops of Kindness Program, which offers flexible, no-interest payment plans and additional help from community agencies through the Louisville Water Foundation. Read more about the program or call 583-6610.

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

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 $35,000 in assistance to help with delinquent mortgage payments, property taxes, homeowner’s and/or flood insurance, homeowners association fees and utility costs. 

Low-income households may qualify for a ten-percent sewer bill discount under the Emergency Wastewater Rate Assistance Program (EWRAP) offered by MSD, through July 31. For more information, 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.

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. 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.

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.

Louisville Metro events

Tonight - Shelby Park Beer Garden

The Pop-Up Beer Gardens will pop up for one more Friday in October, tonight from 5 to 8 p.m.!

Enjoy the fall season with West Sixth and the Olmsted Parks Conservancy this Friday at Shelby Park, 600 Oak Street! Bring your family, lawn chairs and pups! You’ll enjoy music, lawn games, food and fresh beer from West Sixth’s draft trailer.

Tonight - Eat Drink and Do Spooky Science at Kentucky Science Center

Lights, camera, SCREAM! You’re in for a monstrously fun night with the latest edition of Kentucky Science Center’s wildly successful adults-only event series. Celebrate with us this Halloween as we explore the thematic science of horror films. Individual and group costumes are encouraged as you creep (or run for your life!) through our exhibit spaces and learn about lighting, foley, and special effects that bring those frightful flicks to life. Add on $5 to your ticket and stay after the event to catch a late night showing of Candyman (2021) in our four-story theater. Reserve your tickets!

October 23 - The Tom Owen CycLOUvia returns to Bardstown Road

On Sunday, October 23, bikes, scooters, skateboarders, and pedestrians will once again take over Bardstown Road as the Tom Owen CycLOUvia returns. The event is named in honor of Tom Owen, former District 8 Councilman and advocate for bicyclers and pedestrians in the community. CycLOUvia gives the opportunity for people of all ages, abilities, and socio-economic backgrounds looking to improve their mental, physical, and emotional health. The event allows a safe opportunity to promote alternative modes of transportation. “I encourage everyone to come out, spend some time outside, and enjoy this event,” says Councilwoman Cassie Chambers Armstrong (D-8). “Take a walk, bike or stroll along Bardstown Road and patronize some of the great local businesses along the way.” From 2 to 6 p.m., Bardstown Road from Grinstead Drive to Douglass Boulevard will be closed to vehicular traffic. LMPD will be facilitating a motor vehicle crossing at Eastern Parkway. All participants are encouraged to socially distance themselves from others and wear masks to help ensure all participants safety. Commercial establishments along the event path are encouraged to open their businesses and engage with participants. For more information about CycLOUvia, please visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/advanced-planning-and-sustainability/cyclouvia. If your business or organization is interested in participating, please contact Rachel Casey at (502) 574-8272. You may also contact Councilwoman Chambers Armstrong’s office at 574-1108. About CycLOUvia Starting in 2012, CycLOUvia events have attracted tens of thousands of people to various neighborhoods across the city. In addition to being part of the Mayor's Healthy Hometown Movement, CycLOUvia promotes healthy lifestyles, alternative transportation, bike/pedestrian safety, and economic development.

October 23 - UofL School of Music Fall Musicale series continues

October 24 - Waterfront Park Westward Expansion Phase IV Groundbreaking Ceremony

October 28 - Chili Dinner at All Wool and a Yard Wide Democratic Club

October 29 - Pop-Up Drop-Off

November 15 - Deadline to apply to be an Ambassador for Louisville Metro's Office for Women

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. 

Notice of application for wrecking permit of historic structure at 1915 Elba Drive

November 2 - Neighborhood meeting regarding 1006 English Avenue

November 2 - Neighborhood meeting regarding 1960 Meadowcreek Drive

2703 Preston Highway: 

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

22-VARIANCE-0097 2703 Preston Highway, a variance from Section 5.7.1 to allow an existing building and proposed additions to encroach into the front, street side, rear and side yards.

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.

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:

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. 

22-MPLAT-0104, 1841 Taylor Avenue, a Minor Subdivision Plat to create 2 lots from 1 on 4.4 acres in the M-2 zoning district. Louisville Mega Caverns. 

22-MPLAT-0045, 1213 Audubon Parkway, a Minor Plat to shift property lines on 0.6 acres in the R5 zoning district. 

22-MPLAT-0044, 4322 Milldaun Road, a Minor Plat to create two lots from one on .736 acres in the R-4 zoning district and SW form district.

21-MPLAT-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-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.

22-WAIVER-0080, 6201 Cutter Drive, a variance to allow a six-foot tall privacy fence. 

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. 

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.  

22-WAIVER-0106, 4027 Poplar Level Road, a request to waive the requirement for a sidewalk to connect to adjacent right-of-way. 

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. 

Short Term Rental cases

22-CUPPA-0202, 1500 Sylvan Way, a Conditional Use Permit for a Short Term Rental in a non-primary residence. 

22-CUPPA-0192, 1960 Meadowcreek Drive, a Conditional Use Permit for a Short Term Rental in a non-primary residence in the R-5 zoning district. 

22-CUP-0187, 1697 Cheak Street, a Conditional Use Permit for a short term rental of a non-primary residence in the R5 zoning district. 

22-CUP-0075, 3007 Ashview Terrace, a Conditional Use Permit for the Short Term Rental of a non-primary residence on .152 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.

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

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

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

Report litterers

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

RecycleCoach app helps Louisville Metro customers with collection reminders, recycling information and more

Receive notifications about garbage, recycling, bulk waste, and yard waste collection services through the RecycleCoach app.  The app also has a “what goes where” feature to allow a person to input a certain item to get information on disposal or recycling. Download from the App Store or Google Play.

Streetlight out? Report it. 

Please report non-working streetlights to LG&E here.

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

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

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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