Camp Taylor Elementary School pantry needs food donations

Tiffany Bolling from the Family Resource Center has reached out to request food donations for the school pantry at Camp Taylor Elementary School:

Not only do we feed our students and their families at Camp Taylor and Audubon Traditional Elementary Schools, we also have a food pantry in front of the school to feed the community. 

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

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

Louisville Metro Public Health and Wellness Community Health Needs Assessment 

The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness wants to know what you think our community needs to improve overall good health and wellbeing. Please scan the QR code above or use this link to provide them with feedback. The survey is available in several languages. 

Your survey responses will help them understand and plan for programs, services, and solutions to help people live their best lives. 

Free lifeguard training offered to future Metro Parks employees continues with last classes May 18, 19 and 21

Louisville Parks and Recreation is hiring lifeguards for the 2024 swim season. Certification classes continue through late May at the Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Center, 201 Reservoir Avenue. 

Each class costs $200 to take but is free if participants commit to working one year at a Louisville Parks and Recreation pool. Participants must be at least 15 years of age or older. The course will provide lifeguard, first aid and CPR/AED certifications. Participants must attend all classes to complete the course and receive certifications. The starting pay for the position of a Louisville Parks and Recreation lifeguard is $16.65/hour with a guarantee of 36-40 hours per week.

Louisville Metro Animal Services - how to help

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

The monthly Food Pantry at St. Agnes Parish, in partnership with Dare to Care, distributes food to approximately 150 guest families the fourth Saturday of each month. The pantry operates from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and is open to all Louisville residents. Guests are served via a drive-through format.

District 10 events

May 11 - MUSCL Senior Wellness Center yard sale 

MUSCL Senior Wellness Center, located at 1016 E. Burnett Avenue (old St. Elizabeth/St Rose school building) is having a yard sale on Saturday, May 11, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rain date is Saturday May 18. Booths available for $10 per 8x4 ft space with table. Call Karen at 634-3221or 718-5430 to reserve a spot or for more information. 

There will be multi-family tables and MUSCL treasures: men, women, teen, and children clothing, coats, shoes for all seasons, purses, books, blankets, kitchen ware, dishes, pots and pans, pictures and frames, Christmas items, dolls, games, lamps, chairs, CD's, crafts, many treasures.

 All to support our mission to keep seniors in their homes with supporting stability, wellness, and community!

Louisville Metro Animal Services Pet of the Month: “Baby I’m a Star”

Louisville Metro Animal Services Pet of the Month “Baby I’m a Star” is volunteer Steve’s favorite shelter dog right now! Not only does she have an incredible personality, but she’s also named after a Prince song- what’s not to love?! She is friendly with other dogs and gives great kisses!

She’s having a hard time being seen as her best self at the shelter because she is unhappy in a kennel. Once you open the door, she’s a doll baby and wants nothing more to be next to you!

Baby I’m a Star is about three years old. She is spayed, up to date on vaccines, and microchipped. Her adoption fee is waived thanks to Friends of Metro Animal Services (FOMAS). Her adoption comes with one week free of virtual in-home training with GoodPup (https://goodpup.com/) 

Baby I’m a Star is at Animal House, 3516 Newburg Road, open daily noon to 6 p.m. for adoptions. Access adoption application, information on foster/volunteer, Animal Control, lost/found pets and other adoptable pets, 

May 1 to 15 - BISSELL Pet Foundation's Empty the Shelters National Adoption Event 

May 11 - Hammer's Lou Adopts! event at Kentucky Exposition Center Pavilion

May 11 - Maifest at the German-American Club

German-American Club will celebrate May 11 with Maifest.  Come join us for our first outdoor event of the season. Celebrate the springtime and experience German culture with our outdoor festival! This family friendly event will be 2 to 11 p.m.

Louisville Nature Center

Louisville Nature Center Events - view complete list

Gallathea: A Forest Fantasy Thursday, May 9, Friday, May 10, Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12. Performances are at 6:30 p.m. Ticket Price: sliding scale from $10-$20. three witches shakespeare is back with more Queer Elizabethan hijinks, with John Lyly’s 1588 play, Gallathea: A Forest Fantasy. A source of inspiration for some of Shakespeares greatest comedies, including Twelfth Night and A Midsummer Night’s Dream, this play features supernatural mischief in the forest, a spritely troublemaker, a clash between powerful magic wielders, and young women dressing as boys to escape into the woods where they find love in unexpected places. Our production is set in 1987 at Camp Upon Avon, a summer sleepaway theatre camp in London (Kentucky).  Learn more about this play's age recommendation, accessibility, and seating.

Paint and Pastries Saturday, May 11, 10 a.m. to noon. Admission for members is $53 and for potential members: $63.60. Whether you're celebrating Mother’s Day or looking for a fun weekend activity, we have you covered! Pinot's Palette will host a painting workshop at the Louisville Nature Center. All materials will be provided to complete your very own ”Springtime Meadow” work of art. All you need to bring is your creativity! Coffee and pastries will also be provided. Register for Paint and Pastries.

Libraries are closed Saturday, May 4 for Kentucky Derby Day

Highlands-Shelby Park Library events

Stage One Storytellers, May 6, 10:15 to 10:55 a.m. and 11:15 to 11:55 a.m. This 40-minute storybook program takes children’s favorite books and brings them to life in a way that’s as unique and exciting as the stories themselves. At these events, caregivers and little ones sit on the floor around the performers for a truly immersive theatre experience. Audiences help tell the story through music, interaction, and LOTS of imagination!  Teen Chess Club, May 6, 3 to 5 p.m. Never played? A tournament veteran? A casual player? All skill levels are welcome. We'll teach you the basics of the game, general strategy, popular moves, advanced rules, and how to record your games. And we'll play lots of chess! Ages 10-19.  Wild Flowers of Kentucky & Indiana, May 6, 7 to 8 p.m. Presented by amateur botanist Amy Shah.  Nonfiction Book Group, May 7, 1 to 2:30 p.m. How to change your mind: What the new science of psychedelics teaches us about consciousness, dying, addiction, depression, and transcendence by Michael Pollan.  Kids Club, May 7, 3:30 to 5 p.m. Drop in every Tuesday for some afternoon fun. Each week will be a different activity. Crafts, board games, LEGOs and more! Ages 4-10.  Teen Post-Up, April 30, 6 to 8 p.m. Join us at the Outpost for a weekly night of board games, video games, and snacks! Ages 10-19.  Teen Art Club, May 8, 3 to 5 p.m. Join us as we envision and create! Different mediums will be explored every month, including painting, collaging, clay sculpting, and more! Ages 10-19. Mini Masterpieces, May 8, 3:30 to 5 p.m. Join us for some creative and educational fun! Each month we will begin with a short storytime featuring a different artist, with a focus on diverse and underrepresented identities and artistic contributions. Then we will create our own “Masterpieces” inspired by that month’s topic. You’ll have the option to display your artwork in our children’s area all month long, or take it home to enjoy! May 8 featured artist is José Posada, June 12 Alma Thomas, and July 10 Henri Matisse.  Baby Storytime, May 9, 10:15 to 11 a.m. A storytime for developing pre-literacy skills and a love of reading through books, songs, movement and activities. Ages 0-24 months. Toddler Storytime, May 9, 11:15 a.m. to noon. A storytime for developing pre-literacy skills and a love of reading through books, songs, movement and activities. Ages 2-3. Teen Lounge,  May 9, 3 to 4:30 p.m. For long-time anime lovers and newcomers alike, join us every week as we watch popular films and series from your favorite genres. Ages 10-19.

PVA appeal process continues with online conference, in-person assistance

The first step of the PVA appeal process is to complete the PVA Online Conference which is available at www.jeffersonpva.ky.gov until May 20, at 4 p.m. EDT. If you need assistance with the Online Conference, PVA staff will be available and ready to assist you.

In-Person Appeal Assistance at Library Branches

• Jeffersontown: Weekdays to May 20 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
• Highlands/Shelby Park: Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays to May 20 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
• St. Matthews: Tuesdays and Thursdays to May 16 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
• Final Day May 20: all three locations listed above 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

PVA Office By Appointment: Weekdays to May 20, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and two Saturdays, May 11 and 18, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the PVA Office, 815 W. Market Street, suite 400. Call us at 502-574-6224 to reserve a time.

By Telephone: Accommodations will be made for property owners with limited mobility and access to technology. Call 574-6224 to reserve a time for a telephone conference.

More helpful information, including tips on preparing for your Online Conference can be found at www.jeffersonpva.ky.gov.

Through May 19 - Wild Lights at the Louisville Zoo 

Venture through the Zoo’s 1.4-mile path and experience hand-crafted, illuminated art displays. The event will feature more than 60 individual displays in themed areas depicting nature, coral reefs and Chinese mythology. Select area highlights include a blooming morning glory corridor, a 23-foot-tall octopus and a walk-through phoenix tunnel. Interactive lanterns invite guests to enhance the experience by powering lantern movements, competing in games and more. This 38-night immersive event features live cultural performances including Chinese folk dances, acrobatics and more. There will also be unique handcrafted goods available for purchase along with snacks and cocktails.

The event is wheelchair and stroller-friendly on a paved path. The festival is a rain or shine event and will be held 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday through Sunday nights through May 19. 

Tickets are available for purchase in advance online only, and children under three do not require a ticket. 

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 events

May 7 - next Zoning Matters: Conversations with a City Planner

This is the third series of conversations offered. The previous series took place in 2022 and 2023. To view a summary of these, scan the above QR code or read here. 

These conversations are part of the ongoing Land Development Code (LDC) Reform. The LDC Reform is an equity focused approach to revise the LDC consistently with Plan 2040 to allow for increased housing choices and opportunities in new and existing neighborhoods, to create procedures and regulations that are easier to use and increase the quality of life by reducing the concentration of environmental hazards near housing.

2024 Solarize Louisville launched, offers discounted solar from vetted installers

Solarize Louisville partners Mayor's Office of Sustainability, Kentucky Solar Energy Society (KYSES), and the Louisville Sustainability Council as well as the two installers, Icon Solar and Pure Power Solar.

Both Icon Solar and Pure Power Solar are offering the same standard panel price along with an 12-18 percent discount, ensuring that participants receive the best possible value for their investment in solar energy. With the unfortunate rise of predatory solar companies in the region, Solarize Louisville seeks to protect consumers who are interested in investing in clean energy. 

In addition to these significant savings, participants in the Solarize Louisville program are also eligible for a 30 percent tax credit through the federal Inflation Reduction Act, further reducing the cost of transitioning to clean, renewable energy. 

Participation is open to the anyone in the following counties in Kentucky: Jefferson, Oldham, Spencer, Shelby, and Bullitt, and in Indiana: Harrison, Floyd, and Clark. 

The Solarize Louisville team will be hosting in-person and virtual workshops where you can learn more about installing solar on your property. The first two workshops are:

Solarize Louisville Workshop with Icon Solar Webex (virtual) Wednesday, May 8 from 7 to 8 p.m. Register for the workshop here.

Solarize Louisville Workshop with Pure Power Solar  Iroquois Library at 601 W Woodlawn Avenue, Saturday, June 1, from 11 a.m. to noon. Register for the workshop here.

To learn more about Solarize Louisville and take the first step toward transitioning to renewable energy, visit www.solarizelouisville.com

May 8, 11 and 29 - Middle Housing Open House

Louisville Metro’s Office of Planning invites you to attend community open house events for Middle Housing! Join us to learn more about the proposed amendment to the Land Development Code (LDC) that would allow Middle Housing throughout Louisville Metro, ask questions and discuss with Planning staff, and provide feedback. Visit www.louisvilleky.gov/middlehousing for more information and to review the draft amendment.

These are open-house style events, so there will be no formal presentation. Please join us when it is most convenient for you. 

• Wednesday, May 8, 3 to 6 p.m. at Alberta O. Jones Park, 744 S. 23rd Street
• Saturday, May 11, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at South Central Library, 7300 Jefferson Boulevard
• May 29, 4 to 7 p.m. at Sun Valley Community Center, 6505 Bethany Lane
• June 1, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Locust Grove, 561 Blankenbaker Lane

May 11 - Next Brightside Louisville Sweep & Sip Event

Saturday, May 11 Noble Funk Saturday, June 1, GoodWood Saturday, July 6, Hi-Wire Saturday, August 3, Trellis Brewing Saturday, September 7, Shippingport Saturday, October 19, West Sixth Nulu Saturday, November 9, Ten20-Butchertown

May 11 - Historic Preservation in Louisville: Our Legacy & Our Future

May 16 - YES Connection event for Summer Safety

The Office for Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods' Youth Engagement Services division presents a YES! Connection event for Summer Safety!

Join us Thursday, May 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Metro United Way, 334 E. Broadway, for expert-led trainings in Hands-only CPR, QPR suicide prevention, Narcan administration, and Stop the Bleed. Get equipped for the Summer! Lunch will be provided. Register to attend by scanning the QR code above or register online. 

May 16 - next Louisville Free Public Library 2024 Authors Series 

The Craig Buthod Author Series presents New York Times bestseller Craig Johnson
Thursday, May 16, 7 p.m. • Main Library

LFPL welcomes back Craig Johnson, bestselling author of the Walt Longmire mystery novel series, which is the basis for the hit Netflix original drama Longmire. Johnson comes to Louisville from his home in Ucross, Wyoming, population 26. The Longmire Defense, the 19th title in the series, finds Walt Longmire struggling with his family history in Bighorn Mountains when he uncovers a cold case that hits very close to home and forces him to put his life on the line.

Book signing to follow, with books available for purchase from Carmichael’s Bookstore. This event is FREE, but registration is requested at www.LFPL.org/Authors or by calling 574-1644.

June 8 - Women's Armed Services Integration Act celebration in Frankfort at the Capitol Rotunda

From Jo Ann Orr, 2022 KY Woman Veteran of the Year, 2022 KY Veteran Hall of Fame Inductee, and NABVETS Woman Liaison: 

It is that time again for all Women Veterans to celebrate each other in the Capitol of the State of Kentucky. This is our second year and I can't wait to see my fellow Sisters In Arms.

If you reside in or around the City of Louisville, there will be Motorcoaches leaving from the Veterans Womens Clinic on Newburg Road on June 8. 

Please register for the event and email me at orrja@yahoo.com if you will need a ride. There are 27,000 women in Kentucky that have served this country, and I would like to Thank You All For Your Service. SPREAD THE WORD AT HOME, CHURCH, COMMUNITY, AND ONLINE. WE NEED ALL OF OUR SISTERS TO BE RECOGNIZED. 

Louisville Metro news

Protect your family by testing your home for Radon - free test kits are available

LIHEAP Spring Subsidy is underway 

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Spring Subsidy Cooling Component applications will be accepted on a first come, first-served basis from April 16 to May 31, or until designated funds are depleted. Kentucky households, up to 150 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, can receive a benefit to offset their home electric costs. The Spring Subsidy Cooling Component provides households a one-time benefit ranging from $38 to $200 depending on income levels and housing category. Benefits are paid directly to the household’s electric vendor. Jefferson County residents wishing to apply must schedule an appointment utilizing the automated appointment system. Appointments can be scheduled by phone by calling 502-991-8391 or online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com. The toll-free service is currently open and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. All applicants will be required to supply the following documentation at time of application: Proof of Social Security Number or Permanent Residence card (Green Card) for each member of the household. Proof of income from the preceding month for all members of the household. Most current electric bill, statement from your landlord if electric is included in your rent, statement from utility company if you participate in a Pre-Pay Electric Program. The account number and name on the account for main heating fuel sources and electric bill. Assistance received during previous LIHEAP components does not affect a household's eligibility. Community Action Kentucky administers LIHEAP in partnership with the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services who receive the funding as a pass-through block grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. For more information about LIHEAP, including contact information for all local Community Action agencies, please visit the Community Action Kentucky website at www.CAPKY.org.

The African in America Soccer Camp 2024

The African in America summer soccer camp of 2024 is here. This is the seventh year of this free soccer camp for youth ages 8 to 18. Our goal is to bring all the youth across all cultures together. We teach them life skills and help build self-confidence through soccer.

The camp is from June 10 to August 2, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8 to 11 a.m. at Iroquois High School, 4615 Taylor Boulevard. Contact Nini Mohamed 654-4301 or ninikadir30@gmail.com,

Registration is open. 

Adults: If you are looking for a place to volunteer, this camp is the best place for you this summer! theafricaninamerica.com

Jefferson County Legal Help Center offering hours Tuesdays

Assistance

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

Kentucky's Employee Child Care Assistance Partner Program

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

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

The Louisville Metro Down Payment Assistance Program provides low- to moderate-income homebuyers with down payment and closing cost assistance for purchasing a home in the Louisville Metro area.

The Team Kentucky Homeowner Assistance Fund is a program that can help homeowners impacted by the pandemic rebound and avoid foreclosure. Qualifying homeowners can apply for up to $46,350 in assistance to help with delinquent mortgage payments, property taxes, homeowner’s and/or flood insurance, homeowners association fees and utility costs. 

If you're 65 years old, own and occupy your primary residence, you may qualify to exempt the first $39,300 of your home value from property taxes through the The Homestead Exemption. Vets with service connected disabilities and totally/permanently disabled civilians may also qualify.

Locate Dare to Care food assistance locations, which include St. Stephen Martyr at 3015 Greenup Road, from 3:45 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays. Please call before visiting sites to verify hours of operation. 

Meals on Wheels is available to qualified seniors in Jefferson County, 60 years or older, who are homebound with no one available to help prepare meals. Call 574-6325 to begin the qualification process. For information on the senior congregate sites for more active seniors, 60 and older, call the number above or sign up at the RCS page. Sites require a one-day advance reservation. See the updated list of open congregate sites.  The Senior Nutrition Program seeks volunteers all year long to help in a variety of capacities. For more information, call 574-6420.

It's okay to not be okay - help is available so connect 

Mental health experts recommend connecting with others and talking about how you're feeling. Don’t isolate yourself. Dial 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Text “LOU” to 741741 Crisis Text Line Community Wellness Hub Mental Health Lou 502-414-4380 The Black Counseling & Consulting Collective 502-589-4313 Seven Counties 24/7 Adult Crisis Line 502-589-8070 Seven Counties 24/7 Child Crisis Line 502-583-3951 Seven Counties 24/7 Addiction Help Line 502-792-7011 Collective Care Center at Spalding University 502-588-2008 NAMI Louisville 1-800-273-8255 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-888-843-4564 LGBT National Help Center

Trauma-trained mental health specialists are available at all eight Louisville Neighborhood Place locations for immediate and free assistance for any Louisville resident dealing with violence or other trauma. Appointments and walk-ins are accepted. The city has also set up a trauma hotline that is free to call: 901-0100.

LMPD - which numbers to call for emergencies, non-emergencies, and ongoing criminal activity complaints

The most efficient manner to report crime and/or request to speak to an officer is to call Metrosafe Dispatch at 574-2111 (5) Furthermore, if the efforts of the officer were not reasonably adequate to address the concern or issue, a citizen can immediately call Metrosafe back and request for an LMPD supervisor to contact them.  For non-emergencies, dial 574-2111 (5)  for non-violent crimes, non-injury auto accidents, or to report a crime that has already occurred.  For emergencies, dial 911 for violent crime in progress, serious injury auto accidents, or immediate threat to human life.  To report ongoing criminal activity, dial 574-5673, the LMPD Tip Line, for drug dealing, prostitution, gang activity, or any information that may help close open investigations.

LMPD Public Review of Policy

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

Process

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

Policy/Standard Operating Procedure updates: 

General Order #23-007 December 2023 SOP Updates

Links to updates and online comment forms: 

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

News you can use

District 10 CIF and NDF appropriations

Councilman Mulvihill-initiated D-10 Capital Improvement Funds (CIF) appropriations documentation dating to 2016 is linked here.  The D-10 Neighborhood Development Funds (NDF) appropriations document is linked here.

Louisville Metro Planning and Design Services District 10 cases

Note: short term rental is the general term used to describe vacation rentals including AirBNB, VRBO, and Tripping. 

Recent applications and revised submittals to Planning and Design Services: 

24-ZONE-0038, 6400 Six Mile Lane, revised submittal for a Change in Zoning from R5 to R7 to allow a 20-unit apartment complex on 1.188 acres. Six Mile Lane Apartments. 

23-DDP-0117, 1300 Eastern Parkway, revised submittal of a District Development Plan to construct a garage with carport and roof the existing front porch of the main house on 0.39 acres in R5A zoning.

May 6 - Public Hearing regarding 3102 Bobolink Road

23-CUP-0346, 3102 Bobolink Road, a Conditional Use Permit to allow a Short Term Rental on .16 acres in the R5 zoning district. 

May 6 - Public Hearing regarding 1368 Barret Avenue

24-CUP-0099, 1368 Barret Avenue, a Conditional Use Permit for a Short Term Rental on 0.312 acres in the R3 zoning district. 

4505 Bishop Lane

23-CAT2-0040, 4505 Bishop Lane, revised submittal for a Category 2B plan to demolish two existing warehouses and part of one warehouse and replace with one new warehouse building and addition of loading dock at the end of the proposed warehouse off Eastmoor Road. Master Supply.

23-VARIANCE-0140, 4505 Bishop Lane, a Variance to allow encroachment into the required setback along Eastmoor Road. Master Supply. 

23-WAIVER-0151,  4505 Bishop Lane, a Waiver to not provide the required 30 percent tree canopy. Master Supply. 

24-WAIVER-0029, 4505 Bishop Lane, application for a waiver from 5.5.2 to provide the required screening in the loading zone and to allow the loading area to encroach into 25' street side yard setback on 3.77 acres in the M2 and M3 zoning districts. Masters Supply Warehouse. 

4510 Bishop Lane

23-CAT2-0049, 4510 Bishop Lane, a Revised Submittal of a Category 2b Development Plan to construct a 42,000 SF industrial flex space on 2.2 acres in the M2/M3 zoning district. Bishop Lane Flex Development.

23-WAIVER-0207, 4510 Bishop Lane, a Waiver to reduce the required tree canopy and preservation on 2.29 acres in the M2 and M3 zoning districts. Bishop Lane Flex Development. 

4512 Bishop Lane

23-CAT2-0049, 4512 Bishop Lane, revised submittal for a Category 2b Development Plan to construct a 42,000 SF industrial flex space on 2.2 acres in the M2/M3 zoning district. Bishop Lane Flex Development. 

24-LANDSCAPE-0014, 4512 Bishop Lane, revised submittal for waiver of a tree preservation and landscape plan for a warehouse. Bishop Lane Flex Development. 

24-CFR-0003, 4201 Illinois Avenue, Application for a Community Facility Review for a zoo expansion on 15.09 acres in the R5 zoning district. Kentucky Trails at the Zoo. 

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

24-CUPPA-0036, 2988 Newburg Road, pre-application for a Conditional Use Permit for church and private school on 7.0176 acres in the R5 zoning district. 

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.

1300 Eastern Parkway

23-VARIANCE-0179, 1300 Eastern Parkway, a Variance to allow the construction of a garage within the required private yard area on .39 acres in the R5A zoning district. 

24-WAIVER-0008, 1300 Eastern Parkway, application for a waiver to reduce the required landscape buffer areas on .4 acres in the R5A zoning district. 1300 Eastern Parkway garage.

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

24-LANDSCAPE-0037, 4640 Illinois Avenue, Revised Submittal of a Landscape Plan for a semi truck repair facility on .42 acres in the M2 zoning district. Three Brothers Trucking.

23-LANDSCAPE-0211, 4310 Bishop Lane, a Landscape Plan for a proposed contractor's shop on 1.025 acres in the C2 zoning district. Bishop Business Center. 

23-LANDSCAPE-0187, 1 Audubon Plaza Drive, Revised Submittal of a Landscape Plan for a parking garage on 27.1842 acres in the OTF zoning district. Norton Audubon Hospital Parking Garage Replacement. 

4202 Poplar Level Road

23-LANDSCAPE-0179, 4202 Poplar Level Road, revised submittal for a Landscape Plan for an existing commercial building and site to be used as an eyecare office. VisionFirst.

23-WAIVER-0183, 4202 Poplar Level Road, an application for a waiver of the requirements of LDC section 10.2.11 to reduce the number of plantings required along street frontages. VisionFirst.

23-MCUP-0008, 3417 Community Horizon Circle, revised submittal of an application for a Modified Conditional Use Permit for a parking lot on 2.68 acres in the R5 zoning district. 

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

23-MPLAT-0155, 2608 Hikes Lane, revised submittal of a Minor Plat to create two lots from one on 10.5 acres in the R4 zoning district. Wallitsch Minor Plat.

22-MPLAT-0142, 4601 E Indian Trail, application for a minor subdivision plat to shift property lines on 8.8 acres in the M-2 zoning district.

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

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.  

3560 Bashford Avenue

23-WAIVER-0116, 3560 Bashford Avenue, a Waiver of LDC Chapter 10.2.4.B.8 to omit the required landscape buffer area along a portion of the side and rear property line. TEM Group Rezoning.

23-ZONE-0107, 3560 Bashford Avenue, Revised Submittal of an application for a Zoning Change from PRO to PEC or M-1 to allow the existing contractor's shop to remain with an additional building, parking, and outdoor storage area on 2.02 acres. TEM Group.

24-WAIVER-0053, 3210 Wren Road, application for a Waiver to allow an accessory structure larger than the principal structure on .46 acres in the R3 zoning district. 

24-ZONE-0038,  6400 Six Mile Lane, an application for a Zoning Change from R-5 to R-7 to allow a 20-unit apartment complex on 1.188 acres. Six Mile Lane Apartments. 

23-ZONE-0128, 2230 Buechel Avenue, Revised Submittal of an application for a Change in Zoning from R-4 and R-5 to C-1 for a Mixed Use Development. Buechel Train Depot Revitalization. 

Short Term Rental cases

24-CUP-0093, 1727 Lincoln Avenue, a Conditional Use Permit to allow a Short Term Rental on .18 acres in the R5 zoning district. 

24-CUPPA-0072, 2819 Pindell Avenue, application for a Conditional Use Permit for a Short Term Rental on 0.1513 acres in the R5 zoning district. 

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

23-CUP-0266, 1537 Lincoln Avenue, a Conditional Use Permit for a Short Term Rental on .083 acres in the R5 zoning district. 

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

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.

Check on Planning and Design Services cases.

 Locate legal Short Term Rentals with 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. 

An easy way to find out where Louisville Water is working

Is Louisville Water working in your area? Our website offers an easy way to find out. An interactive map shows not only construction locations but also details on the projects, including the status, type, and even the project manager's phone number. While the map shows all planned projects, please note that it currently does not display repairs on water main breaks.

Driver licensing - REAL ID enforcement date extended to May 7, 2025

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has extended the REAL ID Act enforcement date by two years offering Kentuckians, and residents of other states, more time to request a compliant driving or identity credential that maintains air travel access and military base entry. The enforcement date has been moved from May 3, 2023 to May 7, 2025. Read details on REAL ID.

Be informed about crimes with LMPD's crime mapping website

The Louisville Metro Police Department uses a Crime Mapping website to display crime on a map in Jefferson County. 

Zoom in to see crimes in an area, or put an address in the address bar at top left to search. You may sign up for auto email alerts for crime around an address. Reports are made available to the public after a process of internal review, often in the same day as the report taken. Due to the nature of some crimes, reports are made available to public upon the completion of a thorough investigation and will be made available as soon as practical.

These LMPD divisions serve sections of District 10:

• Link to LMPD Fourth Division 
• Link to LMPD Fifth Division
• Link to LMPD Sixth Division

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

Do you know the indicators of human trafficking? You could save a life. 

If you or someone you know needs help, contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-888-373-7888 to speak with a specially trained Anti-Trafficking Hotline Advocate. Support is provided in more than 200 languages. We are here to listen and connect you with the help you need to stay safe.

Callers can dial 711 to access the Hotline using TTY. Or text at 233733. Message and data rates may apply.

You can also email at help@humantraffickinghotline.org  or submit a tip online here.

Veterans Crisis Line 

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

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

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

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

Streetlight out? Report it. 

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

Reporting potholes

• Report online. 
• Use Twitter by sending the location of the hole to @LouMetro311 and include the hashtag #502pothole.
• Call Metro311 or 574-5000 to report potholes or any other issues. 

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.

Help stop wire theft along Kentucky's highways

• Report any information about wire thefts at Kentucky interchanges to the KYTC Office of
  Inspector General (OIG) Office at 502-330-7506. If your information leads to an arrest and conviction, you may be eligible for the $5,000 reward.
• Report active crimes or suspicious activity to local law enforcement.
• Report dark intersections to the KYTC Traffic Operations Center at 877-FOR-KYTC

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

Are you interested in volunteering?  Louisville Metro Government has more than 70 boards and commissions - everything from the board of the Louisville Water Company to Metro Parks to the Louisville Planning Commission. We are always in search of citizens willing to serve on boards. Most boards are voluntary-based and are not paid but the reward of serving pays big dividends to our community.

To complete an application, please visit   https://louisvilleky.gov/government/mayor-craig-greenberg/interested-serving-board-or-commission

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