Land Development Code
The Land Development Code (LDC) is a regulatory document that has been created to implement the goals, objectives, and policies set forth in Louisville Metro's comprehensive plan - Plan 2040. The LDC provides requirements related to zoning, form districts, land use, building & site design, transportation, landscaping and signage.
Some cities in Jefferson County have their own zoning authority, meaning they can choose which regulations to adopt into their local LDC. Louisville Metro/Jefferson County has 12 such cities. The LDC in effect for each jurisdiction can be found below with any revisions or amendments that have been made and that are in effect in that specific jurisdiction.
Some cities in Jefferson County have their own zoning authority, meaning they can choose which regulations to adopt into their local LDC. Louisville Metro/Jefferson County has 12 such cities. The LDC in effect for each jurisdiction can be found below with any revisions or amendments that have been made and that are in effect in that specific jurisdiction.
Louisville Metro LDC
Click here for the Louisville Metro LDC
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Chapter 1: General Provisions
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Chapter 2: Zoning Districts
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Chapter 3: Special Districts
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Chapter 4: Generally Applicable Development Standards
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Chapter 5: Form Districts
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Chapter 6: Mobility Standards
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Chapter 7: Subdivision Regulations
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Chapter 8: Sign Regulations
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Chapter 9: Parking and Loading
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Chapter 10: Tree Canopy, Landscaping and Open Space
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Chapter 11: Development Review Procedures
Zoning Maps and Other LDC Info
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Zoning and Form district designations, as well as other information, are provided on an interactive map hosted by LOJIC
Planned Development Districts
- Liberty Green Planned Development District
- SoBro Planned Development District
- Tyler Town Center Planned Development District
LDC Interpretations
An interpretation may be made by the Director of PDS if language within the LDC is ambiguous, unclear, or contradictory, as well as in some situations in which a specific use or provision is absent. Please click here to review interpretations that clarify several frequently asked questions.
Review of the LDC
Louisville Metro Government announced on July 13, 2020 that it will undertake a complete review of the LDC to identify and address land use regulations and policies that have inequitable impacts on Louisville residents. In advance of that review, PDS staff worked with Opticos Design on a Land Development Code Diagnosis with a focus on housing. Read the Land Development Code Diagnosis here.
LDC's for Cities with Zoning Authority
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Development Code - Last updated June 2020
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| Land Development Code--May 2017 | |
Previous Versions of the LDC
The regulations within the LDC are subject to amendment. If you need a previous version of a regulation, such as to ascertain noncomforming rights, please contact PDS at (502)574-6230.
