Zoning District Basics

Planning and Design Services

Zoning

Any area within Jefferson County delineated on the Zoning District Map to which a set of regulations governing permitted land use, density and intensity of development applies.

Zoning Districts in Louisville MetroResidential

Single Family Residential Districts: R-R,R-E,R-1, R-2,R-3,R-4,R-5Multi-family Residential Districts: R-5A, R-5B

(Duplex), R-6,R-7,R-8AOffice-Residential Districts: OR, OR-1, OR-2,

OR-3,OTF

Non-ResidentialCommercial Districts: C-R, C-N, C-1, C-2, C-3Manufacturing Districts: C-M, M-1, M-2, M-3Multipurpose Districts: EZ-1, PEC, PRO, W-1,

W-2, W-3

Continuum of Zoning (Residential)

OTF

Office/Residential

Residential Multi Family

Residential Two Family

Residential Single Family

Residential Rural and Estate

Density

Dwelling units/acre =du/acre

R-R, Rural Residential

RuralAgricultureEnvironmentally sensitive areas

R-E, Residential EstateR-1, Single Family

Large lotsSingle family dwellingsMinimum lot at 40,000 sq. ft.Density = 1.08 du/acreAllows churches, institutions of learning, community residences

R-2 & R-3, Single Family Residential

Lower density subdivisionDensity in 2-3.5/acre rangePermits same uses as R-1Majority outside Gene Snyder boundary

R-4 & R-5, Single Family Residential

Most common zoning in LouisvilleStandard subdivisions Lot size dependent on formR-5 allows semi-detached dwellings

R-5A, Residential Multi-Family

Permitted:Two familyMulti family

Density 12.01 du/acre

Condominiums typical

R-5B, Two Family Residential

Medium density rangeAllows

Single familyTwo familySemi-detachedCarriage houses

2 du/lot max

R-6, Residential Multi-Family

Higher density rangeAllows

Same as R-1Assisted livingMulti & 2 family

17.42 du/acreCommon for apartments

R-7, Residential Multi-Family

Permitted Uses:Same as R-1 Assisted living residenceBed and BreakfastsBoarding and lodging housesDwellings, Multiple familyDwellings, Two-family

34.8 du/acreApartments common

R-8A, Residential Multi-Family

Permits:Same as R-7Daycare centersFamily care home

Higher density apartments58.08 dwellings per acre

OR, Office/Residential

Permits:Lower intensity officeResidential care facilitiesSingle family

12 dwellings per acre

OR-1 & OR-2, Office/Residential

Same as OR districtAdds allowance of multi-family and two family dwellingsHigher density uses and more intense office usesOR-2 has density maximum 58.08 du/acre

OR-3, Office/Residential

Same as ORAdds:

Apartment hotelsMedical labsBusiness schools

Residential:0 bedroom dwelling units only 435 dwellings per acre 1 bedroom dwelling units only 217 dwellings per acre 2 or more bedroom dwelling units only 145 dwellings per acre

OTF, Office/Tourist Facility

Apartment, hotel and office building district Same density as OR-3

Continuum of Zoning (Non-Residential)

M-3

Special Purpose Districts

M-1, M-2 Industrial

Commercial Manufacturing

C-3 Commercial (Downtown)

C-1 & C-2 Commercial

Commercial Neighborhood

Commercial Residential

Intensity

Floor area ratio sets intensity

Industrial does not include commercial use

Floor Area Ratio

Number of interior square feet contained in a building divided by the number of square feet contained within the fixed boundaries of the building lot Higher FAR = Higher Intensity

C-R, Commercial Residential

Specialized districtPromote reuse of structures located in urban areas Mixed useAllows same as R-7

C-N, Commercial Neighborhood

Convenient neighborhood commercialLower intensity commercialAllows residential17.42 dwellings per acre

C-1 & C-2, Commercial

Standard, common commercialHigher intensity in C-2Mixed uses allowedResidential density same as OR-3

C-3, Commercial (Downtown)SpecializedCentral Business DistrictNo maximum on floor area ratioPermits all OR-3 and C-2 usesNo single familyTelecom hotels & Sports arenas beyond

C-M, Commercial Manufacturing

Allows C-2 and M-1 usesNo single familyNo density or FAR maxMixed uses intended

EZ-1, Enterprise Zone

Specialized zoneLocation of commercial and industrial uses Legislative approval neededPermits C-2 & M-3 usesResidential permitted

Must meet special standards

M-1, Industrial

Lower intensity production & warehousingNo residentialOnly caretaker living quartersAuxiliary commercial & retail

M-2 & M-3, Industrial

Manufacture, processing, treatment, or storage of products with greater affect on surrounding areaHigher intensityAllows subordinate retail sales

PEC, Planned Employment & PRO, Planned Research/Office

Landscaped office and industrial parksEmployment closer to homesM-1 in PROM-2 & C-1 in PECLot coverage restrictions

Waterfront Districts

Specialized riverfront districtsW-1 & W-2 focus on hotels, multi-family, riverfront activitiesW-3 focus on industrial

Form Districts

Second Tier (Form)Regulate design standardsDivided by Form Type

TraditionalSuburban

Impacts of Form –Commercial

Oxmoor MallC-2/RC

Bardstown & EasternC-2/TMC

Impacts of Form-Workplace

RiverportEZ-1/SW

Park HillEZ-1/TW

Traditional Marketplace Corridor

Traditional Neighborhood

Neighborhood

Traditional Workplace