Public Hearing - Proposed Scenic Corridor Designation
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PUBLIC HEARING: PROPOSED SCENIC CORRIDOR DESIGNATIONS
Louisville Metro Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review proposed scenic corridor designations for Wolf Pen Branch Road, from River Road to Chamberlain Lane, and Chamberlain Lane, from I-71 to Mint Spring Branch Road.
Thursday, November 19, 2026
1:00 p.m.
Old Jail Building
514 W. Liberty Street
Louisville, KY 40202
Residents are encouraged to review the proposal, ask questions, and share their comments.
Project information:
https://louisvilleky.gov/government/office-planning/proposed-land-development-code-amendments
Meeting agenda and case materials:
https://louisville.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
Virtual attendance information:
https://louisvilleky.gov/government/office-planning/upcoming-public-meetings
To view all case documents:
https://aca-prod.accela.com/LJCMG
Case number: 26-LDC-0009
Case manager: Kaitlin Dever
Email: [email protected]
Planning office: (502) 574-6230
WHAT DOES “SCENIC CORRIDOR” MEAN?
This designation has not been approved. If approved, it would establish additional requirements for certain development along these road sections, including building setbacks, landscape buffers, trees, and screening.
A scenic corridor designation helps preserve the visual, cultural, environmental, and historic character of an existing roadway. This proposal concerns the roads and development along them. It does not propose a new walking trail or pathway.
Under the existing scenic corridor rules, these requirements apply to new development, demolition and reconstruction of an existing building, and expansion of an existing building or impervious surface area by more than 50 percent.
Requirements vary by development type. For example, current standards include a 50-foot building setback for single-family residences on preexisting or minor platted lots. Other residential and commercial development has different setback and landscaping requirements. The rules also address tree clearing, construction, and grading within required setbacks.
For existing property owners, this does not automatically require changes to their homes or landscaping. Owners planning construction, redevelopment, or significant expansion should contact Louisville Metro Planning to understand how the requirements would apply to their property.
Following the public hearing, the Planning Commission will make a recommendation for consideration by the legislative body with jurisdiction.
Please share this information with your neighbors, especially property owners along the affected road sections.
Louisville Metro Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review proposed scenic corridor designations for Wolf Pen Branch Road, from River Road to Chamberlain Lane, and Chamberlain Lane, from I-71 to Mint Spring Branch Road.
Thursday, November 19, 2026
1:00 p.m.
Old Jail Building
514 W. Liberty Street
Louisville, KY 40202
Residents are encouraged to review the proposal, ask questions, and share their comments.
Project information:
https://louisvilleky.gov/government/office-planning/proposed-land-development-code-amendments
Meeting agenda and case materials:
https://louisville.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
Virtual attendance information:
https://louisvilleky.gov/government/office-planning/upcoming-public-meetings
To view all case documents:
https://aca-prod.accela.com/LJCMG
Case number: 26-LDC-0009
Case manager: Kaitlin Dever
Email: [email protected]
Planning office: (502) 574-6230
WHAT DOES “SCENIC CORRIDOR” MEAN?
This designation has not been approved. If approved, it would establish additional requirements for certain development along these road sections, including building setbacks, landscape buffers, trees, and screening.
A scenic corridor designation helps preserve the visual, cultural, environmental, and historic character of an existing roadway. This proposal concerns the roads and development along them. It does not propose a new walking trail or pathway.
Under the existing scenic corridor rules, these requirements apply to new development, demolition and reconstruction of an existing building, and expansion of an existing building or impervious surface area by more than 50 percent.
Requirements vary by development type. For example, current standards include a 50-foot building setback for single-family residences on preexisting or minor platted lots. Other residential and commercial development has different setback and landscaping requirements. The rules also address tree clearing, construction, and grading within required setbacks.
For existing property owners, this does not automatically require changes to their homes or landscaping. Owners planning construction, redevelopment, or significant expansion should contact Louisville Metro Planning to understand how the requirements would apply to their property.
Following the public hearing, the Planning Commission will make a recommendation for consideration by the legislative body with jurisdiction.
Please share this information with your neighbors, especially property owners along the affected road sections.
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