ORDINANCE NO. _________, SERIES 2026
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LOUISVILLE METRO LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE REGARDING ROAD WIDTH (CASE NO. 25-LDC-0003)
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SPONSORED BY: COUNCIL MEMBER ANDREW OWEN
WHEREAS, the Legislative Council of the Louisville/Jefferson Metro Government (“Council”) adopted Resolution No. 137, Series 2024 directing Office of Planning staff to review the Land Development Code (“LDC”) and develop recommendations relating to development on substandard roads; and
WHEREAS, Office of Planning staff conducted that review and developed those recommendations; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Committee to the Planning Commission met on May 27, 2026, to discuss and review the proposed changes, and recommended the changes to be considered by the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on those amendments on July 30, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered the record and testimony relative to those amendments and recommended the approval of such amendments, to Council; and
WHEREAS, Council approves and accepts the recommendation of the Planning Commission as set forth in the minutes of the Planning Commission in Case No. 25-LDC-0003.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT (THE “COUNCIL”) AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I: Chapter 1 of the LDC, Section 1.2.2 - Definitions is hereby amended as follows:
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Loop Lane - A loop lane is a continuous (minimum pavement width of 18 feet and 30 feet right of way) with two access points from an adjacent road, separated by a central open space/planting island
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SECTION II: Chapter 4 of the LDC, Part 2 - Conditional Uses, is hereby amended as follows:
Chapter 4 Part 2 Conditional Uses
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4.2.12 Camping Areas and Recreational Vehicles Parks, Public and Private
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G. Vehicular Use Areas - Vehicular use areas shall be paved and shall be clearly marked as to internal circulation and direction of travel. Pavement widths for travel lands shall be as follows:
1. One-way Travel Lane - 1820 feet
2. Two-way Travel Lane - 24 feet
3. Cul-de-Sac Diameter - 80 feet
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4.2.36 Mobile Home Parks
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F. Driveways - All mobile home spaces shall front on a paved driveway of not less than 1820 feet in width, which shall have unobstructed access to a public way.
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SECTION III: Chapter 5 of the LDC, Part 8 - Street and Roadside Design, is hereby amended as follows:
Chapter 5 Part 8 Street and Roadside Design
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5.8.4 Street Design
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A.1.e.ii: Loop lane. A loop lane is a continuous road (minimum pavement width of 18 feet and 30 feet of right of way) with two access points from an adjacent road, separated by a central open space/planting island. Loop lanes shall have a minimum 50 foot outside edge of pavement turning radius and a minimum 25 foot wide central planning island. The island shall be a landscaped open space.
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B.1.b.ii: Loop Lane - a continuous road (minimum pavement width of 18 feet and 30 feet of right of way) with two access points from an adjacent road, separated by a central open space/planting island.
Loop lanes shall have a minimum 50 foot outside edge of pavement and a minimum 30 feet wide central planting island. The island shall be a landscaped open space.
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SECTION IV: Chapter 6 of the LDC, Part 2 - Street and Rights-of-Way, is hereby amended as follows:
Chapter 6 Part 2 Streets and Rights-of-Way
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6.2.8 Private Roadways
A. Standards - Private roadways serving no more than five lots restricted for single family residential use may be constructed in accordance with the following standards:
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Minimum Physical Improvements for Private Roadways |
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Private Street |
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1-2 lots |
P1820/R30 |
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3-5 lots |
P1820/R30 |
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P = Pavement Width R = Right-of-way or easement width |
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SECTION V: This Ordinance shall take effect upon its passage and approval, or otherwise becoming law.
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Sonya Harward Brent Ackerson
Metro Council Clerk President of the Council
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Craig Greenberg Approval Date
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Michael J. O’Connell
Jefferson County Attorney
By: ____________________________
O-240-26 Amend Land Development Code Regarding Road Width 8-13-26 (lf)