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Council forwards request to lower town‑center height limits to Metro Planning
Summary
Jeffersontown approved first reading of a resolution asking Louisville Metro Planning to review amendments that would lower by‑right town‑center building height from about 120 feet to 45 feet and adjust neighborhood height rules; higher heights could still be requested through the Board of Adjustments.
Jeffersontown’s council approved the first reading of a resolution asking Louisville Metro Planning to review proposed amendments to the city’s Land Development Code intended to preserve the town‑center character by reducing by‑right building heights.
The clerk introduced a resolution that requests a Metro Planning review of proposed amendments to Jeffersontown Ordinance No. 1415 (Series 2021), specifically edits to chapters of the Land Development Code that would change the maximum permitted building height in the town‑center form district from roughly 120 feet to 45 feet. The presenter said the change aims to keep new infill compatible with existing downtown buildings, which are typically no taller than three stories.
Under the proposed approach, property owners could still seek taller buildings by requesting a variance or other approvals through the Jeffersontown Board of Adjustments; such requests would receive additional review against the comprehensive plan and design standards, the presenter said. The presenter described the proposal as a request for Metro Planning to review compatibility concerns and return a recommendation; local ordinance readings would follow that recommendation.
Council members asked whether 45 feet is consistent with existing development; the presenter responded that the tallest building in the town core is the three‑story Diner Building, suggesting 45 feet would generally align with current conditions. After discussion, the council moved, seconded and approved the first reading to send the amendments to Metro Planning for study and recommendation.
The transcript records the council’s action as a voice vote with the presiding officer announcing the motion carried; the meeting did not record a roll‑call tally in the transcript.
