Louisville, KY Zoning Overlays & Bonuses: Density Bonus Law (2026)

Residential subdivisions located in the R-4 or R-5 Single Family Zoning District that create five or more lots in accordance with the procedures for major subdivisions and provide at least ten percent of Level 1 or 2 Diversity Housing as defined herein, are eligible for the incentives set forth in this section, unless the subdivision is located in a Qualified Neighborhood A, in which case, at least ten percent of any level of Diversity Housing shall be provided. The number of dwelling units created in accordance with this regulation may not exceed the number which is theoretically possible according to the rules of the applicable zoning district. The maximum is determined by multiplying the total site acreage by the applicable maximum density (dwelling units per acre) listed in Table 4.5.2. Proposed developments or portions thereof located more than one mile from a major transit corridor or an existing major or minor arterial classification roadway shall not be eligible for maximum gross densities to exceed 4.0 dwelling units per acre in the R-4 zoning district and 5.8 dwelling units per acre in the R-5 zoning district. The distance shall be measured using a straight line from the arterial or transit corridor street centerline. If the proposed development falls partially within and partially outside one mile of an arterial or transit corridor, measured as described above, the maximum density of the development shall be calculated as follows: