Louisville BOZA Clears Five Short-Term Rental Permits, Streamside Buffer Variance in Steady Agenda

Louisville's Board of Zoning Adjustment moved through a dense docket Jan. 26, granting a streamside buffer variance, church expansion waivers, and five short-term rental permits—including one tied to an accessory dwelling unit with tailored Health Department conditions. No items drew opposition votes; two cases were continued for procedural and scheduling reasons.

• **Streamside buffer variance approved at 6943 Bardstown Road **for townhome access (26.8 ft from top of bank; 73.2 ft variance).

• Church Christ Way wins corner setback variance and two parking waivers for Dixie Highway expansion.

• Five short-term rental conditional use permits approved, including an ADU case requiring Health Department follow-up.

• Neighbor raises concerns about gatherings at Newberg Road STR; applicant cites on-site host oversight.

• Two cases continued: one for incomplete public notice, another for applicant's in-person preference.

The board unanimously approved a variance allowing encroachment into the required streamside buffer at 6943 Bardstown Road, enabling an access drive and three townhome units while preserving the 25-foot streamside zone closest to the waterway.