Jefferson County Pre-Approved ADU Plans

R-R, R-E, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, and U-N districts that permit residential use

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

800 square feet or 30 percent of the principal structure's gross floor area, whichever is greater

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

The property owner must reside in either the principal dwelling or the ADU

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

An ADU approved under LDC §4.3.27 may not be used as a short-term rental

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

Planning, construction, utilities, historic review, and parcel-specific compliance remain outside plan preapproval

Source

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

R-R, R-E, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, and U-N districts that permit residential use

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

800 square feet or 30 percent of the principal structure's gross floor area, whichever is greater

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

The property owner must reside in either the principal dwelling or the ADU

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

An ADU approved under LDC §4.3.27 may not be used as a short-term rental

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

Planning, construction, utilities, historic review, and parcel-specific compliance remain outside plan preapproval

Source

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

R-R, R-E, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, and U-N districts that permit residential use

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

800 square feet or 30 percent of the principal structure's gross floor area, whichever is greater

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

The property owner must reside in either the principal dwelling or the ADU

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

An ADU approved under LDC §4.3.27 may not be used as a short-term rental

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

Planning, construction, utilities, historic review, and parcel-specific compliance remain outside plan preapproval

Source

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

R-R, R-E, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, and U-N districts that permit residential use

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

800 square feet or 30 percent of the principal structure's gross floor area, whichever is greater

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

The property owner must reside in either the principal dwelling or the ADU

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

An ADU approved under LDC §4.3.27 may not be used as a short-term rental

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

Planning, construction, utilities, historic review, and parcel-specific compliance remain outside plan preapproval

Source

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

R-R, R-E, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, and U-N districts that permit residential use

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

800 square feet or 30 percent of the principal structure's gross floor area, whichever is greater

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

The property owner must reside in either the principal dwelling or the ADU

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

An ADU approved under LDC §4.3.27 may not be used as a short-term rental

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

Planning, construction, utilities, historic review, and parcel-specific compliance remain outside plan preapproval

Source

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

R-R, R-E, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, and U-N districts that permit residential use

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

800 square feet or 30 percent of the principal structure's gross floor area, whichever is greater

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

The property owner must reside in either the principal dwelling or the ADU

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

An ADU approved under LDC §4.3.27 may not be used as a short-term rental

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

Planning, construction, utilities, historic review, and parcel-specific compliance remain outside plan preapproval

Source

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

R-R, R-E, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, and U-N districts that permit residential use

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

800 square feet or 30 percent of the principal structure's gross floor area, whichever is greater

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

The property owner must reside in either the principal dwelling or the ADU

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

An ADU approved under LDC §4.3.27 may not be used as a short-term rental

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

Planning, construction, utilities, historic review, and parcel-specific compliance remain outside plan preapproval

Source

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

R-R, R-E, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, and U-N districts that permit residential use

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

800 square feet or 30 percent of the principal structure's gross floor area, whichever is greater

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

The property owner must reside in either the principal dwelling or the ADU

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

An ADU approved under LDC §4.3.27 may not be used as a short-term rental

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

Planning, construction, utilities, historic review, and parcel-specific compliance remain outside plan preapproval

Source

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

R-R, R-E, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, and U-N districts that permit residential use

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

800 square feet or 30 percent of the principal structure's gross floor area, whichever is greater

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

The property owner must reside in either the principal dwelling or the ADU

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

An ADU approved under LDC §4.3.27 may not be used as a short-term rental

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

Planning, construction, utilities, historic review, and parcel-specific compliance remain outside plan preapproval

Source

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

R-R, R-E, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, and U-N districts that permit residential use

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

800 square feet or 30 percent of the principal structure's gross floor area, whichever is greater

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

The property owner must reside in either the principal dwelling or the ADU

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

An ADU approved under LDC §4.3.27 may not be used as a short-term rental

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

Planning, construction, utilities, historic review, and parcel-specific compliance remain outside plan preapproval

Source

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

R-R, R-E, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, and U-N districts that permit residential use

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

800 square feet or 30 percent of the principal structure's gross floor area, whichever is greater

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

The property owner must reside in either the principal dwelling or the ADU

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

An ADU approved under LDC §4.3.27 may not be used as a short-term rental

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

Planning, construction, utilities, historic review, and parcel-specific compliance remain outside plan preapproval

Source

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

R-R, R-E, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, and U-N districts that permit residential use

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

800 square feet or 30 percent of the principal structure's gross floor area, whichever is greater

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

The property owner must reside in either the principal dwelling or the ADU

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

An ADU approved under LDC §4.3.27 may not be used as a short-term rental

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

Planning, construction, utilities, historic review, and parcel-specific compliance remain outside plan preapproval

Source

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

R-R, R-E, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, and U-N districts that permit residential use

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

800 square feet or 30 percent of the principal structure's gross floor area, whichever is greater

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

The property owner must reside in either the principal dwelling or the ADU

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

An ADU approved under LDC §4.3.27 may not be used as a short-term rental

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

Planning, construction, utilities, historic review, and parcel-specific compliance remain outside plan preapproval

Source

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

R-R, R-E, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, and U-N districts that permit residential use

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

800 square feet or 30 percent of the principal structure's gross floor area, whichever is greater

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

The property owner must reside in either the principal dwelling or the ADU

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

An ADU approved under LDC §4.3.27 may not be used as a short-term rental

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

Planning, construction, utilities, historic review, and parcel-specific compliance remain outside plan preapproval

Source

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

R-R, R-E, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, and U-N districts that permit residential use

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

800 square feet or 30 percent of the principal structure's gross floor area, whichever is greater

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

The property owner must reside in either the principal dwelling or the ADU

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

An ADU approved under LDC §4.3.27 may not be used as a short-term rental

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

Planning, construction, utilities, historic review, and parcel-specific compliance remain outside plan preapproval

Source

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

R-R, R-E, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, and U-N districts that permit residential use

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

800 square feet or 30 percent of the principal structure's gross floor area, whichever is greater

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

The property owner must reside in either the principal dwelling or the ADU

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

An ADU approved under LDC §4.3.27 may not be used as a short-term rental

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

Planning, construction, utilities, historic review, and parcel-specific compliance remain outside plan preapproval

Source

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

R-R, R-E, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, and U-N districts that permit residential use

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

800 square feet or 30 percent of the principal structure's gross floor area, whichever is greater

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

The property owner must reside in either the principal dwelling or the ADU

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

An ADU approved under LDC §4.3.27 may not be used as a short-term rental

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

Planning, construction, utilities, historic review, and parcel-specific compliance remain outside plan preapproval

Source

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

R-R, R-E, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, and U-N districts that permit residential use

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

800 square feet or 30 percent of the principal structure's gross floor area, whichever is greater

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

The property owner must reside in either the principal dwelling or the ADU

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

An ADU approved under LDC §4.3.27 may not be used as a short-term rental

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

Planning, construction, utilities, historic review, and parcel-specific compliance remain outside plan preapproval

Source

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

R-R, R-E, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, and U-N districts that permit residential use

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

800 square feet or 30 percent of the principal structure's gross floor area, whichever is greater

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

The property owner must reside in either the principal dwelling or the ADU

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

An ADU approved under LDC §4.3.27 may not be used as a short-term rental

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

Planning, construction, utilities, historic review, and parcel-specific compliance remain outside plan preapproval

Source

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

R-R, R-E, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, and U-N districts that permit residential use

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

800 square feet or 30 percent of the principal structure's gross floor area, whichever is greater

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

The property owner must reside in either the principal dwelling or the ADU

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

An ADU approved under LDC §4.3.27 may not be used as a short-term rental

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

Planning, construction, utilities, historic review, and parcel-specific compliance remain outside plan preapproval

Source

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

R-R, R-E, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, and U-N districts that permit residential use

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

800 square feet or 30 percent of the principal structure's gross floor area, whichever is greater

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

The property owner must reside in either the principal dwelling or the ADU

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

An ADU approved under LDC §4.3.27 may not be used as a short-term rental

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

Planning, construction, utilities, historic review, and parcel-specific compliance remain outside plan preapproval

Source

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

R-R, R-E, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, and U-N districts that permit residential use

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

800 square feet or 30 percent of the principal structure's gross floor area, whichever is greater

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

The property owner must reside in either the principal dwelling or the ADU

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

An ADU approved under LDC §4.3.27 may not be used as a short-term rental

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

Planning, construction, utilities, historic review, and parcel-specific compliance remain outside plan preapproval

Source

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

R-R, R-E, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, and U-N districts that permit residential use

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

800 square feet or 30 percent of the principal structure's gross floor area, whichever is greater

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

The property owner must reside in either the principal dwelling or the ADU

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

An ADU approved under LDC §4.3.27 may not be used as a short-term rental

Source

Louisville Metro Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

Planning, construction, utilities, historic review, and parcel-specific compliance remain outside plan preapproval

Source

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Metro requirement; the target municipality may impose supplemental administrative or design review.

R-R, R-E, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, and U-N districts that permit residential use

Source

Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Sep 8, 2026

Notes

Not listed in source

800 square feet or 30% of the principal structure gross floor area, whichever is greater

Source

Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Sep 8, 2026

Notes

Not listed in source

Owner must reside in the principal dwelling or ADU

Source

Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Sep 8, 2026

Notes

Not listed in source

ADUs approved under §4.3.27 may not be used as short-term rentals

Source

Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Sep 8, 2026

Notes

Not listed in source

Planning, construction, utilities, historic review, and parcel compliance remain

Source

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)

Last checked

Sep 8, 2026

Notes

Not listed in source

R-R, R-E, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, and U-N districts that permit residential use

Source

Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Sep 8, 2026

Notes

Not listed in source

800 square feet or 30% of the principal structure gross floor area, whichever is greater

Source

Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Sep 8, 2026

Notes

Not listed in source

Owner must reside in the principal dwelling or ADU

Source

Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Sep 8, 2026

Notes

Not listed in source

ADUs approved under §4.3.27 may not be used as short-term rentals

Source

Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Sep 8, 2026

Notes

Not listed in source

Planning, construction, utilities, historic review, and parcel compliance remain

Source

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)

Last checked

Sep 8, 2026

Notes

Not listed in source

R-R, R-E, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, and U-N districts that permit residential use

Source

Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Sep 8, 2026

Notes

Not listed in source

800 square feet or 30% of the principal structure gross floor area, whichever is greater

Source

Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Sep 8, 2026

Notes

Not listed in source

Owner must reside in the principal dwelling or ADU

Source

Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Sep 8, 2026

Notes

Not listed in source

ADUs approved under §4.3.27 may not be used as short-term rentals

Source

Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Sep 8, 2026

Notes

Not listed in source

Planning, construction, utilities, historic review, and parcel compliance remain

Source

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)

Last checked

Sep 8, 2026

Notes

Not listed in source

R-R, R-E, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, and U-N districts that permit residential use

Source

Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Sep 8, 2026

Notes

Not listed in source

800 square feet or 30% of the principal structure gross floor area, whichever is greater

Source

Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Sep 8, 2026

Notes

Not listed in source

Owner must reside in the principal dwelling or ADU

Source

Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Sep 8, 2026

Notes

Not listed in source

ADUs approved under §4.3.27 may not be used as short-term rentals

Source

Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Sep 8, 2026

Notes

Not listed in source

Planning, construction, utilities, historic review, and parcel compliance remain

Source

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)

Last checked

Sep 8, 2026

Notes

Not listed in source

R-R, R-E, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, and U-N districts that permit residential use

Source

Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Sep 8, 2026

Notes

Not listed in source

800 square feet or 30% of the principal structure gross floor area, whichever is greater

Source

Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Sep 8, 2026

Notes

Not listed in source

Owner must reside in the principal dwelling or ADU

Source

Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Sep 8, 2026

Notes

Not listed in source

ADUs approved under §4.3.27 may not be used as short-term rentals

Source

Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Sep 8, 2026

Notes

Not listed in source

Planning, construction, utilities, historic review, and parcel compliance remain

Source

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)

Last checked

Sep 8, 2026

Notes

Not listed in source

R-R, R-E, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, and U-N districts that permit residential use

Source

Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Sep 8, 2026

Notes

Not listed in source

800 square feet or 30% of the principal structure gross floor area, whichever is greater

Source

Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Sep 8, 2026

Notes

Not listed in source

Owner must reside in the principal dwelling or ADU

Source

Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Sep 8, 2026

Notes

Not listed in source

ADUs approved under §4.3.27 may not be used as short-term rentals

Source

Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Sep 8, 2026

Notes

Not listed in source

Planning, construction, utilities, historic review, and parcel compliance remain

Source

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)

Last checked

Sep 8, 2026

Notes

Not listed in source

R-R, R-E, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, and U-N districts that permit residential use

Source

Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Sep 8, 2026

Notes

Not listed in source

800 square feet or 30% of the principal structure gross floor area, whichever is greater

Source

Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Sep 8, 2026

Notes

Not listed in source

Owner must reside in the principal dwelling or ADU

Source

Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Sep 8, 2026

Notes

Not listed in source

ADUs approved under §4.3.27 may not be used as short-term rentals

Source

Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Sep 8, 2026

Notes

Not listed in source

Planning, construction, utilities, historic review, and parcel compliance remain

Source

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)

Last checked

Sep 8, 2026

Notes

Not listed in source

R-R, R-E, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, and U-N districts that permit residential use

Source

Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Sep 8, 2026

Notes

Not listed in source

800 square feet or 30% of the principal structure gross floor area, whichever is greater

Source

Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Sep 8, 2026

Notes

Not listed in source

Owner must reside in the principal dwelling or ADU

Source

Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Sep 8, 2026

Notes

Not listed in source

ADUs approved under §4.3.27 may not be used as short-term rentals

Source

Land Development Code §4.3.27 — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Last checked

Sep 8, 2026

Notes

Not listed in source

Planning, construction, utilities, historic review, and parcel compliance remain

Source

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)

Last checked

Sep 8, 2026

Notes

Not listed in source

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Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Free plan documents do not eliminate permit, plan-check, utility, construction, or professional costs.

Free plan download

Source

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Free plan documents do not eliminate permit, plan-check, utility, construction, or professional costs.

Free plan download

Source

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Free plan documents do not eliminate permit, plan-check, utility, construction, or professional costs.

Free plan download

Source

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Free plan documents do not eliminate permit, plan-check, utility, construction, or professional costs.

Free plan download

Source

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Free plan documents do not eliminate permit, plan-check, utility, construction, or professional costs.

Free plan download

Source

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Free plan documents do not eliminate permit, plan-check, utility, construction, or professional costs.

Free plan download

Source

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Free plan documents do not eliminate permit, plan-check, utility, construction, or professional costs.

Free plan download

Source

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Free plan documents do not eliminate permit, plan-check, utility, construction, or professional costs.

Free plan download

Source

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Free plan documents do not eliminate permit, plan-check, utility, construction, or professional costs.

Free plan download

Source

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Free plan documents do not eliminate permit, plan-check, utility, construction, or professional costs.

Free plan download

Source

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Free plan documents do not eliminate permit, plan-check, utility, construction, or professional costs.

Free plan download

Source

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Free plan documents do not eliminate permit, plan-check, utility, construction, or professional costs.

Free plan download

Source

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Free plan documents do not eliminate permit, plan-check, utility, construction, or professional costs.

Free plan download

Source

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Free plan documents do not eliminate permit, plan-check, utility, construction, or professional costs.

Free plan download

Source

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Free plan documents do not eliminate permit, plan-check, utility, construction, or professional costs.

Free plan download

Source

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Free plan documents do not eliminate permit, plan-check, utility, construction, or professional costs.

Free plan download

Source

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Free plan documents do not eliminate permit, plan-check, utility, construction, or professional costs.

Free plan download

Source

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Free plan documents do not eliminate permit, plan-check, utility, construction, or professional costs.

Free plan download

Source

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Free plan documents do not eliminate permit, plan-check, utility, construction, or professional costs.

Free plan download

Source

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Free plan documents do not eliminate permit, plan-check, utility, construction, or professional costs.

Free plan download

Source

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Free plan documents do not eliminate permit, plan-check, utility, construction, or professional costs.

Free plan download

Source

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Free plan documents do not eliminate permit, plan-check, utility, construction, or professional costs.

Free plan download

Source

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)

Last checked

Aug 28, 2026

Notes

Free plan documents do not eliminate permit, plan-check, utility, construction, or professional costs.

Free

Source

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)

Last checked

Sep 8, 2026

Notes

Free documents do not eliminate permit, utility, professional, or project costs.

Free

Source

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)

Last checked

Sep 8, 2026

Notes

Free documents do not eliminate permit, utility, professional, or project costs.

Free

Source

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)

Last checked

Sep 8, 2026

Notes

Free documents do not eliminate permit, utility, professional, or project costs.

Free

Source

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)

Last checked

Sep 8, 2026

Notes

Free documents do not eliminate permit, utility, professional, or project costs.

Free

Source

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)

Last checked

Sep 8, 2026

Notes

Free documents do not eliminate permit, utility, professional, or project costs.

Free

Source

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)

Last checked

Sep 8, 2026

Notes

Free documents do not eliminate permit, utility, professional, or project costs.

Free

Source

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)

Last checked

Sep 8, 2026

Notes

Free documents do not eliminate permit, utility, professional, or project costs.

Free

Source

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)

Last checked

Sep 8, 2026

Notes

Free documents do not eliminate permit, utility, professional, or project costs.