Last week Metro Council passed two ordinances amending the Land Development Code (LDC). LDC reform has been a long-term priority for GLI and a core focus of GLI’s Prosper 2030 strategic plan.  These small changes will have a big impact on the way businesses interact with the development process and will allow for more economic development opportunities and housing projects in our region. 

O-202-25 adopts KRS 100.2111 which removes the requirement for legislative review for cases that pass the Planning Commission unanimously. This will speed up the approval process for cases that have no opposition on the commission and allow more discussion time in committee for contentious cases.  

O-201-25 extends the timeline for completion on affordable housing projects from two years to five years to ensure that developers have an appropriate time to source financing.  

Simple and efficient land development processes are crucial for successful economic development. To ensure that businesses looking to move to or expand their footprint in our region have the appropriate tools for success, we must create a system that is intuitive to the process of development. Louisville’s Land Development Code has been a continued source of frustration for businesses and developers within and looking to invest in our community. These ordinances work to address the frustrations we have heard by recognizing issues within the system and tweaking them to better align with the needs of its users. GLI applauds the thoughtful approach to the drafting of this language and looks forward to continuing to make strides on issues impacting the business community.  

Read more on GLI’s Prosper 2030 Strategic Plan and GLI’s proposals for LDC reform here.