Ordinance 2025-1892 - 1st Reading

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Section 1. Louisville Municipal Code Chapter 17.08 — Definitions, is hereby amended by the addition of new Sections 17.08.011 to 17.08.013 to read as follows: Sec. 17.08.011. — Accessory dwelling unit Accessory dwelling unit means an internal, attached, or detached dwelling unit that is (i) subordinate in size and purpose to the principal single-family dwelling unit; (ii) provides complete independent living facilities for one or more individuals; (iii) is located on the same lot as a proposed or existing principal single-family dwelling unit; and (iv) includes facilities for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation. Sec. 17.08.012. — Accessory dwelling unit, detached An accessory dwelling unit that is located within an accessory structure on the same lot as the principal single-family dwelling unit. Sec. 17.08.013. — Accessory dwelling unit, attached An accessory dwelling unit that is a distinctly separate unit from the principal single-family dwelling unit but is physically attached to or is integrated within the same structure as the principal single-family dwelling unit, including a basement, addition, floor, or portion of a floor. Section 2. Louisville Municipal Code Section 17.12.030 is hereby amended by the addition of a new line 42a to read as follows (words to be added are underlined): Sec. 17.12.030 — Use groups. Use Groups Districts A A- B- A- R- SF- SF- R- SF- R- R- C- C- C- I PCZD MU- OS O O OT RR R E R LID M H N C B R R- SF- E MD R-L SF - HD 4. Single- Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes R No No No family dwellings 42a — Accessory Yes - No - No - Yes - Yes - Yes - Yes - Yes - Yes - Yes - R - No - No - No - dwelling unit Ordinance No. 1892, Series 2025 Page 2 of 9