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Planning and Zoning Committee

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 · 1:00 PM AM · Council Chambers/Virtual

TL;DR

The Planning and Zoning Committee held a special discussion on how data centers should be regulated in Louisville Metro, including their zoning classifications, permit requirements, and size limits. The committee also considered pending legislation (Case No. 25-LDC-0014) to amend the Land Development Code regarding data center standards.

Key Decisions

  • Data Center Zoning and Conditional Use Permit Process Discussed - No action recorded
  • Data Center Separation from Special Uses Discussed - No action recorded
  • Data Center Size Distinctions, Maximum Square Footage, and Setbacks Discussed - No action recorded
  • Ordinance Amending Louisville Metro Land Development Code Regarding Data Centers (Case No. 25-LDC-0014) Pending - Action status not recorded

Agenda

  1. Call to Order
  2. Roll Call
  3. Special Discussion
  4. 1. DATA CENTER DISCUSSION: - ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS AND THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PROCESS - SEPARATION FROM SPECIAL USES - SIZE DISTINCTIONS, INCLUDING MAXIMUM SQUARE FOOTAGE AND SETBACKS
    Discussion Item
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  6. Pending Legislation
  7. 2. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LOUISVILLE METRO LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE REGARDING DATA CENTERS (CASE NO. 25-LDC-0014).
    Ordinance
  8. Adjournment
  9. Note: Agendas are followed at the discretion of the Chair. While an item may be listed, it does not mean all items will be heard and/or acted upon by the Committee.