Chapter 2 Zoning Districts Appendix 2B
Old Louisville Limerick TNZD Plan Report Excerpt Page 1 of 3

TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD ZONING DISTRICT
LAND USE AND DESIGN STANDARDS

As Adopted November 12, 2002
Docket No. 9-67-02

TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD ZONING DISTRICT

2.1 TNZD Land Uses

Table 2.1, below, lists the uses permitted within the Old Louisville/Limerick TNZD. ‘P’ means the described use is permitted, subject to design and location standards where noted. ‘P/M’ means the described use is permitted where mapped. Mapped uses recognize traditional uses of structures existing on each lot pursuant to KRS 100. 201(3) or, in the case of vacant development sites, appropriate compatible uses. ‘NP’ means the use is not permitted. P/CU = Described use permitted as a Conditional Use. No permitted use or use permitted where mapped shall be required to secure a Conditional Use Permit.

Table 2.1 OLD LOUISVILLE/LIMERICK TNZD Land Uses

TNZD Land Use Category Neighborhood
General
Neighborhood
Transition-Center
Neighborhood
Center
Residential Uses
Dwellings, Single Family – One dwelling unit per lot* P P NP
Dwellings, Two-Family* P P P
Dwellings, Multifamily P/M P P
Garages and Accessory Residential Units (Carriage Houses) P P P
Home Occupations P P P
Office Uses
Professional, or Business Offices NP P P
Institutional Uses
Churches, Synagogues, Parish Halls, Temples, Convents, and Monasteries P/M P P/M
Cultural Centers and Civic buildings P/M P NP
Clubs, private, not for profit, or proprietary P/M P NP
Fraternities and Sororities NP NP NP
Schools, public and private P/M P NP
Trade, business, or industrial schools NP P NP
Colleges, Schools, and Institutions of Learning NP P NP
Day Care Centers, Nurseries and Kindergartens NP P NP
Family Care Home (mini-home) NP P NP
Commercial Uses
Corner Lot Commercial (includes office and/or residential uses) P/M N/A N/A
General Commercial NP P** P‡
Transitional Commercial Uses N/A P/M*** N/A
Other Uses
Bed and Breakfast Inns P/CU P/CU P/CU
Original Use of Structure P P P
Storage sheds P P P
Accessory Uses P P P
Temporary Buildings, Uses, or Activities P P P
Historic House Museums P/CU P/CU P/CU
Community Centers, Parks, and Playgrounds – not for profit P/CU P NP

* Plus one dwelling unit in the Accessory Structure Area
** See Table 2.3.1 for the specific permitted uses
*** See Table 2.3.2 for the specific permitted uses
‡ See Table 2.4.1 for the specific permitted uses. Commercial uses only are permitted at ground level facing the street where shown on the TNZD Plan Map.
N/A = Not applicable, since commercial uses are permitted in the Neighborhood Transition—Center and Neighborhood Center

Building uses in effect prior to the adoption of these regulations and operating in a legal fashion according to the prior zoning classification of the property, including legal non-conforming uses, may continue to operate under the Traditional Neighborhood Zoning District. Legal non-conforming uses may not be expanded.

Subsequent sections of this chapter provide more detailed information on uses permitted in the three TNZD components. “Replacement structures” referenced in the following tables means new construction on sites that were occupied by contributing principal structures on the effective date of the TNZD zoning classification.

Land Uses: Neighborhood General

Table 2.2.1 Uses Permitted in the Neighborhood General

Land Use Category Description of Permitted Uses
Residential Uses
Dwellings, Single Family One dwelling unit per lot, including attached row houses on separate lots and semi-detached dwelling units where each dwelling unit is constructed on its own lot with one zero lot line between dwellings, plus one dwelling unit in the Accessory Structure Area of each lot
Dwellings, Two-Family Two dwelling units in the principal structure on a single lot, plus one dwelling unit in the Accessory Structure Area

Existing principal structure was originally built as a two-family (duplex) dwelling unit. Conversions of single family dwellings to two-family dwellings shall be limited to existing principal structures in which one of the resulting two dwelling units shall have a minimum of 2,250 square feet.

New or replacement structures not to exceed the footprint of the previous Contributing principal structure, unless approved by governing authorities in accordance with standards for new construction.
Garages and Accessory Residential Units (Carriage Houses) Garages, parking or storage, including existing structures originally built as garages One dwelling unit per Accessory Structure with garage below. A new Accessory Residential Units located in the Accessory Use area shall be permitted on any lot, provided that all design and parking standards are met, Carriage House (an Accessory Structure at the rear of a lot that was originally built to accommodate the storage of carriages, wagons, horse or mule stables, with or without an Accessory Residential Unit; or a new or renovated garage, storage building, or building accommodating another accessory use, with or without an Accessory Residential Unit, that has architectural characteristics similar to those of historic carriage houses)
Home Occupations Home Occupations as permitted by Chapter 4.4.5 of the Land Development Code
Other Uses
Storage sheds Subordinate structures or buildings used primarily for storage purposes, the total square footage of which does not exceed 100 square feet each.

Existing structures originally built as garages, carriage houses, or storage sheds.

New structures and additions may be located within the Accessory Structure Area or within the Private Yard Area.

Storage sheds over 100 square feet shall be treated as Garages and Accessory Residential Structures.
Accessory Uses A use which is clearly incidental to, customarily found in association with, and serves a principal use; is subordinate in purpose, area, or extent to the principal use served; and is located on the same building site as the principal use, including parking areas.
Temporary Buildings, Uses, or Activities Garage and yard sales, and tents, air structures, and other temporary structures (must not be displayed more than 10 days in a calendar year). Buildings or uses incidental to active construction.
Original Use of Structure A specific purpose for which an applicant seeks to use a structure that was existing on the property on November 22, 1926, and for which said structure was used on or before that date.

Table 2.2.2 Uses Permitted Where Mapped in the Neighborhood General

Land Use Category Description of Uses Permitted Where Mapped
Residential Uses
Dwellings, Multifamily Three or more residential units in the principal structure on a lot, not to exceed 34.8 dwelling units per acre for map-designated multifamily or, for replacement structures, the number of units shall not exceed previously existing density

Existing structures originally built as a multifamily residential structures

Conversions may decrease the existing number of dwelling units, and shall not be permitted to exceed the existing number of dwelling units

Conversions to multifamily residential uses are permitted in structures where the original use has been determined to be a non-residential or institutional use.

New multifamily residential structures permitted only where multifamily and institutional land uses are identified on the District Plan Map

Replacement structures not to exceed the footprint of the previous contributing principal structure, unless approved by governing authorities in accordance with standards for new construction
Institutional Uses
Churches, Synagogues, Parish Halls, Temples, Convents, and Monasteries Religious institutions, church buildings, synagogues, temples, mosques, and ancillary uses.

Existing structures originally built for assembly use or where institutional uses are identified on the District Plan Map.

Replacement structures not to exceed the footprint of the previous contributing principal structure, unless approved by governing authorities in accordance with standards for new construction.
Cultural Centers and Civic Buildings Uses include public halls or other facilities used for cultural (including visual and performing arts), social, or educational activities.

Existing structures originally built for community centers or assembly use or where institutional uses are identified on the District Plan Map.

New construction permitted only where institutional uses are identified on the District Plan Map

Replacement structures not to exceed the footprint of the previous contributing principal structure, unless approved by governing authorities in accordance with standards for new construction
Clubs, private, not for profit, or proprietary, with the exception of fraternities and sororities Private non-profit clubs, but excluding fraternities and sororities

Existing structures originally built as lodges or for assembly use

New construction permitted only where institutional uses are identified on the District Plan Map

Replacement structures not to exceed the footprint of the previous contributing principal structure, unless approved by governing authorities in accordance with standards for new construction
Schools, public and private Elementary, middle, and high schools

Existing structures originally built as schools or educational buildings

New construction permitted only where institutional uses are identified on the District Plan Map.

Replacement structures not to exceed the footprint of the previous contributing principal structure, unless approved by governing authorities in accordance with standards for new construction
Dwellings, Multifamily Three or more residential units in the principal structure on a lot, not to exceed 34.8 dwelling units per acre, as follows:

Conversions to multifamily residential uses are permitted in structures where the original use has been determined to be an institutional use.

New multifamily residential structures permitted where institutional land uses are identified on the District Plan Map
Commercial Uses
Corner Lot Commercial Existing structures originally built as corner lot commercial buildings, with designated commercial uses limited to the first floor. Any floor may be used for office uses as permitted for Neighborhood Center—Transition and/or residential uses.

New construction permitted only where corner lot commercial uses are identified on the District Plan Map, provided total gross floor area of commercial/retail use does not exceed 5,000 square feet on the first floor and is accessible from the public sidewalk. Any floor may be used for office and/or residential uses.

Replacement structures shall not to exceed the footprint of the previous contributing principal structure, unless approved by governing authorities in accordance with standards for new construction.

Permitted corner lot commercial uses include:


Antique shops and interior decorating shops
Bakeries and delicatessens, retail sales
Art and craft galleries
Beauty salons and barber shops
Music and art supply stores
Photographic studios and shops
Book stores and stationery stores
Candy stores, retail sales
Pharmacies
Convenience grocery stores
Coin laundries
Dry-cleaning pick-up only
Restaurants, including coffee houses, tea rooms, and cafes where food and drink may be served or consumed outside or inside (no drive-through service permitted)

Toy and hobby stores
Clothing stores
Other similar neighborhood-serving retail uses as established by the Planning Commission

Table 2.2.3 Uses Permitted as Conditional Uses in the Neighborhood General

Land Use Category Description of Uses Permitted as Conditional Uses
Other Uses
Bed & Breakfast Inns Residential structures used by a resident thereof as a small inn which provides 8 or fewer temporary rooms for hire to short-term guests, and includes a breakfast for the guest or guests at a daily fixed price for the room and breakfast. Meals, meeting facilities, and other services shall be provided only for guests registered at the bed and breakfast inn.
Historic House Museums Residences having historic and/or architectural significance which members of the public may view with or without charge for admission.
Community Centers, Parks, and Playgrounds – not for profit Community center is defined as “a facility that is available for public use as a meeting place or for recreation that does not limit access only to members and does not charge membership dues.”