Louisville Zoning

M-2 Zone in Louisville, KY

M-2 zoning district rules in Louisville, KY. Permitted uses, setbacks, height limits, and lot coverage requirements.

Industrial District— Light Industrial

The M-2 zone in Louisville, KY is a industrial district (Light Industrial). Permits light manufacturing, warehouse, and industrial uses with minimal off-site impacts. Often serves as a buffer between heavier industrial and commercial/residential areas.

Common Permitted Uses

  • Light manufacturing
  • Warehousing
  • Research and development
  • Wholesale trade

Permits light manufacturing, warehouse, and industrial uses with minimal off-site impacts. Often serves as a buffer between heavier industrial and commercial/residential areas.

Parking Requirements

Louisville Metro is car-dependent except in the downtown and Highlands neighborhoods. TARC (Transit Authority of River City) operates bus routes. Louisville has been working on bicycle infrastructure and transit improvements but the 2003-consolidated jurisdiction covers a large suburban area.

Source: Louisville Metro Land Development Code (LDC) — Accessory Dwelling Unit provisions. Last verified April 6, 2026. View source

Last updated: April 6, 2026
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