Louisville Zoning

R-6 Zone in Louisville, KY

R-6 zoning district rules in Louisville, KY. Permitted uses, setbacks, height limits, and lot coverage requirements.

Residential DistrictSingle-Family Residential

The R-6 zone in Louisville, KY is a residential district (Single-Family Residential). Permits one dwelling unit per lot. Typically the most restrictive residential zone. Designed to preserve the character of established single-family neighborhoods.

Common Permitted Uses

  • Single-family homes

Permits one dwelling unit per lot. Typically the most restrictive residential zone. Designed to preserve the character of established single-family neighborhoods.

Parking Requirements

Single-family: 2 spaces per single-family dwelling. Louisville Metro is auto-dependent outside downtown and the NuLu corridor. Multi-family: 1–2 spaces per unit. Reduced requirements in some downtown and transit-adjacent areas.

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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