Metro Council is seeking comments on new short-term rental regulations.
 
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The future of short-term rentals
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District 4 Councilperson Jecorey Arthur spearheaded the temporary moratorium after seeing people move away from Butchertown due to the high concentration of short-term rentals. | Photo courtesy of Louisville Tourism
There are 2,400+ short-term rentals (STRs) in Derby City. More commonly referred to as Airbnb or VRBO, the city is currently reviewing and recommending improvements to the regulation of STRs — which was last updated in 2019.

Metro’s Planning & Design Services + the Planning Commission are overseeing the process. They released their list of recommendations addressing residents’ concerns last week.

Louisvillians can now provide feedback on the proposed new regulations ahead of the next public hearing date, set to take place in the next 30 days or so.

Here are a few of the notable proposed changes:
  • Hire a government employee dedicated to short-term rental applications and regulations
  • Require owners to live at their properties for six months before applying for an owner-occupied rental application + require a Kentucky ID as part of proving residency to host a short-term rental
  • Strengthen the current 600-ft rule by limiting the Board of Zoning Adjustment’s ability to grant exceptions
  • Reduce the number of guests allowed at a rental — determined by the number of bedrooms
  • Enforce harsher penalties for hosts/owners who break the rules — like prohibiting new registrations if a citation is issued within the past year
  • Raise the annual $100 registration fee
Louisvillians can provide comments on the future of short-term rentals during the Planning Commission’s hearing on Monday, July 17 at 5:30 p.m. You can attend virtually or in-person at the Old Jail Building downtown, or submit your thoughts ahead of time. After the meeting, the proposed regulations will be sent to Metro Council for a final vote. See the timeline.

Eight Metro Council Members have also approved a city-wide temporary moratorium that could halt all new STR applications for up to six months while the city debates the proposed changes. A full Metro Council on the vote was scheduled to take place on Friday, June 1, but was delayed.
 
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Events
 
Wednesday, June 7
  • Sips and Tips | Wednesday, June 7 | 1-3:30 p.m. | Topgolf Louisville, 301 Oxmoor Ln., Louisville | Free | Network with other real estate pros and clients + improve your golf swing.
  • Carmichael’s Bookstore Presents Steven Rowley | Wednesday, June 7 | 7 p.m. | Main Library, 301 York St., Louisville | Free | Hear this New York Times bestselling author discuss his new book, “The Celebrants,” which was listed as Buzzfeed’s most anticipated LGBTQ+ book of 2023.
Thursday, June 8
  • Creative Social | Thursday, June 8 | 6-10 p.m. | The Local Seltzery NuLu, 828 E. Main St., Louisville | Free | Meet and greet with fellow creatives.
Friday, June 9
Saturday, June 10
  • Old Louisville “Hidden Treasures” Garden Tour | Saturday, June 10-Sunday, June 11 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Conrad-Caldwell House Museum, 1402 St. James Ct., Louisville | $20 | Glimpse into private green spaces within the nation’s largest Victorian residential neighborhood.
  • Creature Feature: “Tremors” | Saturday, June 10 | 7 p.m. | Legend at Pope Lick, 4002 S. Pope Lick Rd., Louisville | Free | Tremble in fear at this showing of a 1990s classic starring Kevin Bacon + enjoy concessions, West Sixth brews, and Kona Ice.
  • Louisville City vs. Memphis 901 FC | Saturday, June 10 | 8 p.m. | Lynn Family Stadium, 350 Adams St., Louisville | $20-$95 | Watch the boys in purple take on this Tennessee team.
  • Jackson Browne | Saturday, June 10 | 8 p.m. | Louisville Palace, 625 S. 4th St., Louisville | $59.50-$149.50 | Hear this famous rock musician best known for his hit “Somebody’s Baby” from the “Fast Times at Ridgemont High” soundtrack.
Sunday, June 11
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News Notes
 
Civic
  • Jefferson County residents have until 5 p.m. today to provide online feedback for Mayor Greenberg’s proposed 2023-2024 budget. Metro Council will vote on the $1.1 billion plan later this month — which includes an $868 million increase from the previous budget.
State
  • The results from Primary Election Day on Tuesday, May 16 are in. Six Republican candidates for governor, including Daniel Cameron, will be on the general election ballot alongside Democratic incumbent Andy Beshear on Tuesday, Nov. 7. Check your voter registration.
Legacy
  • This week would have been Breonna Taylor’s 30th birthday. “In the Garden,” an installation centered around the portrait of Breonna on the cover of Vanity Fair, is open at the Speed Art Museum. Visitors can see the works dedicated and inspired by her through Sunday, Nov. 26.
Talk
  • The Kentucky Buffalo Soldiers will share stories from the road tomorrow, June 8, at the Southwest Regional Library from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. The motorcycle club, recognized by their black and yellow gear, are part of the world’s largest African-American motorcycle club dedicated to community service + education.
Sports
  • Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? On Sunday, June 18, Racing Louisville FC is hosting a game day dedicated to your favorite yellow sponge — Spongebob Squarepants. A themed scarf giveaway, Spongebob-inspired game day poster + slime packs are part of the nautical nonsense starting at 2:30 p.m.
Today Is
  • Daniel Boone Day. On this day in 1769, the famous explorer first saw present-day Kentucky, which he would later connect to the East via the Wilderness Road. See a statue of Boone at Cherokee Park originally created by famous Louisville sculptor Enid Yandell for the 1893 Chicago World Fair.
Try This
  • Guests at Hotel Distil on Whiskey Row can now order bourbon room service. The relaunch of the luxury in-room experience coincides with Louisville Tourism’s Old Fashioned Fortnight happening though National Bourbon Day on Wednesday, June 14. Packages start at $60 per person and feature premium whiskey brands + the hotel’s barrel picks.
The Buy
  • Turn misplaced keys into a thing of the past with the Apple AirTag. The button-sized tracking device can give you step-by-step directions to your lost keys (or phone…or wallet…) and has a battery life of one year. Pro tip: Put one in your checked luggage and never worry about lost baggage again.*
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Tech
 
The smartest farm in Kentucky
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Square Roots hires locals to work at each of its farms. | Photo via Square Roots
Rome wasn’t built in a day, but Square Roots can grow basil in 26.

The indoor, hydroponic farming company opened its first Kentucky location in Shepherdsville on the Gordon Food Services (GFS) campus yesterday — thanks to its direct partnership with the food distribution business.

The 15,000-sqft facility, made up of 20 climate-controlled shipping containers called grow zones, produces herbs, microgreens, and lettuces year round. All these products will be available to surrounding communities, including Louisville.

The new farm is Square Roots’ most advanced yet. Using its smart-farm technology, the company can create multiple climates within the facility which can all be controlled via a phone app. Plus, its modular design allows it to use less land and water than conventional farms.

Once plants reach maturity, Square Roots packages the green goods which will be distributed by GFS to restaurants and businesses. You can find Square Roots herbs + salad mixes at 7+ Derby City stores.
 
 
The Wrap
 
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Today is my sister Kristi’s birthday — a day she shares with rock icon Prince.

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