What’s new?

• The fee for short-term rental license applications is increasing — from $100 to $250.
• If the STR is “owner-occupied,” the owner must live in the property for six months before applying for a license. Important if you were thinking of, say, putting your house up for next year’s Derby.
• No large groups — the new ordinance limits short-term rentals to 12 adult occupants at a time. That restriction will be considered on a case-by-case basis, though.
• If two STRs already exist within 600 ft of each other, no further applications on that residential street will be approved. This aims to prevent too many STRs in the same neighborhoods.

Why?

Can I still own a short-term rental?

I’m visiting Louisville, can I still get a short-term rental?

• Mulch Monday | Monday, Sept. 25-Monday, Oct. 23 | 1-3 p.m. | A.B. Sawyer Park, 9200 Whipps Mill Rd., Louisville | Free | Bring your own container to fill up with free natural, undyed mulch.
• Yoga: Autumn Equinox | Monday, Sept. 25 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Cherokee Park, 745 Cochran Hill Rd., Louisville | Be sure to bring your own yoga mat and other supplies to this dog-friendly event — beverages are provided.

• The Moth StorySLAM | Tuesday, Sept. 26 | 7 p.m. | Headliners Music Hall, 1386 Lexington Rd., Louisville | $15 | Prepare a five-minute story around the theme of “drive” and throw your name in the hat to tell it in front of an audience.

• WFPK Waterfront Wednesday | Wednesday, Sept. 27 | 5-10:30 p.m. | Big Four Lawn, 1101 E. River Rd., Louisville | Free | Enjoy this three-show concert with Back 2 Mac, Sheryl Rouse Band, and Sweet G & The Shine — and remember, no dogs or coolers allowed.
• Whiskey Wednesday | Wednesday, Sept. 27-Wednesday, Oct. 25 | 6-9 p.m. | Oldham Gardens, 6300 Old LaGrange Rd., Crestwood | Free | Hear live music in the gardens + sip cocktails and craft beer from 3rd Turning Brewing.

• Fall Fashion Show | Thursday, Sept. 28 | 5-7 p.m. | Green Space at Westport Village, 1301 Herr Ln., Louisville | $30-$45 | See the latest trends from local boutiques hit the runway + enjoy a cocktail hour.
• Nerd Nite Louisville | Thursday, Sept. 28 | 7-9 p.m. | Gravely Brewing Co., 514 Baxter Ave., Louisville | Free | Learn something from three different speakers during their TED-style talks.

• Germantown Oktoberfest | Friday, Sept. 29 | 4-10 p.m. | Germantown, Goss Ave., Louisville | Free | Watch the UofL football game on a giant inflatable screen, play beer games, and catch the wiener dog race.
• Paristown Art Fest | Friday, Sept. 29-Saturday, Sept. 30 | Times vary | Paristown Arts District, 720 Brent St., Louisville | Free | Peruse dozens of artists and makers + enjoy cocktails and food from The Village Market Food Hall.

• Explore the sprawling organic farm, hiking trails + exhibitions in historic Shaker buildings.
• Savor seed-to-table meals with food grown on-site.
• Unwind in one of 72 historic suites, rooms, or cottages.

• Go Cards. UofL remains undefeated this season after a 56-28 victory against Boston College last Saturday. Next, the Cards hit the road to take on NC State on Friday, Sept. 29.

• We’re seeing double... Double Playa Bowls that is. A new location is now open at 12939 Shelbyville Rd. in Middletown — making it the second Playa Bowl in Kentucky. Fulfill your fruit cravings with açaí bowls and smoothies from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. (Louisville Business First)

• 850. That’s the amount of exhibitors coming to the Utility Expo at the Kentucky Exposition Center, Sept. 26-28. Utility professionals + construction contractors are invited to explore the latest technology and equipment within the industry — from tractors to cable wire. Registration is $99.

• Louisville-based tech company Climavision will provide radar data to the National Weather Service on a short-term basis. Climavision’s radars are live in six storm-prone states and uses innovative technology to provide high-resolution surveillance in low-altitude areas where damaging weather forms quickly. (Louisville Business First)

• Former Oakland A’s icon Rickey Henderson will receive the Living Legend Award on Friday, Nov. 10 at the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory. Did you know? Henderson holds the record for the most stolen bases in MLB history — he stole 1,406 bases during his career.

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