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Accessorize your dwelling
The Imagine This ADU is a pre-approved plan for a single-story, 1-bedroom, 760 sqft cottage. | Photo via Louisville Metro.
If you’ve ever wanted to build an extra apartment in your basement or above your garage, you’re not alone. Louisville has some specific rules + regulations when it comes to putting up an Accessory Dwelling Unit, aka an ADU. So here’s what you need to know before you a-d-d an A-D-U
ADUs can’t exceed the height of the main dwelling.
The maximum square footage is 800 sqft or 30% of the main dwelling, whichever is greater.
ADUs cannot be used as short term rentals — no Airbnb or VRBOs.
You can rent out your ADU, but the owner of the property must reside in the main dwelling.
Let’s build it
You’ll need to follow these steps if you want to built an ADU on your property:
Check how your property is zoned. ADUs are allowed in most residential zoning districts.
Contact an architect to discuss a plan — the city offers three free pre-approved plans to get you started.
Submit your plan and application, even if you’re using a pre-approved plan.
Kentucky clocked in at No. 22 on a new WalletHub ranking of the best states for working from home. The report weighed factors like internet costs, home size, and cybersecurity, but we’d argue there’s one more metric that matters: great outdoor work spots. Luckily, Louisville delivers.
Mansion Monday
Located near Cherokee Park, this 4-bed, 4-bath home is just minutes from Bardstown Road while still maintaining a quiet slice of serenity on over an acre of maintained grounds. Bonus: it was designed by a local architect.
Try This
Derby week starts here. Biscuits & Bourbon returnsbigger than ever, now across two days. Enjoy Southern-inspired brunch, specialty bourbon cocktails, live music, and reserved track seating. This fan-favorite tradition at the Kentucky Derby Museum is sponsored by Angel’s Envy, with events offered Tuesday, April 28 + Wednesday, April 29. Grab tickets.*
Outdoors
Grab your phone and get outside . Louisville is participating in this year’s City Nature Challenge, a global bioblitz kicking off on Friday, April 24. Locals can join in by snapping photos of wild plants and animals, then uploading their observations to help document biodiversity.
Try This
Houston, we have an idea. With our collective sense of cosmic wanderlust piqued in the midst of the Artemis II mission, the galaxy beckons. This map will help you find a spot nearLouisville to gaze at the skies with less light pollution impacting your view.
Number
$2,196. That’s the median annual property tax bill in Louisville, which ranked No. 276 in the country. According to a study by SmartAsset, that figure represents ~2.2% of homeowner income — that’s a lower percentage than Lexington, the other Kentucky city studied.
Sports
Don’t get yourself in a pickle this National Pickleball Month without a place to play. Whether you’re new to the sport or chasing your next open play session, head to one (or all) of these Derby City spots.
Plan Ahead
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I didn’t know much about her breed, or how to best care for her. Thanks to Embark’s Breed + Health Dog DNA Test, that’s all changed. I’ve learned Meredith is a mix of American Pit Bull, Australian Cattle Dog, Dalmatian, and that she may be at higher risk for Intervertebral Disc Disease. Now I can take proactive steps to support her health — like keeping her on a balanced diet and opting for a harness over a collar to help reduce strain on her spine.
Try Embark for your dog, discover their unique DNA, and give them the best possible care.
Maybe I’m tempting fate, but I feel like the warm weather is finally here to stay. Personally, it’s been doing wonders for my happiness — just standing on the banks of a babbling stream and taking in some sun lifts the spirit.
Can you tell where this picture was taken? Reply to this email with your best guess, and I’ll shout out anyone who gets it right in a future newsletter.
There was an egret wading through the water shortly before I took this picture.
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