LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Representatives with the Louisville Metro Government took community feedback about the new regulations for development surrounding Floyd’s Fork. “Everybody in the area knew that development was coming,” said Louisville resident Terrell Holder. 

What You Need To Know

  • The Parklands of Floyds Fork is planning to add over 600 acres to its park system, but some new regulations are needed before that can happen

  • Global Metro Office of Planning is trying to convert their guidelines language into actual regulations 

  • The proposed vote for zoning overlay district regulations is scheduled to go before the planning commission on Jan. 4

The Parklands of Floyds Fork is adding over 600 acres to its park system, but new regulations have to be in place before any expansion can happen. Holder says he grew up and played at Floyd’s Fork and came to the meeting to make sure things are done sustainably.

“[We] wanted to prepare the requirements for builders in this region to protect the environmental quality of the creek, to protect the visual quality of the neighborhood,” said Holder.

Assistant Director with Global Metro Office of Planning Brian Davis says they are trying to convert the guidelines to actual regulations.

“The regulations only require a 100-foot buffer. And so we’re looking at possibly doubling that to 200 feet. And so there will also be additional regulations in regard to the types of activities that may be permitted within that buffer. We’re also looking at some additional measures for protecting some of the feeder streams that go into Floyds Fork. So you’re not just dealing with the Floyds fork itself, but also dealing with the waters that contribute to it,” explained Davis.

Meghan Ross said she came to the public hearing to understand more of what the proposed development is for Floyds Fork.

“Working with nature, incorporating it instead of just trying to shine it away. And then we all freak out that there is a panther in our neighborhood and it’s like, well, this is probably their home and we’re being rude, you know? So, incorporating together. So that’s why I’m here to see what we can do to live harmoniously,” said Ross.

Teresa Hines, another area resident, says she’d rather see more development to protect nature.

“As far as housing development? I think we have enough houses out here. But as far as expanding nature for people to enjoy, I’m all for that,” said Hines.

“What we hope is that we can develop this so we have a sound and stable creek and quality homes where anybody could come and live,” said Holder.

Terrell hopes these new regulations will allow both visitors and residents to live and enjoy for years to come. The proposed vote for zoning overlay district regulations is scheduled to go before the planning commission on Jan. 4.

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