Illustrated Standard Design Guidelines
Summary
The city is turning its 2024 written preservation guidelines into a user-friendly illustrated guide with photos, flowcharts, and new chapters on solar panels and alternative materials — making it easier for homeowners in historic districts to follow the rules.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
Funded by a federal pass-through grant via the Kentucky Heritage Council; no direct cost to residents.
Property owners in Louisville's six local preservation districts who need to navigate COA requirements.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Downtown Development Review Overlay Committee — October 14, 2026
The committee updated the rules governing how downtown buildings are reviewed for design and historic character. The big open question: which downtown buildings count as "contributing" to the district — a designation that shapes what owners can do with their properties. Staff must bring back a policy and a candidate list before that question is settled.
Historic Landmarks & Preservation Districts Commission — August 20, 2026
The city is turning its 2024 written preservation guidelines into a user-friendly illustrated guide with photos, flowcharts, and new chapters on solar panels and alternative materials — making it easier for homeowners in historic districts to follow the rules.
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