Land Use & Zoning · Louisville, KY
Zoning approvals for the projects that shape Louisville.
Steven R. Berg represents property owners, builders and developers in rezoning, variances, development plans and public hearings across Louisville Metro — from the first site review to the final vote.
01 — Services
What we handle
Every development question starts with the same one: what does the zoning allow, and what will it take to change it?
- 01 Rezoning & Map Amendments Changing a property’s zoning district to allow a new use or development.
- 02 Variances & Conditional Use Permits Relief from setback, height, parking and other standards, and approval of conditional uses.
- 03 Development Plans & Subdivisions Development plan approvals, subdivision plats and binding elements.
- 04 Planning Commission & BOZA Hearings Representation at Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Adjustment and Metro Council.
- 05 Land Use Due Diligence Zoning reviews before you buy, lease, finance or develop property.
- 06 Zoning Appeals & Litigation Appeals of zoning decisions and enforcement matters.
02 — Process
How a zoning case moves
Assess
Review the site, current zoning, binding elements and the Comprehensive Plan to see what is realistic and what approvals are needed.
Prepare
Coordinate with your engineer and planning staff, meet with neighbors, and file a complete application with a clear justification.
Present
Represent you at the Planning Commission or Board of Zoning Adjustment, answer questions and respond to any opposition.
Follow through
Carry the case through Metro Council when required, and address conditions, plan revisions and any appeal.
03 — The attorney
Steven R. Berg
Steven R. Berg has practiced law in Kentucky since 1979. His practice is devoted to land use and zoning: helping clients understand what a property can be used for, and guiding projects through the Louisville Metro approval process.
Clients work with him directly, from the first conversation about a site to the hearing room.
Have a property or project in mind?
Send a short description and the address, and we will tell you what approvals it is likely to need.