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Amendment to Land Development Code on Factory Built Housing Regulations

  • When: 2024/11/12
  • City: Louisville
  • State: KY
  • Category: Zoning Code Modification
  • Asset Class: Specialized Housing
  • Property Type: Manufactured Housing

The amendment simplifies and modernizes Factory Built Housing regulations, removing barriers to affordable housing options. These homes must now meet updated HUD and Kentucky Residential Codes and include design standards such as permanent foundations, masonry skirting, and compatible exterior materials. This ensures consistency with site-built homes.

Why it Matters

These changes address housing affordability by allowing cost-efficient factory-built housing while ensuring compatibility with existing neighborhoods. They streamline processes, promoting housing equity.

Source

Applicant - Louisville Metro


Allowed Uses: Factory-built homes must meet updated HUD and Kentucky Residential Code standards. Proposed updates allow for more streamlined placement in residential zones, removing previous infill requirements.