(A) Generally. All neighborhood plans shall be prepared in accordance with the requirements of this chapter, as well as with all Develop Louisville, or its successor, policies and procedures for neighborhood plans.
(B) C.H.A.S.E. principles. All neighborhood plans shall be prepared in accordance with the five guiding principles, known as the C.H.A.S.E. principles, of Plan 2040, Louisville Metro Government’s comprehensive plan: Connected, Healthy, Authentic, Sustainable, and Equitable.
(C) Study area boundary. A geographic boundary for the neighborhood plan shall be established at the beginning of the planning process.
(D) Mandatory sections. Neighborhood plans or plan sections and their recommendations shall be prepared in accordance with the principles and guidelines of the adopted comprehensive plan, including the five C.H.A.S.E. principles, and shall include:
(1) Introduction. This section shall include a description of the neighborhood background, the purpose for initiating the plan, an overview of the planning process, and a map showing the neighborhood boundaries and location in the city. In addition, the introduction shall include a brief description of the research basis for the neighborhood plan, or a statement that the research relied upon for the adoption of the comprehensive plan currently in place is still valid and was relied upon for the adoption of the neighborhood plan.
(2) Vision statement. A concise statement that describes the vision for the neighborhood in the future, as held by neighborhood residents and other stakeholders.
(3) Neighborhood identity. A description of the neighborhood as it presently exists, including history, demographics, existing conditions, and defining characteristics of the neighborhood.
(4) Land use/community form. An explanation of the existing pattern of major public and private land uses, proposal for future patterns of land use to preserve or improve its general character.
(5) Mobility. A transportation section, including a description of all existing modes of transportation, a projected transportation system for all modes.
(6) Housing, An analysis of existing housing patterns and challenges in the neighborhood, with recommendations for ways to increase housing diversity, availability, and affordability.
(7) Plan Implementation. Recommendations, in accordance with the comprehensive plan, set forth in the neighborhood plan, with implementation responsibility and time frame articulated.
(8) Executive summary. A brief restatement of the vision statement and recommendations defined within each plan section, in a summary format, that is consistent with the plan elements of the comprehensive plan. This section shall serve as the basis for the “executive summary” of the neighborhood plan, which will be adopted as a part of the comprehensive plan.
(E) Optional sections. The neighborhood plan may also contain a section or sections relating to other
areas of concern to the neighborhood. If included, these sections should contain an assessment of neighborhood issues and assets as they currently exist, and specific recommendations for improvement or preservation. These sections may include, but not be limited to:
(1) Economic Development;
(2) Environmental Resources;
(3) Community Facilities and Services;
(4) Parks, Open Space, and Recreation;
(5) Urban Design or Special District;
(6) Historic Preservation;
(7) Safety;
(8) Youth Engagement;
(9) Welcoming Community;
(10) Aging in Place;
(11) Digital Infrastructure; and
(12) Education.
(F) Public process. Development of the neighborhood plan shall be guided by a minimum of three public engagements during the planning process, not including meetings of the Advisory Group or public meetings hosted by the Planning Commission or Metro Council. These engagements may include, but are not limited to, in-person meetings or digital engagements, at a time and place informed by the needs of the neighborhood. These engagements should be accessible to all, including any reasonable accommodations needed to overcome language, literacy, or technology barriers.
(Lou. Metro Ord. No. 75-2007, approved 4-30-2007; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 31-2021, 3-4-2021)