The Louisville Metro Council approved a zoning change for 1104 Logan Street from OR-2 Office Residential to CM Commercial Manufacturing to allow the expansion of the adjacent Idlewild Butterfly Farm. The expansion will support manufacturing operations related to pollinating insects and gardening merchandise, alongside retail use. The butterfly farm is a USDA-permitted facility known for its biological pest control insects, educational outreach, and entertainment programming. The approval also includes a waiver from perimeter landscaping requirements and binding elements governing development, including construction fencing, signage restrictions, and outdoor activity limits. The project aligns with Plan 2040 and reinforces mixed-use development within the Traditional Neighborhood Form District.
This decision enables a small urban farm and educational business to scale its operations while maintaining compatibility with surrounding uses. It supports innovation in sustainable agriculture and urban ecological enterprises in a growing commercial corridor.