The Louisville Metro Board of Zoning Adjustment is empowered to grant conditional use permits and variances from the zoning district regulations. The board is a part of the government of the City of Louisville in Kentucky, which offers a range of community and economic development services. The city maintains a fire department that provides fire prevention and suppression solutions. It operates an air pollution control district that is responsible for developing emission and ambient air standards. The City of Louisville in Kentucky maintains finance, police, human resources, and planning and design departments. The city also operates the Louisville Metro Community Action Partnership and the Louisville Metro Emergency Management Agency.