diff --git a/variables.tf b/variables.tf
index 3ba0e09..8a8cb34 100644
--- a/variables.tf
+++ b/variables.tf
@@ -13,11 +13,6 @@ variable "tls_key" {
   description = "The private key corresponding to the signed certificate tls_cert."
 }
 
-variable "private_load_balancer" {
-  default = true
-  type    = string
-}
-
 variable "local_umbrella_chart" {
   default = ""
   type    = string