A.

Mixed Use (MU).

1.

This district is characterized by the most intensive residential and commercial development. These districts are located in areas where the road system is most capable of supporting growth with a minimum risk to the public safety. High density residential development should include apartment buildings and townhouses. Commercial development should be concentrated or "clustered" at strategic sites in relation to population centers, other commercial sites, and adequate roads.

2.

Commentary. This district is designed to concentrate the most intensive residential and commercial development along the major arteries of the parish. By encouraging concentrated, cluster development, the commission will minimize the infrastructure costs and manage public safety risks most appropriately. In addition, commercial development should use shared access to parking lots and shared parking lots in order to minimize traffic congestion and sprawl along the parish roadways. While this district allows many varied uses, the district should develop with adequate buffering, careful traffic planning, and appropriate lighting plans to minimize any nuisance between uses.

B.

Mixed Use 2 (MU2).

1.

The district is characterized by the allowance of limited commercial, retail and service establishments in areas where the surrounding neighborhood is predominantly residential and the character and operation of which are compatible with the character of the surrounding area.

2.

Commentary. This district is designed to allow for commercial, retail and service establishments which are compatible and do not adversely impact the surrounding residential neighborhoods.

(DC03-01, 1/9/03; DC09-01, 2/5/09; DC09-09, 12/17/09)