Statement of authority and intent. This zoning ordinance is adopted under authority of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974, Article VI, Section 17. It is the intent of this ordinance, with the accompanying map, to provide for the harmonious development of the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana in accordance with the comprehensive plan heretofore made and adopted by the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana planning commission, to lessen congestion in the public streets, secure safety from fire, provide adequate light and air, avoid undue concentration of population, promote health and the general welfare and conserve the value of buildings by encouraging the most appropriate use of the land by districting according to the particular suitability of the land for particular purposes, all to create conditions favorable to health, safety, convenience or prosperity.

(Ord. No. 2232, 8-8-2017)

This chapter shall apply to all land within the planning area which lies within the incorporated limits of the City of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana.

(Ord. No. 2232, 8-8-2017)