Zoning districts refine the land uses and carry out the intent and provisions of this zoning code as applied to property set forth on the official zoning map.

(Ord. of 8-10-21(2); Ord. of 6-10-2025(1))

For the purposes of this chapter, the parish is divided into the following districts:

(a)

R-SF - Rural Residential Single-Family

(b)

R-MU - Rural Mixed Use

(c)

R-LI - Rural Light Industrial

(d)

R-HI - Rural Heavy Industrial

(e)

R-AG - Rural Agriculture

(f)

R-PD - Rural Planned Development

(Ord. of 8-10-21(2); Ord. of 6-10-2025(1))

The following zoning district intent statements establish the purpose and intent of each zoning district allowed in each land use area:

(1)

Rural residential single-family (R-SF). The rural residential single-family district is intended to accommodate predominantly single-family houses on individual lots. This district should be applied in areas where the land use pattern is predominately single-family residential or where such a land use is desired in the future.

(2)

Rural mixed use (R-MU). The rural mixed-use district is intended to promote small scale retail, services, commercial and some residential uses that are supportive of the surrounding agricultural and rural land uses. The area and intensity of land uses and building types permitted in this district are designed to grow in a compact manner at rural intersections.

(3)

Rural light industrial (R-LI). The rural light industrial district is intended to accommodate light manufacturing, warehousing, wholesale and limited agricultural processing uses. The district provides flexibility in the placement of buildings on the lot and allows buildings up to two (2) stories in height. Single-family residential uses and building types shall be considered conforming.

(4)

Rural heavy industrial (R-HI). The rural heavy industrial district is intended to accommodate heavy manufacturing, distribution, other intensive industrial applications and uses which the parish wishes to substantially separate from other zoning districts. All buildings and uses established within the rural heavy industry district require the approval of a special use permit which can be used to mitigate adverse impacts generated by uses in the district. Single-family residential uses and building types shall be considered conforming.

(5)

Rural agriculture (R-AG). The rural agriculture district is intended to protect farming, ranching and timber lands and uses, while preventing the encroachment of incompatible land uses. The area and intensity of land uses and building types permitted in this district promotes existing agricultural uses.

(6)

Rural planned development (R-PD). The rural planned development district provides flexibility for development within the rural context in exchange for a more desirable built form than would be possible under other rural zoning districts. The Rural Planned Development District is intended to promote innovative and imaginative projects, at rural densities, that generate amenities beyond those expected in conventional rural development.

(Ord. of 8-10-21(2); Ord. of 6-10-2025(1))

(Ord. of 6-10-2025(1))

See Point Coupee Code of Ordinances Appendix A. False River Airpark Airport Hazard Zoning Ordinance.

(Ord. of 8-10-21(2); Ord. of 6-10-2025(1))

(a)

Except as provided below, for properties within the False River Transition Overlay, as shown on the official zoning map, allowed uses and development standards are determined by underlying zoning.

(b)

For properties with an underlying zoning of R-SF - Rural Single-Family zoning, the following standards apply:

a.

Minimum lot size for properties with public or shared sewer is six thousand (6,000) square feet.

b.

Minimum lot width is fifty (50) feet.

c.

Minimum side yard setback is five (5) feet.

d.

All other standards for R-SF zoning apply.

(c)

For non-residential uses abutting a R-SF - Rural Residential Single-Family zoned property:

a.

Use of outdoor speakers is prohibited;

b.

Hours of operation for outdoor uses and activities may not begin before 6 am or extend after 10 pm;

c.

All outdoor lighting shall be shielded and directed downward so as not to project directly onto surrounding residential property; and

d.

A privacy fence at least six (6) feet high and seventy (70) percent solid shall be provided along the sides and rear property lines. In lieu of a privacy fence, a landowner may utilize a non-privacy fence in addition to a landscaping barrier consisting of plants, trees and/or shrubs which are planted not less than six (6) feet apart. Any such landscaping barrier shall be maintained at not less than six (6) feet in height and such density or thickness as to provide a sufficient and aesthetic buffer between the non-residential use and adjacent property.

(Ord. of 6-10-2025(1))

(Ord. of 8-10-21(2); Ord. of 12-14-21(5); Ord. of 6-10-2025(1))