The purpose of the Gaming and Entertainment District (GED) is to create a zoning district with regulations suited for gaming establishments and related activities. Said district is designed to ensure compatibility with surrounding land use and promote the health, safety and welfare of the present and future residents of Jefferson Parish.

(Ord. No. 20783, § 3(XIII-H(1)), 9-22-99; Ord. No. 26490, § 27, 9-28-22)

(a)

Gaming establishments, provided the following conditions and criteria are met.

(1)

The minimum site area shall not be less than seven (7) acres.

(2)

The gaming establishment shall be located a minimum of five hundred (500) feet from any residential district, and the nearest property line of any school, church or place of worship, and park or recreation area.

(3)

The gaming establishment shall be located a minimum of one thousand (1,000) feet from any pawn shop and commercial check cashing establishment.

(4)

The building site shall be located on an interstate or major arterial street as identified on the Jefferson Parish Thoroughfare Plan.

(5)

Approval is obtained from the Jefferson Parish Council in accordance with section 33-2.23, special permitted uses.

(Ord. No. 20783, § 3(XIII-H(2)), 9-22-99; Ord. No. 23292, § 26, 5-7-08; Ord. No. 26792, § 57, 5-22-24)

Section 33-6.25, Landscaping, buffering, and screening, shall apply.

(Ord. No. 20783, § 3(XIII-H(3)), 9-22-99; Ord. No. 25405, § 80, 8-9-17)

(a)

In addition to the requirements stated above, the following shall also be submitted.

(1)

A basic site plan depicting the location and dimensions of all existing and proposed streets; existing and proposed structures with setback dimensions; entrances and exits; parking layout including bus parking spaces, pick up and drop off areas; service bays and loading areas; trash receptacles; sidewalks; traffic signals; location and dimensions of fire lanes and handicapped parking spaces; location of all fire hydrants within three hundred (300) feet of the site; statistical data on number of required versus proposed parking spaces and proposed hours of operation.

(2)

A landscaping plan in accordance with section 33-6.25, Landscaping, buffering, and screening.

(3)

Elevations of existing and proposed structures showing width, depth and height, use, type of materials and color schemes; and statistical data on building area and dimensions for existing and proposed structures.

(4)

Zoning classification of the site, zoning classifications and land uses of surrounding property within a radius of one thousand (1,000) feet from the petitioned property.

(5)

Utilities inventory showing the locations and size of existing water, sewerage, drainage and power lines, lift stations, canals and watercourses impacting the development site.

(6)

A public facilities and service impact analysis, including but not limited to sewer, water, drainage, transit, sanitation, garbage and utilities.

(7)

A copy of non-proprietary information contained in the application submitted on the gaming establishment to the state gaming commission. The applicant shall be credited with information generated for the state application which is also included in the submittal requirements listed above.

(8)

A traffic and transportation impact analysis which determines all impacts that effect the level of use on the surrounding street system, and any mitigation measures that may be appropriate so that the level of service is improved. This analysis shall include existing traffic counts versus proposed traffic counts generated by the facility as well as provisions for satellite parking.

(9)

Provisions for a loading area for tour buses, taxis, etc., and for off-site parking and queuing of these vehicles sufficient to meet the projections of the traffic impact analysis.

(10)

Additional information as required by the Parish of Jefferson to appropriately detail the proposed gaming establishment.

(Ord. No. 20783, § 3(XIII-H(4)), 9-22-99; Ord. No. 23330, § XXIX, 6-11-08; Ord. No. 25405, § 81, 8-9-17)

(a)

On-site parking shall be provided in accordance with provisions specified in Article XXXV, Off-Street Parking, Loading, and Clear Vision Area Regulations, section 40-662(16). On-site parking for accessory uses shall be provided as per other provisions specified in Article XXXV, Off-Street Parking, Loading, and Clear Vision Area Regulations, section 40-662.

(b)

Off-site parking may be permitted in addition to the minimum requirements specified in article XXXV, off-street parking, loading, and clear vision area regulations, provided the satellite facility is located within one-half (½) mile of the gaming establishment site and council approval is obtained in accordance with section 33-2.23, special permitted uses.

(Ord. No. 20783, § 3(XIII-H(5)), 9-22-99; Ord. No. 23330, § XXX, 6-11-08; Ord. No. 24189, § XI, 1-25-12; Ord. No. 26792, § 57, 5-22-24)

Signs shall be permitted in accordance with section 40-448 of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 20783, § 3(XIII-H(6)), 9-22-99; Ord. No. 24364, § XXXIX, 11-7-12)

The maximum building height shall be sixty-five (65) feet, unless otherwise approved by council in accordance with the provisions of this section.

(Ord. No. 20783, § 3(XIII-H(7)), 9-22-99)

All structures shall setback a minimum of twenty (20) feet from all property lines unless otherwise approved by council in accordance with the provisions of this section.

(Ord. No. 20783, § 3(XIII-H(8)), 9-22-99)

(a)

Any accessory uses not specifically approved by council in accordance with the provisions of the section shall be prohibited.

(b)

All special events and temporary activities, except those conducted in permanent on-site structures intended for such events and activities, shall be prohibited unless otherwise authorized by council resolution. No legally required parking spaces shall be used to satisfy the parking requirements for such events and activities, except those legally required parking spaces already available for permanent on-site structures and uses.

(Ord. No. 20783, § 3(XIII-H(9)), 9-22-99)

Any addition to structures shall be required to receive council approval in accordance with the provisions of this section.

(Ord. No. 20783, § 3(XIII-H(10)), 9-22-99)

Regulations, requirements or standards set in this section area not subject to appeal to the board of zoning adjustments.

(Ord. No. 20783, § 3(XIII-H(12)), 9-22-99; Ord. No. 21734, § 10, 12-11-02; Ord. No. 26490, § 27, 9-28-22)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 26490, § 27, adopted Sept. 28, 2022, repealed § 40-506, which pertained to fees and derived from Ord. No. 20783, § 3(XIII-H(10)), adopted Sept. 22, 1999. Subsequently, Ord. No. 26490 renumbered § 40-507 as § 40-506, as set out herein.