Lafayette City Zoning Code

ARTICLE 1

- INTRODUCTION

Sec. 89-1.- Purpose.

This Chapter implements the Lafayette Consolidated Government's comprehensive plan and master plan (known as PlanLafayette) by:

(a)

Regulating subdivision plats and development in the City of Lafayette and the unincorporated areas of Lafayette Parish, and

(b)

Establishing zoning regulations in the City of Lafayette.

Sec. 89-2. - Title.

This Chapter is known and referred to as the "Lafayette Development Code" or "LDC."

Sec. 89-3. - Applicability.

(a)

Use of building or land.

(1)

No building or land shall be used, and no building or part shall be erected, reconstructed, converted, moved, or structurally altered unless they conform to all applicable regulations in this Chapter.

(2)

Nonconformities are exempt, or partially exempt, from this Chapter (see Article 6).

(b)

Size and location of building. Except as otherwise provided, buildings and structures shall:

(1)

Include the on-lot or project open space required by the applicable zoning district regulations or land use regulations;

(2)

Locate only outside of minimum required yards or courts, or within maximum setbacks.

Sec. 89-4. - Consistency with plan.

(a)

The Lafayette Parish Planning Commissions, the Lafayette City Planning and Zoning Commissions, the Lafayette City Council and the Lafayette Parish Council find that this Chapter is consistent with PlanLafayette.

(b)

It is LCG's policy that any amendment to this Chapter shall be consistent with PlanLafayette.

Sec. 89-5. - Explanatory materials.

(a)

Explanatory materials. The following elements of the LDC are provided for explanatory purposes and for the convenience of the reader. They are not binding, and do not supersede mandatory standards and procedures:

(1)

This document includes graphics (such as drawings, diagrams, photographs, and images) to help the reader understand the text. If there is a conflict between a graphic and the text, the text applies.

(2)

Individual articles and sections of this chapter include italicized purpose statements. These statements explain the reasons for the regulations and provide legislative findings, and may be used for interpreting the requirements and making land use decisions, but do not provide a standard for approving or denying non-legislative permits.

(3)

Cross-references preceded with an arrow icon (⇔) are included for the convenience of the reader, but do not supersede the actual reference if there is an inconsistency.

Lafayette City Zoning Code

ARTICLE 1

- INTRODUCTION

Sec. 89-1.- Purpose.

This Chapter implements the Lafayette Consolidated Government's comprehensive plan and master plan (known as PlanLafayette) by:

(a)

Regulating subdivision plats and development in the City of Lafayette and the unincorporated areas of Lafayette Parish, and

(b)

Establishing zoning regulations in the City of Lafayette.

Sec. 89-2. - Title.

This Chapter is known and referred to as the "Lafayette Development Code" or "LDC."

Sec. 89-3. - Applicability.

(a)

Use of building or land.

(1)

(2)

Nonconformities are exempt, or partially exempt, from this Chapter (see Article 6).

(b)

Size and location of building. Except as otherwise provided, buildings and structures shall:

(1)

Include the on-lot or project open space required by the applicable zoning district regulations or land use regulations;

(2)

Locate only outside of minimum required yards or courts, or within maximum setbacks.

Sec. 89-4. - Consistency with plan.

(a)

(b)

It is LCG's policy that any amendment to this Chapter shall be consistent with PlanLafayette.

Sec. 89-5. - Explanatory materials.

(a)

(1)

This document includes graphics (such as drawings, diagrams, photographs, and images) to help the reader understand the text. If there is a conflict between a graphic and the text, the text applies.

(2)

(3)

Cross-references preceded with an arrow icon (⇔) are included for the convenience of the reader, but do not supersede the actual reference if there is an inconsistency.

Lafayette City Zoning Code

ARTICLE 1

- INTRODUCTION

Sec. 89-1.- Purpose.

This Chapter implements the Lafayette Consolidated Government's comprehensive plan and master plan (known as PlanLafayette) by:

(a)

Regulating subdivision plats and development in the City of Lafayette and the unincorporated areas of Lafayette Parish, and

(b)

Establishing zoning regulations in the City of Lafayette.

Sec. 89-2. - Title.

This Chapter is known and referred to as the "Lafayette Development Code" or "LDC."

Sec. 89-3. - Applicability.

(a)

Use of building or land.

(1)

(2)

Nonconformities are exempt, or partially exempt, from this Chapter (see Article 6).

(b)

Size and location of building. Except as otherwise provided, buildings and structures shall:

(1)

Include the on-lot or project open space required by the applicable zoning district regulations or land use regulations;

(2)

Locate only outside of minimum required yards or courts, or within maximum setbacks.

Sec. 89-4. - Consistency with plan.

(a)

(b)

It is LCG's policy that any amendment to this Chapter shall be consistent with PlanLafayette.

Sec. 89-5. - Explanatory materials.

(a)

(1)

This document includes graphics (such as drawings, diagrams, photographs, and images) to help the reader understand the text. If there is a conflict between a graphic and the text, the text applies.

(2)

(3)

Cross-references preceded with an arrow icon (⇔) are included for the convenience of the reader, but do not supersede the actual reference if there is an inconsistency.