(a)

This article establishes standards for certain uses. These standards may —

(1)

Supplement the standards in the applicable zoning district (article 2) or development standards (article 3), or

(2)

Supersede the standards in articles 2 or 3, where indicated.

(b)

This article applies regardless of the zoning district where the use is located or whether the use is permitted by right or as a conditional use, unless otherwise indicated in this article.

(c)

This article applies only to the City of Lafayette, unless otherwise indicated. The following summarizes the applicability of each section to the city and the unincorporated parish:

(d)

The uses listed in this Article are defined in section 89-21 (Use Table), unless otherwise indicated. Each section applies to the use listed in the section heading, and as described in the cross-reference or applicability section (for uses or situations not listed in the Use Table). Each use has a cross-reference to the Use Table as follows:

⇔ Use category (section 89-21 Use Table): Category 1 - Category 2

Where: Category 1 = The main category in the Use Table (e.g., Residential, Commercial/Mixed Use, etc.)

Category 2 = The secondary category in the Use Table (for example, "Vehicles/Equipment" under the "Commercial/Mixed Use" main heading

Category 3 = the specific listed use (for example, "Car Wash" under "Vehicles/Equipment")

If only a Category 1 or Category 2 use is listed, the section applies to all uses in that category. For example, ⇔ Use Category (section 89-21, Use Table): Accessory means that the section applies to all uses listed under the "Accessory" category in the Use Table.

(e)

Some sections in this article apply to development situation or building/site features that are not a "use." Examples are Adaptive reuse (section 89-75), Garages (section 89-81), or Drive-through facilities [(section 89-80(e)]. These apply to any use, unless otherwise indicated.

(Ord. No. JO-024-2021, § 6(Exh. F), 7-20-21; Ord. No. JO-077-2022, § 6(Exh. F), 9-20-22; Ord. No. JO-004-2023, § 6(Exh. F), 2-1-23; Ord. No. JO-067-2024, 11-18-24)

⇔ Use Category (section 89-21 Use Table): Accessory

(a)

Applicability.

(1)

This section applies to the City of Lafayette, and the unincorporated areas of Lafayette Parish.

(2)

This section applies generally to all accessory buildings or uses on a site.

(3)

Other sections of this article also regulate accessory buildings or uses (such as accessory apartments (section 89-74), drive-through facilities (section 89-79(e)), garages (section 89-81), home occupations (section 89-83), swimming pools (section 89-88), and signs (section 89-90)). Those sections supersede this section, but only to the extent that they are inconsistent with this section.

(4)

Article 3, section 89-38(e)(4) (allowing projections into required setbacks) supersedes this section to the extent of any inconsistency.

(b)

Detached accessory buildings.

(1)

Detached buildings accessory to residential use have no maximum area if they are setback at least:

a.

20 feet from the front property line and no closer to the front property line than the front wall(s) of the principal structure;

b.

At least five feet from the side lot line; and

c.

On corner lots, the distance of the principal structure from any street; and

d.

Ten feet from the rear property line.

(2)

Only one detached accessory building may encroach on the setbacks established in subsection (1) above, if that building:

a.

Is located no closer to the front property line than the rear wall of the principal structure;

b.

Does not exceed the gross floor area of either (1) or (2) below, whichever is less:

1.

Rear lot width x required rear setback x 40% = maximum allowable area of the detached accessory building, or

2.

600 square feet.

c.

Is located at least three feet from either property line.

d.

On corner lots, is located no closer to any street than the principal structure.

(c)

Attached accessory uses or building. A building or use that is attached to the principal building is considered part of the principal building for purposes of applying the setback requirements.

(Ord. No. JO-004-2023, § 6(Exh. F), 2-1-23)

⇔ Use Category (section 89-21 Use Table): Residential - Residences - Accessory Apartment

(a)

Applicability. This section applies to the City of Lafayette, and the unincorporated areas of Lafayette Parish.

(b)

Only one accessory apartment is allowed per lot.

(c)

Maximum living area is the greater of:

a.

Twenty-five percent of the gross floor area of the principal dwelling unit, or

b.

Eight hundred square feet.

(d)

An accessory apartment may not be sold separately from the principal dwelling unit but may be rented.

(e)

An accessory apartment must meet the minimum setback requirements of the principal structure. Notwithstanding the foregoing, accessory apartments in RS and RM zoning districts shall have a rear minimum setback requirement of five feet.

(f)

An accessory apartment located in a detached structure constructed after the effective date of this section requires a building permit. The building permit application shall include a scaled site plan showing the lot, the gross floor area and dimensions of the principal building, and the location, setbacks, gross floor area, and floor plan of the accessory apartment.

(Ord. No. JO-004-2023, § 6(Exh. F), 2-1-23; Ord. No. JO-067-2024, 11-18-24)

⇔ Use Category: Any

Purpose: This section implements Policy 4.2 of the comprehensive plan by providing flexibility in adapting existing structures to new uses over time, in recognition that neighborhoods and land uses do not remain static.

(a)

Applicability.

(1)

This section applies to the City of Lafayette.

(2)

For purposes of this section, "adaptive reuse" means the rehabilitation or expansion of an existing building (as qualified by subsection (3) below) in a manner that complies with current building code standards.

(3)

This section applies the use or occupancy of a building that lawfully existed before the effective date of this Code, if the building —

a.

Has been vacant for at least two years, and is located in a designated historic structure, a designated historic district, a designated historic neighborhood, landmark, property, or cultural resource or

b.

Was constructed at least 50 years before the effective date of this chapter, or

c.

Is vacant, uninhabitable, and hazardous to persons and property because of its physical condition, as determined by the administrator, or

d.

Has been declared or certified blighted pursuant to a redevelopment plan, or is listed on a blighted housing list as provided in RS 40:600:34 or 40:600:35, or

e.

Has been declared to be a public nuisance by a court of competent jurisdiction.

(4)

This section does not apply to:

a.

New construction.

b.

Change of non-conforming uses, unless the existing use is located in a structure that qualifies under subsection (3) and was lawful when it was established.

(b)

Standards.

(1)

In order to qualify for the regulatory incentives established in subsection (c) below, an adaptive reuse must either —

a.

Retain the existing bulk, height and lot configurations of the existing structure and lot, or

b.

If the building is expanded or relocated on the lot:

1.

Meet the rear and side setback requirements of the district;

2.

Meet up to 50 percent of the off-street parking requirements;

3.

If the existing building is set back at least 20 feet from the front property line, meet the frontage landscaping requirements; and

4.

The building footprint and height may expand —

A.

by up to 20 percent, or

B.

by up to 50 percent if authorized by a conditional use permit.

(2)

If the building is located in the RS, RM, MN, MX, D, or CM districts, the front facade shall at least maintain the percentage of windows and entryways after the building is rehabilitated.

(3)

The building subject to adaptive reuse must obtain a building permit under the standards in effect at the time of application, including any reduced standards adopted by LCG for existing buildings.

(c)

Incentives. An adaptive reuse qualifies for the following regulatory incentives:

⇔ Use Category (section 89-21 Use Table): Commercial/Mixed Use - Vehicles/Equipment - Auto and truck repair

(a)

Applicability. This section applies to the City of Lafayette.

(b)

No auto and truck repair use is permitted within 50 feet of an "RS" or "RM" zoning district.

⇔ Use Category (section 89-21 Use Table): Lodging - Bed and breakfast

(a)

Applicability. This section applies to the City of Lafayette. The owner/proprietor must live in the principal structure and the bed and breakfast facility use shall be secondary to the principal use of the dwelling for residential purposes.

(b)

Historic significance. The structure where the bed and breakfast is established must be —

(1)

Defined as any residential structure designated as a landmark by the Lafayette Preservation Commission, or

(2)

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, or

(3)

Located in a structure, district, neighborhood, landmark, property, or cultural resource that has been officially designated as historic.

⇔ See article 3, section 89-34 (Historic preservation).

(c)

Guest rooms limited to existing structures. Only existing structures on the lot that have historic significance may be renovated to provide guest rooms.

(d)

Parking. One parking space for each guest room shall be placed in the rear of the property and shall be screened from adjacent properties with a sight proof fence or dense vegetation providing adequate screening.

(e)

Signs. Only one attached non-illuminated sign of up to one square foot in area is permitted. The sign shall be attached to the building.

(f)

Meals.

(1)

Meals shall only be served to overnight guests. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if located in a zoning district where restaurants are allowed, meals may be served to guests other than those registered with the bed and breakfast, provided the facility meets all other applicable city, parish and state codes for food service.

(2)

Guest rooms shall not contain cooking facilities.

(g)

Events. Receptions or private parties for a fee on the premises of a bed and breakfast facility —

(1)

Are not allowed in an "RS" zoning district, and

(2)

Are allowed in any other zoning district.

(h)

Guests.

(1)

The owner shall maintain an accurate guest register showing the name, address, dates, and lengths of stay of guests. The guest register is subject to inspection by the Administrator.

(2)

The maximum length of a stay for any guest is 30 consecutive nights.

(Ord. No. JO-024-2021, § 6(Exh. F), 7-20-21)

⇔ Use Category (section 89-21 Use Table): Commercial/Mixed Use - Vehicles/Equipment - Car Wash

(a)

Applicability. This section applies to the City of Lafayette.

(b)

Any open side of a car wash must be at least 25 feet from any property line.

⇔ Use Category (section 89-21 Use Table): Public/Civic/Institutional - Assembly - Cemetery/mausoleum

(a)

Applicability. This section applies to the City of Lafayette.

(b)

Generally.

(1)

The property must be dedicated as a cemetery or mausoleum in accordance with state regulations.

(2)

Cemeteries and mausoleums are not considered accessory to churches or worship centers, and are therefore not allowed, in the "RS" and "MX" districts.

(c)

Fencing.

(1)

A sight-proof fence shall be constructed around the entire site.

(2)

The fence shall be between five and seven feet in height and made of masonry, wrought iron, or other durable material.

(3)

Sight-proof requirements may be replaced with different forms of fencing (i.e., wrought iron), if a minimum buffer yard type "A" is located between the fence and the property line.

⇔ See article 3, section 89-36(g) for buffer requirements

(d)

Required landscape strip. A landscape strip is required within any required setback as follows:

(1)

The landscape strip shall consist only of lawns, trees, or shrubbery, and any driveways required for access to the property.

(2)

No structure of any kind is permitted within the required landscape strip.

(e)

Circulation. The site shall have direct access to an arterial or collector street.

⇔ Use Category (section 89-21 Use Table): Any

(a)

Applicability.

(1)

This section applies to the City of Lafayette.

(2)

This section applies to any drive-through facility. A "drive-through facility" is a building or site feature designed to allow patrons to purchase goods or services from an automobile, and where the consumption or use may occur off premises.

(3)

This section applies to both —

a.

drive-in service, where patrons may remain in their motor vehicles while being served, or

b.

drive-through service, where customers are served through a window or other wall opening, door, or mechanical device while remaining in their motor vehicles, and may consume the products off the premises

(b)

Generally.

(1)

Drive-through facilities are subject to all applicable requirements of this chapter (⇔ See article 2; article 3, section 89-26).

(2)

The requirements or permissions for drive-through facilities do not supersede any requirements of this chapter relating to minimum or maximum setbacks, landscaping or buffers, and building design.

(c)

Where permitted.

(1)

Drive-through facilities are allowed in the "MN," "MX," "D," "CM," "CH," "IL," "IH," and "PD" districts in accordance with this section.

(2)

Drive-thru service windows for drug stores are permitted in "MN" zoning districts to dispense pharmaceutical products only.

(d)

Noise. The following standards apply to drive-through facilities with a menu board:

(1)

Menu boards shall be located at least 50 feet from property zoned RS.

(2)

Speakers associated with menu boards shall be directed away from property zoned RS.

(3)

An opaque fence or Type A buffer shall be provided along adjacent property lines between order stations and property zoned RS.

(e)

Stacking distance.

(1)

Drive-through facilities shall provide a minimum stacking length as provided in Table 89-80-1 (Drive-Through Stacking Length), below. The stacking lengths provided below are in addition to any aisle or parking space.

Table 89-80-1 Drive-Through Stacking Length

(2)

The administrator may waive or modify the standards above if the applicant presents a traffic study from a professional traffic engineer that justifies an alternative minimum stacking length.

(f)

Urban settings. The following conditions apply to the MN, MX, D and CM districts (a check mark [√] indicates that the condition applies to the district; a blank cell indicates that the condition does not apply) —

⇔ Use Category (section 89-21 Use Table): Any

(a)

Applicability.

(1)

This subsection applies to garages and carports in the City of Lafayette and the unincorporated areas of the parish that are not zoned.

(2)

These terms are defined below:

(b)

Setbacks.

(1)

Minimum setbacks from a property line along a public street are:

(2)

In all districts other than MX or D, the primary garage or carport may be detached and located in front of the principal structure subject to all minimum setback requirements.

⇔ Use Category (section 89-21 Use Table): Commercial/Mixed Use - Vehicles/Equipment - Gasoline or diesel fuel sales

(a)

Applicability. This section applies to Gasoline or Fuel Sales Uses (⇔ § 89-21 Use Table), in the City of Lafayette.

(b)

Canopies. Open, unenclosed canopies located in the CM, CH, IL and IH zoning districts shall be setback at least ten feet from all property lines.

(c)

Gas pumps and/or fuel dispensers shall be setback at least —

(1)

Twenty feet from front property lines,

(2)

Ten feet from all side and rear property lines, and

(3)

On a corner lot, 20 feet from all property lines.

(d)

Fuel sales. The following standards apply to the sale of gasoline or diesel fuel in the "CM" district:

(1)

The following are required along the property line of any RS or RM district:

a.

A buffer, where required by article 3, or

b.

If a buffer is not required, a sight-proof fence six feet in height and made of masonry or other durable material, including low maintenance wood.

(2)

Servicing of vehicles is prohibited within 50 feet of an "RS" or "RM" district.

(Ord. No. JO-067-2024, 11-18-24)

⇔ Use Category (section 89-21 Use Table): Accessory - Home occupation

Purpose: this section protects and maintains the residential character of established neighborhoods while recognizing that particular professional and limited business activities are traditionally and inoffensively carried on in the home.

(a)

Applicability. This section applies to —

(1)

Any home occupation in the City of Lafayette that is located in the "A," "RS," or "RM" districts. Any permitted non-residential use is allowed in any other zoning district; or

(2)

Any home occupation in the unincorporated areas of Lafayette Parish listed as a permitted [P] use in Table 89-83-1 below.

(b)

Permitted home occupations.

(1)

Permitted home occupations are limited to those established in Table 89-83-1 below.

(2)

Uses allowed as a principal or accessory use in the applicable district in the Use Table (§ 89-21), other than residential child care facilities, are not subject to the requirements of this section.

Table 89-83-1 Permitted Home Occupations
(see § 89-21 for definition of permitted [P] and conditional [C] uses)

(c)

Location.

(1)

A home occupation, including any related equipment, materials, and supplies, shall be conducted solely within the dwelling unit.

(2)

No exterior storage of equipment, materials, or supplies is allowed in connection with the home occupation.

(d)

Area. Home occupations, with the exception of residential child-care facilities, may occupy up to ten percent of the gross floor area of the dwelling unit (excluding attached or detached garages and accessory buildings.)

(e)

Signs.

(1)

No advertising, display, or other exterior indications of a home occupation is allowed on the premises, other than one sign attached to the dwelling unit itself.

(2)

The sign shall be flat, non-illuminated, and shall not exceed one square foot in area.

(f)

Sales. No sale of goods is allowed on the premises in connection with the home occupation except where required by federal law.

(g)

Operations/site visits.

(1)

No more than one home occupation or business shall be conducted within any dwelling unit.

(2)

Services are limited to one client at a time.

(3)

No more than ten customer or service visits are allowed per day.

(4)

No business shall be conducted and/or a home occupation open to the public earlier than 8:00 a.m. or later than 10:00 p.m.

(5)

No additional parking area shall be created as a result of the home occupation.

(6)

No vehicles larger than a three-quarter-ton truck shall be used in conjunction with the home occupation.

(h)

Operators/employees.

(1)

The home occupation shall only be conducted by a resident of the dwelling where the home occupation takes place.

(2)

Nor more than two persons shall be engaged or employed in a home occupation, one of which may be a person not living in the dwelling unit.

(i)

Nuisance factors.

(1)

The equipment or process related to the home occupation shall not create or contribute to the creation of offensive noise, vibrations, smoke, dust, fumes, odors, heat glare, x-ray, electrical disturbance, or interference to radio and/or television.

(2)

No mechanical equipment is allowed except that which is necessarily, customarily, or ordinarily used for household or leisure purposes.

(3)

No materials classified by state or federal law as toxic, explosive, flammable, combustible, corrosive, etiologic, or radioactive shall be used or stored on the site.

(j)

Procedures.

(1)

As part of the certificate of occupancy application process, the applicant shall complete a "Home Occupation Affidavit" form.

(2)

The home occupation affidavit form shall include a site plan showing:

a.

Street address

b.

Dimensions of the house

c.

Location and dimensions of the area where the home occupation will be conducted

d.

Location of the sign

(3)

A certificate of occupancy shall not be issued unless all of the above required information is provided on the site plan.

(Ord. No. JO-021-2022, § 5(Exh. E), 3-22-22)

⇔ Use Category (§ 89-21 Use Table): Residential - Residences & Commercial/Mixed Use = Mixed Use

(a)

Applicability.

(1)

This section applies to the City of Lafayette.

(3)

The following housing types are regulated separately and are not subject to this section -

• Dwelling, single-family detached and Dwelling, two-family (duplex) (⇔ Zoning district regulations in article 2; development standards in article 3 generally)

• Accessory Apartments (⇔ see § 89-74)

• Manufactured Home/Manufactured Housing Land Lease Community (⇔ see § 89-86).

(b)

Building design. For building design requirements for the housing types regulated by this section, see Article 2 and Article 3.

(c)

Access.

(1)

A reciprocal access servitude shall be recorded for all lots and attached dwellings.

(2)

If utility servitudes are required, the minimum setback shall be behind the said servitude (including niches).

(d)

Cottage courts.

(1)

Density. No minimum lot size applies to Cottage Courts. For Cottage Courts in RM or MN zoning district, the density per acre of that corresponding district is applied. The maximum permitted density for the RS zoning district is:

(2)

The minimum site area for a cottage court is 20,000 square feet.

(3)

Height. Cottages shall not exceed two stories in height.

(4)

Lot coverage and floor area.

a.

The maximum first floor or principal floor area for an individual principal structure in a Cottage Court shall not exceed 800 square feet.

b.

The total floor area of each cottage shall not exceed either 1.5 times the area of the ground floor area, or 1,200 square feet, whichever is less.

(5)

Open space.

a.

See subsection (c) above for general requirements.

b.

At least 50 percent of the cottages shall abut the common open space.

c.

All of the cottage units shall be within 60 feet walking distance of the common open space.

d.

The common open space shall have cottages abutting at two sides.

e.

The open space shall in all other respects conform to the open space standards in article 3.

(6)

Parking

a.

The amount of parking spaces shall be as provided in article 3.

b.

The parking shall be screened from direct street view by one or more building facades, by garage doors, or by a fence and landscaping.

c.

Parking between structures is only allowed when it is located to the rear of the principal structure and is served by an alley or private driveway.

d.

Parking may not be located in the front setback.

e.

Parking may be located between any structure and the rear lot line of the lot or between any structure and a side lot line, which is not a street side lot line.

(e)

Administrative modification.

(1)

How do I start the process?

A written request for modification from strict compliance with the requirements of this section is filed with the administrator.

(2)

How are decisions made?

If the administrator finds that the standards in this section apply, he/she may vary, modify, or waive the requirements of this section so that substantial justice may be done and the public interest secured.

(3)

What are the standards for approval?

a.

The administrator may approve a modification if the applicant demonstrates that there are practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships in compliance with the strict letter of this section. If these standards apply, the administrator may vary or modify the requirements of this section so that the spirit of this section shall be observed, public safety and welfare secured, and substantial justice done.

b.

The modification shall not have the effect of nullifying the intent and purpose of the requirements of this section, or of the comprehensive plan.

(4)

The modification shall be the minimum needed to provide the relief the applicant is requesting, and not conflict with the zoning regulations.

(5)

The administrator may require conditions that will, in his/her judgment, secure substantially the objectives of the standards and regulations affected.

(6)

How is a decision appealed?

Appeals of a decision by the administrator by an aggrieved party shall be taken to the appropriate planning and zoning commission or BOZA, as determined by the provisions of sections 89-68 and 89-69.

(Ord. No. JO-024-2021, § 6(Exh. F), 7-20-21; Ord. No. JO-021-2022, § 5(Exh. E), 3-22-22; Ord. No. JO-077-2022, § 6(Exh. F), 9-20-22)

⇔ Use Category (section 89-21 Use Table): Infrastructure - Waste-related - Junk yards

(a)

Applicability.

(1)

"Junkyard" means any establishment or place of business which is maintained, operated or used for storing, keeping, buying or selling junk, and the term shall include garbage dumps and sanitary fills. For purposes of this section, a "storage area" shall refer to any area where junk or dismantled automobiles are stored.

a.

"Junk" means old or scrap copper, brass, rope, rags, batteries, paper, trash, rubber debris, waste, or junked, dismantled, or wrecked automobiles, or parts thereof, iron, steel, and other old or scrap ferrous or nonferrous material.

b.

A junkyard shall not include a facility that is in operation as of the effective date of this chapter as an establishment primarily used for the retail sale of used automobile parts that are removed from the automobiles by the customer. As of the effective date of this title, any such facility shall:

i.

Drain automotive fluids and remove CFC containing refrigerants, convenience lighting mercury switches, and lead-acid batteries before vehicles are made available to customers for parts removal;

ii.

Maintain a valid National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit;

iii.

Maintain both a current Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), and a Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan;

iv.

Have a National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) reporting identification number;

v.

Comply with the reporting requirements of the NMVTIS; and

vi.

Maintain any documentation required to determine compliance with this subsection, and to make the same available for review by the appropriate designee of LCG.

c.

A junkyard shall not include a facility that is in operation as of December 7, 2015 and, as of December 7, 2015, was subject to the provisions of La. R.S. 37:1961, et seq.

(2)

This section applies to the City of Lafayette and the unincorporated parts of Lafayette Parish.

(3)

This section applies additional regulations to junkyards where they are allowed or not regulated through zoning. Nothing in this section allows a junkyard in any area or district where junkyards are not allowed.

(4)

Junkyards are not an allowed use within the City of Lafayette.

(b)

Buffer. (⇔ see section 89-36)

(1)

A minimum Class "F" buffer is required along the side and rear setbacks. No structures, storage, or internal roadway may be placed within the buffer.

(2)

A Class "F" buffer is required along a street right-of-way and includes lots with multiple frontage.

(c)

Fence.

(1)

A fence is required around all areas where junk or dismantled automobiles are stored.

(2)

The fence shall be ten feet in height, of a constructed of masonry or other durable solid material including low maintenance wood construction, and have a uniform height above grade along its entire length.

(3)

The fence shall be of uniform design and construction materials, color, and decorative pattern.

(4)

Salvage materials or junk shall not be used in the construction of fences.

(5)

The fence shall be built and maintained at a 90 degree angle from the ground and shall completely enclose the storage area.

(6)

Fences which are a threat to public health and safety shall be repaired or replaced in accordance with this subsection.

(d)

Access. All driveways from the street to 20 feet inside the fenced enclosure shall be covered by a hard surface including but not limited to concrete, asphalt, gravel, or shells.

(e)

Operation.

(1)

All junkyards shall be maintained in a manner that does not cause a public or private nuisance, offensive or noxious odors, or the breeding or harboring of rodents or insects.

(2)

Junkyards shall not operate between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.

(3)

No automobile bodies shall be compacted or reduced on the site.

(4)

Automobiles, other vehicles, other debris or materials shall not be stacked higher than the height of the fence.

(5)

No offensive materials or wastes shall be deposited upon a lot in such form or manner that they may be transferred off the lot by normal, natural causes or forces (i.e., rain, wind).

(6)

No substance which can contaminate a stream or watercourse or otherwise render the stream or watercourse undesirable as a source water supply or recreation shall be deposited upon a lot in a form or manner that allows it to be transferred off the lot by normal, natural causes or forces.

(7)

All materials or wastes which may cause fumes or dust, constitute a fire hazard, or be edible or otherwise attractive to rodents and insects shall be stored outdoors only if enclosed in containers which are adequate to eliminate such hazards.

⇔ Use Category (section 89-21 Use Table): Residential - Residences - Manufactured homes

(a)

Applicability and definitions.

(1)

This section applies to any manufactured home, and manufactured home land lease community, in the City of Lafayette (only where permitted in the applicable zoning district) or unincorporated Lafayette Parish.

(2)

The following definitions apply to this section:

(3)

Mobile or manufactured homes not in communities. Up to four manufactured homes may be placed on property without meeting the standards in this section for streets or recreation, if —

a.

Each manufactured home is located at least 30 feet from the nearest existing structure, building or other mobile home, or manufactured home, except carports, patios or storage buildings that are accessory structures, and

b.

Each space includes at least 12,000 square feet.

c.

An appeal of the requirements for spacing between mobile homes may be made to the hearing examiner subject to provisions of section 89-60 of these regulations.

d.

This subsection 89-86(a)(3) shall apply only in the unincorporated areas of Lafayette Parish.

(b)

Submittal requirements. The following minimum information shall be submitted to DPD in the form of a site plan (24 x 36 inches minimum size) for any subdivision plat application or other approval required for any community:

(1)

All existing and/or proposed physical features such as streets, unit location on each lot, watercourses easements, parking spaces, sidewalks and location of recreation areas.

(2)

The proposed setbacks for any building, unit or other structure.

(3)

The location of the community waste water treatment system.

(4)

Rendering of proposed units to be placed on any lot or space, indicating required skirting.

(5)

Rendering of required fencing around the community.

(c)

Dimensional standards.

(1)

Minimum area. Any proposed community shall be at least ten acres in area.

(2)

Density.

a.

A Community may include up to 5.5 lots or spaces per gross acre.

b.

No more than one unit is allowed per lot or space.

c.

No unit shall be located closer than 30 feet from any other unit or permanent building within the community.

(3)

Setbacks and open areas.

a.

At least 30 feet shall separate any unit and any permanent building. Covered patios, carports or individual storage buildings are not considered permanent buildings.

b.

No patio, roof, carport or storage building shall be located closer than three feet to any lot line.

c.

The minimum front setback for a unit from a public or private street is 20 feet.

d.

Coverage. Units together with accessory structures such as storage buildings and roofed-over patios or carports shall not cover more than 75 percent of a lot or space.

(d)

Common areas.

(1)

At least 1,500 square feet per unit shall be devoted to recreational facilities or open space ("common areas").

(2)

Common areas shall be provided in a central location within the community.

(3)

Common areas may include open space or landscaping that complies with article 3, community buildings, and community use facilities such as indoor recreation areas, swimming pools, parks and/or subdivision offices, and service buildings.

(4)

Drainage, detention/retention facilities, and setback areas do not count as common areas.

(e)

Streets.

(1)

Generally.

a.

Local streets providing access to any lot or space in any community shall comply with the street design standards in article 3 (⇔ section 89-44).

b.

All communities shall include safe and convenient vehicular access from abutting public or private streets to each lot or space. All streets within the community shall be paved streets.

c.

Entrance streets shall have a direct connection to a public street and shall be designed to allow free movement of traffic on the adjacent public street. The entrance street must be approved by PW.

(2)

Design. See section 89-44 for additional information.

a.

The street shall be capable of supporting anticipated traffic loading and be designed by a Registered Professional Louisiana Engineer.

b.

Surface materials are limited to concrete or asphalt. Aggregate surfaces consisting of gravel, limestone or shell are not allowed. All pavement sections shall be based on the design/construction requirements of the site-specific soil conditions.

(3)

Driveways: Paved driveways shall be provided on spaces for convenient access to living units. The minimum width is 20 feet.

(f)

Parking areas. At least two parking slots shall be provided for each space. Each space shall have an area of at least 400 square feet and 20 feet in width and depth, in addition to ay passageways and driveways on the space.

(g)

Spacing. The boundary line of any community shall be at least 300 feet from any recorded and approved residential subdivision of at least five lots.

(h)

Screening.

(1)

Each community shall be enclosed on all boundary lines with —

a.

A fence at least six feet high constructed of masonry or other durable solid material, including low maintenance wood; or

b.

A minimum Class "B" buffer (⇔ see § 89-36).

(2)

Along public or private streets abutting the community a combination of any one of the following may be provided:

a.

A six feet high fence constructed of masonry or other durable solid material, including low maintenance wood.

b.

A row of evergreen trees a minimum of eight feet tall (planted height) and a maximum of ten feet apart.

(i)

Utilities.

(1)

Water. Each community shall meet the requirements of the respective water provider and the requirements of the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals.

(2)

Sewer. Each community shall provide a community sewer treatment system in compliance with the requirements of the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals. Oxidation ponds are not allowed.

(3)

Electrical requirements. Each mobile home park/subdivision shall meet the requirements of the respective utility provider.

(j)

Skirting. Skirting shall be installed around the perimeter of each unit. Skirting shall be made of a durable solid material.

(Ord. No. O-151-2008, § 2, 8-26-08; Ord. No. JO-067-2024, 11-18-24)

⇔ Use Category (section 89-21, Use Table): Infrastructure - Transportation/Parking - Railroad right-of-way and Infrastructure - Utilities

(a)

Applicability. This section applies to the City of Lafayette and the unincorporated parish, where —

(1)

Underground pipelines carry flammable products under pressure through properties within a plat boundary, or

(2)

Properties within the plat adjoin a railroad right-of-way.

(b)

Setback. A building setback restriction must be provided adjacent to the pipeline easement or reserve strip (or the center line of the pipeline facility if no easement is defined) or railroad right-of-way line in accordance with the pipeline or railroad company's policy.

⇔ Use Category (section 89-21, Use Table): Accessory - Accessory use (generally)

⇔ Refer to chapter 26, article IX (the "Swimming Pool Regulations").

This sections applies to the City of Lafayette and the unincorporated portions of Lafayette Parish.

Pool discharge shall not be released in an uncontrolled manner. The discharge shall be connected to a publicly maintained outfall or a private drainage servitude provided the servitude permits such discharge.

(a)

No pool or any portion of the pool structure itself shall be allowed in any easement. The decking surrounding the pool may be allowed in an easement, provided that any relocation or replacement of decking necessitated by utilization of the easement by LCG, or any entity authorized to utilize said easement, shall be at the expense of the property owner.

(b)

The edge of all sides of the pool shall be set back one foot from the adjoining property line for every foot of pool depth measured at the largest depth, plus one additional foot, up to a maximum setback from any particular property line of ten feet.

(c)

No pool shall be constructed closer than 21 feet from the front property line.

(d)

No pool shall be permitted in any required sight triangle area.

(e)

Pool decking may be constructed to the property line, provided the decking is constructed in such a fashion as to so divert water inward toward the pool and/or property upon which it is located.

(f)

For good cause shown, variances from the hereinafter set forth setback provisions may be granted by the Hearing Examiner for any pool situated outside the corporate limits of the City of Lafayette and by BOZA for any pool situated within the corporate limits of the City of Lafayette.

(Ord. No. JO-004-2023, § 6(Exh. F), 2-1-23)

⇔ Use Category (section 89-21, Use Table): Industrial/Production - Warehousing, Storage and Distribution - Self-service storage facility

(a)

Applicability. This section applies to Self-Service Storage Facilities located in the City of Lafayette.

(b)

Lot size. The maximum lot size for a self-service storage facility in the "CM" or "MN" zoning district is three acres.

(c)

Height. All buildings in any self-service storage facility in a "CM" or "MN" zoning district are limited to one story.

(d)

Orientation. No doors to access individual rental units shall face adjacent "RS" or "RM" zoned property.

(e)

Buffers and screening. ⇔ See article 3, section 89-36.

(f)

Hazardous materials prohibited. The storage of hazardous materials, such as toxic or explosive substances, is prohibited.

(g)

Lighting. ⇔ See article 3, section 89-37.

⇔Use Category (section 89-21, Use Table): Accessory - Signs

Purpose: This section —

•  protects the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the City of Lafayette,

•  facilitates the creation of an attractive and harmonious community by establishing standards for the construction of signs,

•  allows free expression of ideas in a uniform manner, without regulating sign content, and

•  allows businesses to clearly identify themselves while avoiding and eliminating visual clutter.

(a)

Applicability and definitions.

(1)

This section applies only within the City of Lafayette, unless otherwise specified.

(2)

The following definitions apply to this section:

(3)

Message neutrality.

a.

This section regulates signs in a manner which is consistent with the speech freedoms of both the United States and Louisiana Constitutions and the Louisiana Revised Statutes, and is content neutral.

b.

Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, no sign is subject to any limitation based on the content of the message contained on the sign. Any sign authorized in this section may contain any non-commercial copy in lieu of any other copy.

(b)

Permit required.

(1)

A sign permit issued by DPD is required before the installation, structural alteration, structural repair, reconstruction, or refacing of a sign, except as provided below.

(2)

The following signs shall be allowed without a sign permit and shall not be included in the determination of the type, number, or area of permanent signs allowed within a zoning district, provided such signs comply with the regulations in this section, if any.

a.

Official traffic signs.

b.

Government and/or regulatory signs.

c.

Nameplate signs — Up to two signs stating address, number and/or name of occupants of the premises.

1.

Residential districts. Signs not to exceed three square feet in area.

2.

Non-residential districts. Signs not to exceed five square feet in area.

d.

Building identification sign for a group of units — One sign per building, not to exceed five square feet in area.

e.

Directional signs

1.

Area. No single directional sign shall exceed eight square feet in area.

2.

Height. Directional signs shall have a maximum height of four feet.

3.

Illumination. Directional signs shall be non-illuminated.

f.

Window signs.

1.

The total area of all temporary and permanent window signs shall be no more than 50 percent of the total window area.

g.

Tenant panel changes on an approved and permitted multi-tenant freestanding sign.

h.

Maintenance of approved signs including repainting without changing the wording, composition, size, or colors; or minor nonstructural repairs, (except electrical repairs).

i.

Temporary signs (see section 89-90 (k) Temporary Signs).

(c)

General requirements.

(1)

Building Code. The sign shall be constructed and erected in accordance with the applicable building code (⇔ see chapter 26, article III).

(2)

Unsafe sign. Whenever a sign becomes structurally unsafe or endangers the safety of a building or premises, or endangers public safety, DPD shall give written notice to the owner of the sign or the owner of the premises on which the sign is located. Upon receipt of the notice, the sign owner or property owner shall repair or restore the sign to a safe condition, or remove the sign.

(3)

Condition of sign. Signs must be maintained at all times in good working order and shall not be kept in disrepair.

(d)

Measurements.

(1)

Size. The maximum allowed sign area of a sign is calculated using the lot or building dimension (depending on the zoning district) along the street on which a freestanding sign is located, or a building or wall sign faces.

(2)

Height

a.

For freestanding signs, sign height is measured as the vertical distance from grade adjacent to the sign footing, to the top of the sign, including the support structure and any design elements.

b.

For building signs, sign height is the vertical distance from the furthest points along the top and the bottom of the sign area.

(3)

Sign area.

a.

Attached signs.

1.

The sign area for an attached on-premise sign shall be the area included within the vertical and horizontal line projection of any logos, letters or other symbols intended to be read together, composed of the total area of the message and any border, or trim.

2.

Only one side of a double-face or V-type sign structure is used to compute total sign area. A V-type sign is a double-faced sign where the interior angle formed by the display does not exceed 60 degrees.

b.

Detached signs.

1.

The sign area for a detached on-premise sign shall be the area included within vertical and horizontal line projections of the furthermost points of any logos, letters or other symbols, composed of the total area of the message, and any border, trim or surface upon which the message is displayed.

2.

One sign area will be calculated for a detached sign no matter how the message is displayed.

3.

The sign structure shall not be included in the sign area unless there is a sign displayed thereon.

(e)

Location.

(1)

Private property.

a.

Signs must be attached to or located on private property.

b.

No sign may be located in a public right-of-way or attached to a utility pole, tree or other vegetative matter, fence, highway marker or regulatory sign, or other public property.

(2)

Safety. No sign shall —

a.

Be erected so as to prevent free ingress or egress from any door, window, or fire escape; or

b.

Be attached to a standpipe or fire escape, or

c.

Create a public safety hazard.

(3)

No sign shall be located within the line of sight. (⇔ See article 3section 89-44).

(4)

Easements.

a.

Except as provided below, a sign shall not encroach on any easement or the vertical plane of an easement, or interfere with power lines or other utility systems.

b.

A sign which meets all other requirements of the zoning district in which it is located may be placed in an easement, if the specific location of the sign is agreed to by the easement's owner. Written agreement to the proposed location must be provided to DPD, in writing and in the form required by the owner of the easement, prior to the issuance of a permit for construction of the sign.

(f)

Illumination.

(1)

The illumination of a sign within 100 feet of and facing a residential zoning district shall be diffused or indirect and designed to prevent direct rays of light from shining into the adjoining residential district. A plastic face sign with interior lighting is considered a diffused or indirectly lighted sign.

(2)

Exposed lighting sources, except as provided for above, are prohibited.

(3)

Revolving, flashing or intermittent illumination is not allowed.

(4)

An external lighting device may not extend more than 72 inches from the sign it is intended to illuminate and not extend beyond any property line that the sign is located on.

(5)

Business/on-premises signs. Where digital readerboards are allowed, a message shall be displayed for a minimum of five seconds. Transition from one message to the next shall be instantaneous and shall not contain visual effects such as fading, dissolves, flashing, etc. A digital sign face shall not exceed 32 square feet in area.

(6)

Off-premises advertising signs. See regulations included in subsection (g)(gi)(Non-Conforming Signs), below.

(g)

Freestanding signs.

(1)

Multi-tenant signs. A business that advertises on a multi-tenant sign may not construct an individual freestanding sign.

(2)

Pole signs.

a.

The following applies to individual sites or integrated business centers in the "CH," "IL," and "IH" districts.

b.

A pole sign with a maximum height of 75 feet above grade is allowed on property adjacent to the right-of-way of one of the following roadways if the sign is erected within 1,000 feet of the right-of-way:

1.

Interstate Highway 10.

2.

Interstate Highway 49 north of Interstate Highway 10.

3.

U.S. Highway 90 south of its intersection with East University Avenue and Surrey Street.

(h)

Attached signs.

(1)

The sign may be painted, attached flat against the building, or may project out from the building.

(2)

A sign projection may not exceed 48 inches in "CM", "D", and "PI" and 72 inches in the "CH," "IL" and "IH" districts.

(3)

A sign projection must be over private property.

(4)

For projecting signs, an 8-foot minimum clearance from the sidewalk or public way to the lowest extremity of the sign is required. The sign may not be located closer than two feet from the curb line.

(i)

Nonconforming signs.

(1)

Applicability. This subsection applies to a sign (a "nonconforming sign") that —

a.

Legally existed prior September 25, 2007, and does not conform to this section, or

b.

Is legally established after September 25, 2007, and subsequently fails to conform to this section due to a rezoning or a change in regulations that apply to the sign.

(2)

Generally. The following provisions apply to nonconforming business/on-premises signs:

a.

A nonconforming business/on-premises sign shall not be changed in overall dimensions, or type of illumination, or altered, except to conform to this section.

b.

A nonconforming business/on-premises sign on an individual business site or an out parcel of an integrated business center may not be enlarged, reworded (other than readerboards), redesigned or altered in any way, except to conform to this section. An existing business may reword or reface the sign unless the ownership or name of the business changes. The conversion of a sign to a digital sign or readerboard shall constitute a structural change and not a refacing.

c.

Change of occupancy. When occupancy classification of an individual business site or an out parcel of an integrated business center changes, all nonconforming business/on-premises signs on the site must be modified to fully comply with this Section prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy.

d.

Destruction, damage, deterioration of sign. A nonconforming business/on-premises sign that is destroyed, damaged or deteriorated to such an extent that the cost of restoration would exceed 50 percent of the replacement cost, shall not be repaired, rebuilt or altered except to conform to this section.

e.

Damage or destruction of building. A nonconforming business/on-premises sign shall be removed if the building to which it is accessory is damaged or destroyed to the extent of 50 percent or more of the area of the principal building.

f.

Replacement. A sign replacing a nonconforming business/on-premises sign shall conform to this section, and the nonconforming sign shall no longer be displayed.

g.

A permit fee shall not be charged when a nonconforming business/on-premises sign is replaced with a conforming sign.

(3)

Off-premises advertising signs. The following provisions apply to nonconforming off-premises advertising signs:

a.

Applicability. This subsection (3) applies in the City of Lafayette and the unincorporated areas of Lafayette Parish.

b.

Generally. Nonconforming off-premises advertising signs shall not be increased in dimension, changed in configuration or type of illumination, or be altered in any way, except in accordance with this section.

c.

Destruction, damage, deterioration.

1.

A nonconforming off-premises advertising sign may be reconstructed in its existing location only if damaged by vandalism, fire, storm or other act of God or the public enemy. The reconstruction must take place within six months of the damage.

2.

If a nonconforming off-premises advertising sign is structurally altered, repaired or refaced, no increase in any dimension, sign area, the number of faces or the height of the sign from that which existed immediately prior to the occurrence of the damage is allowed.

3.

If the nonconforming off-premises advertising sign is not repaired within 6 months after the occurrence of the damage, no repair is allowed, and the sign shall be removed at the sign owner's expense.

4.

If damaged or destroyed by vandalism, fire, storm or other acts of God or other public enemy, the nonconforming off-premises advertising sign may be repaired only if the cost of repair to the structure is less than 50 percent of its replacement cost.

d.

Billboard face conversions.

1.

A billboard face may be converted to one static, intermittently changeable, digital display with the following conditions.

2.

Removal of billboard.

A.

For each digital billboard face conversion, billboards located within the jurisdiction of LCG totaling at least two times the sign area of the proposed digital billboard face being converted shall be permanently removed.

B.

If a billboard owner who proposes to convert a billboard to a digital face did not as of September 28, 2007 own sufficient billboards to meet the removal requirement in subsection A above, then one digital billboard face conversion is allowed.

C.

The digital conversion of any billboard acquired after September 28, 2007 is not allowed.

3.

Distance. The converted digital structure may be located no closer than 300 feet to a residential zoning district, single-family residence, or platted residential subdivision. Measurement is from the residential zoning district, single-family residence property or platted residential subdivision boundary to the outermost portion of each billboard.

4.

Spacing. No billboard proposed for conversion may be closer than 1,500 feet to another digital billboard. A billboard converted under subsection (i)(3)d.2.B. above is not subject to this spacing requirement. Measurement is from the outermost portion of each billboard.

5.

Message Display Intervals. Each message appearing on a digital billboard shall remain fixed for at least eight seconds, and message changes shall be instantaneous and not contain such visual effects as fading, dissolves, flashing, etc.

6.

Illumination. Display brightness shall be adjusted as ambient light levels change.

7.

Malfunction display lock. Digital billboards shall contain a default design that will freeze the display in one position if a malfunction occurs, or in the alternative, shut the digital billboard down.

8.

Emergency information. The operator of a digital billboard shall at the request of LCG or the Lafayette Emergency Communications District make every effort to display emergency messages, such as Amber Alerts, road closures and evacuation information, as a public service and at no cost to the requesting authority. The messages shall be displayed in appropriate locations and with appropriate frequency until the emergency no longer exists or the authority requests termination.

9.

Inventory required. A company that converts an existing billboard to a digital display must provide, with each permit application, a complete current inventory of its billboards located within the jurisdiction of LCG. The inventory shall include location, size and number of faces, and means of illumination.

(4)

Reversion prohibited. For nonconforming signs in the City of Lafayette and the unincorporated areas of Lafayette Parish, once changed to a conforming sign, no sign shall revert to a nonconforming sign.

(5)

Maintenance. This subsection (i) does not prevent normal maintenance, repairs, or repainting of nonconforming signs in the City of Lafayette and the unincorporated areas of Lafayette Parish.

(j)

Landmark sign. A sign existing prior to September 28, 2007, and designated as a landmark sign by the Lafayette Historic Preservation Commission, is exempt from this section. Any proposed alteration to a landmark sign, except to bring it into compliance with this section, must be approved by the Lafayette Historic Preservation Commission. In order to retain its landmark sign designation, the sign must be maintained in good repair.

(k)

Temporary sign.

(1)

Size.

A.

On a particular lot in the "RS" or "RM" districts, temporary signs may be erected provided that the total square footage of all such temporary signs, does not exceed 12 square feet in area.

B.

On a particular lot in a district other than "RS" or "RM," temporary signs may be erected provided that the total square footage of all such temporary signs, does not exceed 32 square feet in area.

(2)

Number.

a.

On a particular lot in the "RS" or "RM" districts, no more than two temporary signs are allowed.

b.

On a particular lot in a district other than "RS" or "RM", no more than four temporary signs are allowed.

(3)

Temporary signs advertising a one-time event shall not be erected more than 90 days prior to the initiation of the one-time event and shall be removed within ten days following the termination of the one-time event. All other temporary signs shall not be displayed for more than 90 days. No lot shall display temporary signs more than twice a year.

(4)

Temporary signs shall not be illuminated.

(5)

Temporary signs shall not advertise off-premises commercial activity.

(6)

Except where specifically in conflict with this subsection (k), all regulations set forth in section 89-90 shall apply to temporary signs.

(l)

Abandoned sign. An abandoned sign shall be removed by its owner or persons otherwise responsible within 30 days from the time that: (i) The sign no longer identifies a bona fide business, service, owner, product, activity, or event; or (ii) the sign structure no longer supports the sign for which it was designed.

(m)

Prohibited signs. The following signs are prohibited:

(1)

Signs installed or erected without a sign permit, where a sign permit is required.

(2)

Off-premises advertising signs, except as allowed for integrated business centers.

(3)

Signs affixed to any public property or signs extending into, or placed within, the public right-of-way, without a valid right-of-way permit approved and issued by LCG, in the City of Lafayette and the unincorporated areas of Lafayette Parish.

(4)

Mobile billboards or portable trailer signs.

(5)

Signs with lasers or lights that blink, flash, revolve, or strobe, including animation or video.

(6)

Signs that contain mirror-like surfaces.

(7)

Signs that emit smoke, vapor, particles, sound, or odor.

(8)

Wind or fan blown signs.

(9)

Snipe signs.

(10)

On-site signs placed on off-site signs.

(11)

Off-premises advertising signs in the unincorporated areas of Lafayette Parish.

(n)

Signs in "RS," "RM" or "A" zoning districts. In residential zoning districts, readerboards are prohibited and only the following signs are allowed:

(1)

The following regulations apply to individual lots or spaces for the following uses: single-family detached dwellings, cottage courts, two-family (duplex) dwellings, zero lot line homes, or manufactured homes:

a.

One sign is allowed, not to exceed two square feet in sign area.

b.

Non-illuminated temporary signs are allowed in addition to subsection a (see subsection (k) above).

(2)

The following regulations apply to any single-family residential development, multi-family, apartment house, apartment hotel, townhouse/ROW house, group living, or non-residential use allowed in an "RS", "RM" or "A" district:

a.

Freestanding sign. One freestanding sign is allowed per street frontage. It may be illuminated, but not flashing.

1.

Height and type. The sign shall not exceed ten feet in height and must be a monument sign.

2.

Size. The sign area of the sign shall not exceed 50 square feet.

b.

Wall sign. Each building may include no more than one wall sign. The sign area of the sign shall not exceed 32 square feet.

(3)

For a subdivision or development, one on-premises directional sign, not to exceed eight square feet in sign area and four feet in height, is allowed for each entrance and each exit onto or from a public or private street.

(4)

One sign per building, not to exceed five square feet in sign area, for a group of dwelling units.

(5)

Setback. Each sign shall be setback at least one foot from each property line and not in a utility easement unless approved from section 89-38(e).

(o)

Signs in "MN" zoning districts. Signs are allowed subject to the following regulations:

(1)

Illuminated signs are prohibited.

(2)

A readerboard is prohibited.

(3)

Individual business site, or out parcel of integrated business center:

a.

Freestanding sign. Each lot may have one freestanding sign per street frontage.

1.

Height and type. The sign shall not exceed four feet in height and must be a pylon or monument sign.

2.

Size. The sign shall not exceed twenty square feet in sign area.

3.

Setback. The sign shall be set back a minimum of one foot from each property line and not in a utility easement unless permitted in section 89-38 and/or approved pursuant to section 89-90(e)(4)(b).

b.

Building or wall sign. Each building may include one building or wall sign per street frontage. The sign area of the sign shall not exceed eight square feet in area.

(4)

Integrated business center.

a.

Freestanding sign. Each lot may have one freestanding sign per street front.

1.

Height and type. The sign shall not exceed six feet in height and must be a pylon or monument sign.

2.

Size. The sign shall not exceed 32 square feet in sign area.

3.

Setback. The sign shall be set back a minimum of one foot from each property line and not in a utility easement unless permitted in section 89-38 and/or approved pursuant to section 89-90(e)(4)(b).

b.

Building or wall sign. In addition to the freestanding sign above, each business or use within the integrated business center may be identified by one sign per entrance subject to the following:

1.

Size. The sign area of the sign shall not exceed one square foot of lease space facade.

(p)

Signs in "CM" and "MX" zoning districts. Signs are allowed subject to the following regulations:

(1)

All signs permitted in the "RS," "RM" and "A" zoning districts are allowed, a readerboard is allowed. The readerboard may not exceed 32 square feet in area.

(2)

Illuminated signs are allowed.

(3)

Individual business site or out parcel of integrated business center:

a.

Freestanding sign. One freestanding business sign is allowed per street frontage on an individual business site or an out parcel of an integrated business center.

1.

Height and type. The sign shall not exceed ten feet in height and shall be a pylon or monument sign.

2.

Size. The sign area of the sign shall not exceed one square foot for each linear foot of lot frontage of the business site. The maximum allowed sign area of the sign shall be calculated using the lot dimension along the street on which the sign is located.

3.

Setback. The sign shall be set back a minimum of one foot from each property line and not in a utility easement unless permitted in section 89-38(e) and/or approved pursuant to section 89-90(e)(4)(b).

b.

Building, wall or projecting sign. In addition to the freestanding sign above, an individual business site or out parcel of an integrated business center may be identified by an attached sign(s).

1.

Size. The maximum allowable sign area of the sign(s) shall not exceed one square foot per each linear foot of building frontage for street facing signs. The maximum allowable sign area of the sign shall not exceed one square foot per each linear foot of building frontage for interior lot facing signs.

2.

Installation. The sign(s) may be painted on or attached flat against the building, or may project out from the building, but such projection may not exceed 48 inches and must be over private property. In the case of projecting signs, an eight-foot minimum clearance from the sidewalk or public way to the lowest extremity of the sign is required. In no event may the sign be located closer than two feet to the curb line.

(4)

Integrated business center:

a.

Freestanding sign. One freestanding business sign is allowed per street frontage of an integrated business center. A business that advertises on a multi-tenant sign may not construct an individual freestanding sign. The type of sign allowed depends on its height and setback from the right-of-way. Only one of the following two options may be used.

1.

Option 1.

A.

Height and type. The sign shall not exceed 20 feet in height and shall be a pylon or monument sign.

B.

Setback. The sign shall be setback a minimum of 15 feet from each property line along a public or private street, and a minimum of one foot from each other property line.

2.

Option 2.

A.

Height and type. The sign shall not exceed ten feet in height and shall be a pylon or monument sign.

B.

Setback. The sign shall be set back a minimum of one foot from each property line and not in a utility easement unless permitted in section 89-38(e) and/or approved pursuant to section 89-90(e)(4)(b).

b.

Building, wall or projecting sign. In addition to the freestanding sign above, each business or use within the integrated business center may be identified by one wall or projecting sign per entrance subject to the following:

1.

Size. The maximum allowable sign area of the sign shall not exceed one square foot per each linear foot of building frontage for street facing signs. The maximum allowable sign area of the sign shall not exceed one square foot per each linear foot of building frontage for interior lot facing signs.

2.

Installation. The sign may be painted on or attached flat against the building, or may project out from the building, but such projection may not exceed 48 inches and must be over private property. In the case of projecting signs, an eight-foot minimum clearance from the sidewalk or public way to the lowest extremity of the sign is required. In no event may the sign be located closer than two feet to the curb line.

(q)

Signs in "CH" zoning districts. Signs are allowed subject to the following regulations:

(1)

All signs permitted in the "CM" zoning district are allowed. A readerboard is allowed. The readerboard may not exceed 32 square feet in area.

(2)

Illuminated signs are allowed.

(3)

Size. The total sign area of all business signs on a building shall not exceed the sum of two square feet for each linear foot of building frontage. The maximum allowed sign area of a sign shall be calculated using the building dimension along the street on which the building faces. The sign area of a freestanding sign shall not exceed one square foot for each linear foot of lot frontage of the business site. The maximum allowed sign area of the sign shall be calculated using the lot dimension along the street on which the sign is located.

(4)

Individual business site or out parcel of an integrated business center:

a.

Freestanding sign. One freestanding business sign is allowed per street frontage on an individual business site, or an out parcel of an integrated business center:

1.

Height and type. The sign shall not exceed 14 feet in height and must be a pylon or monument sign. A pole sign with a maximum height of 75 feet above grade is allowed on property adjacent to the right-of-way of one of the following roadways if the sign is erected within 100 feet of the right-of-way:

A.

Interstate Highway 10;

B.

Interstate Highway 49 north of Interstate Highway 10;

C.

U.S. Highway 90 south of its intersection with East University Avenue and Surrey Street.

b.

Setback. The sign shall be setback a minimum of 1 foot from each property line.

c.

Building, wall or projecting sign. The sign, or signs, may be painted on or attached flat against the building, or may project out from the building, but such projection may not exceed 72 inches and must be over private property. In the case of projecting signs, an eight-foot minimum clearance from the sidewalk or public way to the lowest extremity of the sign is required. In no event may the sign be located closer than two feet from the curb line. A building sign may face the rear or side property line without street frontage.

(5)

Integrated business center.

a.

Freestanding sign. One freestanding business sign is allowed per street frontage of an integrated business center. A business that advertises on a multi-tenant sign may not construct an individual freestanding sign. The type of sign allowed depends on its height and setback from the right-of-way. Only one of the following two options may be used.

1.

Option 1.

A.

Height and type. The sign shall not exceed 45 feet in height and may be a pylon or monument or pole sign. A pole sign with a maximum height of 75 feet above grade is allowed on property adjacent to the right-of-way of one of the following roadways if the sign is erected within 100 feet of the right-of-way:

i.

Interstate Highway 10;

ii.

Interstate Highway 49 north of Interstate Highway 10;

iii.

U.S. Highway 90 south of its intersection with East University Avenue and Surrey Street.

B.

Setback. The sign shall be setback a minimum of 20 feet from each property line along a public or private street, and a minimum of one foot from each other property line.

2.

Option 2.

A.

Height and type. The sign shall not exceed 14 feet in height and must be a pylon or monument sign.

B.

Setback. The sign shall be set back a minimum of one foot from each property line and not in a utility easement unless permitted in section 89-38(e) and/or approved pursuant to section 89-90(e)(4)(b).

b.

Building, wall or projecting sign. The sign, or signs, may be painted on or attached flat against the building, or may project out from the building but such projection may not exceed 72 inches and must be over private property. In the case of projecting signs, an 8-foot minimum clearance from the sidewalk or public way to the lowest extremity of the sign is required. The sign shall not be located closer than two feet to the curb line. A building sign may face the rear or side property line without street frontage.

(r)

Signs in "D", "PI-L" and "PI-H" zoning district. Signs are allowed subject to the following regulations:

(1)

All signs permitted in the "RS," "RM" and "A" zoning districts are allowed. A readerboard is allowed. The readerboard may not exceed 32 square feet in area.

(2)

Illuminated signs are allowed.

(3)

Size. The total sign area of all signs on a lot shall not exceed the sum of three square feet for each linear foot of building width. The maximum allowed sign area of a sign is calculated using the building dimension along the street on which the sign is located or faces.

(4)

Individual business site or out parcel of integrated business center:

a.

Freestanding sign. One freestanding business sign is allowed per street frontage on an individual business site or an out parcel of an integrated business center.

1.

Height and type. The sign shall not exceed 14 feet in height and shall be a monument sign.

2.

Setback. The sign shall be set back a minimum of one foot from each property line.

b.

Building, wall or projecting sign. An individual business site or an out parcel of an integrated business center may include one building or wall sign and one projecting sign per street frontage. The sign, or signs, may be painted on or attached flat against the building, or may project out from the building but such projection may not exceed 48 inches and may be over public or private property. In the case of projecting signs, an 8-foot minimum clearance from the sidewalk or public way to the lowest extremity of the sign is required. The sign shall not be located closer than two feet from the curb line.

(5)

Integrated business center.

a.

Freestanding sign. One freestanding sign is allowed per street frontage of an integrated business center. A business that advertises on a multi-tenant sign may not construct an individual freestanding sign. The type of sign allowed depends on its height and setback from the right-of-way. Only one of the following two options may be used.

1.

Option 1.

A.

Height and type. The sign shall not exceed 20 feet in height and shall be a monument sign.

B.

Setback. The sign shall be set back a minimum of 15 feet from each property line along a public or private street, and a minimum of one foot from each other property line.

2.

Option 2.

A.

Height and type. The sign shall not exceed 14 feet in height and shall be a monument sign.

B.

Setback. The sign shall be set back a minimum of one foot from each property line.

b.

Building, wall or projecting sign. Each business or use within the integrated business center may be identified by one building or wall sign and one projecting sign per street frontage. The sign, or signs, may be painted on or attached flat against the building, or may project out from the building, but the projection may not exceed 48 inches and may be over public or private property. In the case of projecting signs, an 8-foot minimum clearance from the sidewalk or public way to the lowest extremity of the sign is required. In no event may the sign be located closer than two feet from the curb line.

(s)

Signs in "IL" and "IH" zoning districts. Signs are allowed subject to the following regulations:

(1)

All signs permitted in the "A," "RS" and "RM" zoning districts are allowed. A readerboard is allowed. The readerboard may not exceed 32 square feet in area.

(2)

Size. The total sign area of all signs on a lot shall not exceed three square feet for each linear foot of lot frontage. The maximum allowed sign area of a sign is calculated using the lot dimension along the street on which the sign is located or faces.

(3)

Individual business site. Not part of an integrated business center.

a.

Freestanding sign. One freestanding sign is allowed per street frontage on an individual business site.

b.

Height and type. The sign shall not exceed 14 feet in height and must be a pylon or monument sign. A pole sign with a maximum height of 75 feet above grade is allowed on property adjacent to the right-of-way of one of the following roadways if the sign is erected within 100 feet of the right-of-way:

1.

Interstate Highway 10;

2.

Interstate Highway 49 north of Interstate Highway 10;

3.

U.S. Highway 90 south of its intersection with East University Avenue and Surrey Street.

c.

Setback. The sign shall be located a minimum of one foot from each property line and not in a utility easement unless permitted in section 89-38(e) and/or approved pursuant to section 89-90(e)(4)(b).

d.

Building, wall or projecting sign. The sign, or signs, may be painted on or attached flat against the building, or may project out from the building, but the projection may not exceed 72 inches and must be over private property. In the case of projecting signs, an 8-foot minimum clearance from the sidewalk or public way to the lowest extremity of the sign is required. The sign shall not be located closer than two feet from the curb line. A building sign may face the rear or side property line without street frontage as long as it does not exceed 32 square feet.

(4)

Out parcel of integrated business center.

a.

Freestanding sign. One freestanding sign is allowed per street frontage on an out parcel of an integrated business center.

b.

Height and type. The sign shall not exceed 14 feet in height and must be a pylon or monument sign. A pole sign with a maximum height of 75 feet above grade is allowed on property adjacent to the right-of-way of one of the following roadways if he sign is erected within 100 feet of the right-of-way:

1.

Interstate Highway 10;

2.

Interstate Highway 49 north of Interstate Highway 10;

3.

U.S. Highway 90 south of its intersection with East University Avenue and Surrey Street.

c.

Setback. The sign may be located within 1 foot of the property line and not in a utility easement unless permitted in section 89-38(e) and/or approved pursuant to section 89-90(e)(4)(b).

d.

Building, wall or projecting sign. The sign, or signs, may be painted on or attached flat against the building, or may project out from the building, but such projection may not exceed 72 inches and must be over private property. In the case of projecting signs, an eight-foot minimum clearance from the sidewalk or public way to the lowest extremity of the sign is required. In no event may the sign be located closer than two feet from the curb line. A building sign may face the rear or side property line without street frontage as long as it does not exceed 32 square feet.

(5)

Integrated business center.

a.

Freestanding sign. One freestanding business sign is allowed per street frontage of an integrated business center. A business that advertises on a multi-tenant sign may not construct an individual freestanding sign. The type of sign allowed depends on its height and setback from the right-of-way. Only one of the following two options may be used.

1.

Option 1.

A.

Height and type. The sign shall not exceed 45 feet in height and may be a pylon, monument or pole sign. A pole sign with a maximum height of 75 feet above grade is allowed on property adjacent to the right-of-way of one of the following roadways provided that such sign is erected within 100 feet of said right-of-way:

i.

Interstate Highway 10;

ii.

Interstate Highway 49 north of Interstate Highway 10;

iii.

U.S. Highway 90 south of its intersection with East University Avenue and Surrey Street.

B.

Setback. The sign shall be setback a minimum of 20 feet from each property line along a public or private street, and a minimum of one foot from each other property line and not in a utility easement unless permitted in section 89-38(e) and/or approved pursuant to section 89-90(e)(4)(b).

2.

Option 2.

A.

Height and type. The sign shall not exceed 14 feet in height and must be a pylon or monument sign.

B.

Setback. The sign shall be set back a minimum of one foot from each property line.

b.

Building, wall or projecting sign. The sign, or signs, may be painted on or attached flat against the building, or may project out from the building but the projection may not exceed 72 inches and must be over private property. In the case of projecting signs, an 8-foot minimum clearance from the sidewalk or public way to the lowest extremity of the sign is required. The sign shall not be located closer than two feet from the curb line. A building sign may face the rear or side property line without street frontage as long as it does not exceed 32 square feet.

(t)

Signs in "PD" zoning districts. Sign standards for a PD are designated in the ordinance approving the PD.

(u)

Legal presumption for certain violations. Specifically with regard to the adjudication of violations of 89-90(e)(1)b, 89-90(k)(5), and 89-90(m)(2),(3), and/or (11), for signs that in any manner contain the name, address, other identifiable contact information of a person or entity, or other such information (written, graphic, or otherwise) that reasonably identifies a person or entity, there shall be a legal presumption that such person or entity has violated one or more of the provisions referenced in this sub-section (u).

(Ord. No. O-221-2008, § 2, 11-25-08; Ord. No. O-040-2010, § 2, 3-30-10; Ord. No. O-252-2010, §§ 2—4, 11-23-10; Ord. No. JO-021-2022, § 5(Exh. E), 3-22-22; Ord. No. JO-077-2022, § 6(Exh. F), 9-20-22; Ord. No. JO-004-2023, § 6(Exh. F), 2-1-23; Ord. No. JO-049-2023, § 5(Exh. D), 8-8-23; Ord. No. JO-067-2024, 11-18-24)

⇔ Use Category (section 89-21, Use Table): Infrastructure - Waste-related - Solid waste

(a)

Applicability.

(1)

This section applies to the City of Lafayette and the unincorporated portions of Lafayette Parish.

(2)

This section applies additional regulations to Solid Waste Facilities where they are allowed or not regulated through zoning. Nothing in this section allows a Solid Waste Facility in any area or district where it is not allowed.

(3)

This applies to the following activities, as defined below:

(b)

Separation distances.

(1)

Owners and developers of the activities listed below are prohibited from constructing and operating their developments within the following distances from a school, approved residential development and/or residence.

(2)

The distance is measured from property line to property line.

Table 89-91-1 Solid Waste Separation Distances

(c)

Fences. The developer must provide a sightproof eight-foot-tall fence at the inside perimeter of the required buffer.

(d)

Waste tire disposal. Any disposal facility which contains more than 150 waste tires shall, in addition to the buffer and separation distance required by this section, establish an area within the separation distance of 100 feet, with no trees and including access roads. This area shall include with no flammable substance and shall completely surround the disposal facility.

(Ord. No. O-59-93 (Par.), § 3, 10-21-93; Ord. No. O-102-94 (Par.), § 2, 12-1-94; Ord. No. JO-077-2022, § 6(Exh. F), 9-20-22)

⇔ Use Category (section 89-21, Use Table): Miscellaneous

(a)

Applicability.

(1)

This section applies to certain temporary uses or activities in the City of Lafayette.

(2)

This section does not apply to the special events, outdoor dining, or outdoor merchandise activities that are regulated separately by LCG (⇔ LCG Code § 6-37 (special event permits), 82-677(a)(4) (circuses, concerts, carnivals and special events); Chapter 78, Art. VII (Pushcarts, Outdoor Dining and Outdoor Merchandise Display)).

(b)

Temporary sales activities.

(1)

Approval. The Administrator may approve the following temporary sales activities in any "A" (Agricultural),, "MN" (Neighborhood Mixed Use), "MX" (Mixed-Use Center), "D" (Downtown), "CM" (Commercial Mixed), "CH" (Commercial Heavy), "PI-L" (Public/Institution-Light), "PI-H" (Public/Institution-Heavy), "IL" (Industrial Light) or "IH" (Heavy Industrial) district:

a.

Christmas tree sales.

b.

Seasonal sale of farm produce.

c.

Seasonal sale of landscape plantings, materials, and lawn and garden supplies (as accessory sales to a business with other commercial activities).

(2)

The operator of the temporary sales activity shall submit an application containing:

a.

A description of the land proposed to be used.

b.

A site plan showing setbacks, property lines and adjoining structures and the proposed location of the temporary sales and event.

c.

A description of the proposed use.

d.

Hours of operation.

e.

Estimates of accumulated automobiles and persons per hour.

f.

Proposed sanitary facilities.

g.

Proposed parking facilities.

(3)

Standards.

a.

Hours. The temporary sales activity shall not be operated after 12:00 midnight and before 8:00 a.m.

b.

Setback from residential districts. The temporary sales activity shall not be located closer than 100 feet from property zoned "RS" or "RM".

c.

Public right-of-way.

1.

The outdoor sale shall not obstruct any public right-of-way or utility easement, or reduce the clear width of any sidewalk to less than four feet.

d.

Sanitation. The proposed site shall contain at least one temporary restroom facility per 100 estimated people in attendance per hour. However, no sanitation facilities are required for Christmas tree sales lots or seasonal sale of farm produce. This section does not supersede, and is subordinate to, any requirements of the State Sanitary Code.

(4)

Term of permit. The maximum length of a temporary sales activity is provided below. The owner or operator may extend this time period by applying for a conditional use permit (see article 4).

(c)

Temporary construction yard.

(1)

Applicability. This subsection applies to any temporary construction yard. A "temporary construction yard" is a temporary area used to store construction materials, supplies, equipment, tools, stock piling and recycling of useable construction materials and other permitted items, including temporary storage containers, construction trailers and temporary office trailers and located on the same lot with building activity.

(2)

Establishment. Proposed construction yards shall be associated with a specific project with an approved building permit issued for grading, construction, remodel and/or demolition.

(3)

Supervision. Construction yards shall be supervised by a contractor, who shall enforce compliance with these standards. The contractor is responsible for compliance of the construction yard with all applicable codes. The contractor shall designate to the Administrator a project contact person responsible/authorized to correct problems regarding the project on a 24-hour/7-days a week basis. This shall occur prior to issuance of a grading permit for the project.

(4)

Removal. Construction yards shall be removed prior to a final inspection of the last building in a non-residential project and for the last structure in a residential project or final approval for the project.

(5)

Access. The contractor shall provide curb cuts for all egress / ingress areas onto a paved street.

(6)

Surfacing. To prevent mud / dirt from transferring from trucks, vehicles and equipment onto the paved street, the contractor shall install pavement or a surface treatment at all egress / ingress points from the yard at least 50 feet to the street access.

(7)

Alternative off-site location. For a project site with physical constraints, the administrator may approve an alternative off site property for a construction yard. The contractor shall reclaim the alternative off site property to its original condition prior to final inspection/issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the associated project. Site reclamation may include site clean-up and/or revegetation with temporary irrigation. Bonding may also be required to verify revegetation within three years.

(d)

Temporary offices at construction sites.

(1)

Temporary offices for construction may be used on the site of a construction project, if they are removed upon completion of the project.

(2)

In the "RS" district, any temporary offices may only be located in a model home and must cease upon the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for —

a.

The last residential dwelling unit for the subdivision or project, or

b.

In the case of a subdivision or project for which approval has been given for phased development, for the last dwelling unit for that phase.

(3)

Temporary construction trailers may be used for temporary construction offices, but only until a model home is completed. These trailers shall only be used by the contractor and subcontractors, and shall not be used as a real estate sales trailer. All trailers shall be removed when the model home is completed and ready for use.

(e)

Portable storage containers. Portable storage containers for temporary on-site storage shall comply with the following:

(1)

Up to two portable storage containers may be located in the "RS" or "RM" districts, if the container is placed on the drive or personal parking area and does not obstruct any public right-of-way or interfere with any vehicular or pedestrian circulation.

(2)

Portable storage containers shall not be used as permanent accessory structures in any residential district.

(3)

Portable storage containers are allowed for up to 60 days in a calendar year and on no more than two separate occurrences. The Administrator may grant additional time if needed to avoid hardship, and if the applicant has no other alternative for storage.

(f)

Garage or yard sales. A garage or yard sale in a residential district is permitted subject to the following conditions:

(1)

The sale may not exceed 72 hours and may not occur in the same location more than twice in any 6-month period.

(2)

The sale or advertisement for the sale shall not occupy any public property or right-of-way or obstruct the passage of pedestrians or vehicles on any public sidewalk or street.

(g)

Dumpsters. Dumpsters for temporary on-site garbage on a single-family detached lot shall comply with the following:

(1)

Up to one portable dumpster may be located on a single-family detached lot if the container is placed on the drive or personal parking area and does not obstruct any public right-of-way or interfere with any vehicular or pedestrian circulation.

(2)

Portable dumpsters are allowed for up to 60 days in a calendar year or up to six months in a calendar year for any project that has an active building permit. The administrator may grant additional time if needed to avoid hardship.

(Ord. No. JO-021-2022, § 5(Exh. E), 3-22-22)

Editor's note— Ord. No. JO-004-2023, § 6(Exh. F), adopted February 1, 2023; Ord. No. JO-049-2023, § 5(Exh. D), adopted August 8, 2023, repealed § 89-93, which pertained to truck stop and derived from the original source code.

⇔ Use Category (section 89-21, Use Table): Infrastructure - Communications facilities

(a)

Applicability. This section applies to the City of Lafayette.

(b)

This ordinance governs only communication antennae located on lands used residentially and does not impose any regulations on commercially used antennae.

(c)

This ordinance shall not apply to those communication antennae in place or operational on or before December 7, 2015. Any subsequent relocation of the communication antennae or support(s) shall be in compliance with this chapter. Additions or reductions in the height of communication antennae shall not be governed by this chapter.

(1)

A communication antenna may be located in the front yard on presentation of an affidavit that, in order to utilize the communication antenna correctly, its geographical location must be in the front yard; or, upon presentation of an affidavit that the cost of locating the communication antenna in the side or rear yard, because of geographical considerations, would exceed ten percent of the cost of the communication antenna.

(2)

Communication antennae shall be allowed in the rear and side yards provided the construction is no closer than the front sill of the main dwelling to the front lot line. No portion of any antennae (excluding wires, cables, etc. necessary for support, which may be located to the rear and side property lines) shall be located closer than three feet to any lot line. Guy wires and anchors may be located in front yards.

(3)

In addition, on corner lots, no communication antennae shall be located closer than ten feet to the side street property line. No construction shall be allowed in the 30-foot sight triangle of a street intersection.

⇔ Use Category (section 89-21, Use Table): Commercial/Mixed Use - Retail

(a)

This section applies to any nursery/horticulture/farm supply use in the City of Lafayette.

(b)

A conditional use may be granted in the RS District for retail nurseries, horticulture sales and farm supply sales, provided that:

(1)

The use covers an area no greater than 2,000 square feet;

(2)

All structures and uses which are part of the conditional use including parking, driveways, storage, and areas open to retail customers, shall be at least 50 feet from lot lines, unless it is determined that a lesser setback is more appropriate and will not adversely affect neighboring properties due to visual impact, activity, noise, dust, fumes, or other cause.

(3)

The location and design of the operation shall be such that the use will not be a nuisance to neighboring properties due to noise, dust or fumes.

(4)

Buildings used for sales, storage or offices will be screened or compatible in scale and character with other residential or agricultural structures in the vicinity. If new structures or additions to structures are proposed, architectural elevations or renderings must be submitted with the petition.

(5)

Adequate landscaping shall be provided to screen parking, storage, display and other activity areas related to the conditional use from residential properties.

(6)

Only products grown on the premises may be sold on site.

⇔ Use Category (section 89-21, Use Table): Infrastructure—Utilities

(a)

Applicability. This section applies to any "Utility, Major" use in the City of Lafayette.

(b)

Buffer ↔ Buffer Specifications (section 89-36 Types of Buffer Required)

(1)

When a "Utility, Major" use adjoins or is adjacent to a RS or RM zoning district, the following must be provided:

a.

A 50 foot buffer; and

b.

Planting units and/or plant types required for an E or N buffer yard type.

(2)

When a "Utility, Major" use adjoins or is adjacent to a MN, MX, CM, CH, PD or PI zoning district, a D buffer yard type must be provided.

⇔ Use Category (§ 89-21 Use Table): Commercial/Mixed Use — Food & Beverage Sales/Service:

(a)

This section shall apply to any Bar/Lounge Use in the City of Lafayette, unless otherwise specified.

(b)

In addition to the conditions set forth in section 89-54, any conditional use permit granted in the "D" zoning district for a Bar/Lounge use shall conform to the following requirements:

(1)

An applicant for a Conditional Use Permit for a Bar/Lounge use in the "D" zoning district shall include the following information on his application:

a.

Hours of operation for the Bar/Lounge;

b.

Estimated capacity of the Bar/Lounge, together with a floor plan showing the total square footage of the Bar/Lounge, the total square footage of the area accessible to customers and the public generally, the estimated number of seats for customers, and the location of customer seating and assembly areas;

c.

A plan for parking; and

(2)

If the alcoholic beverage permit issued to any person operating a bar/lounge in the "D" zoning district should be revoked, then, ipso facto, the conditional use permit shall also be revoked, and no bar/lounge use shall be operated out of the property unless and until reapplication is made for a conditional use permit and the same is reissued by the city council.

(3)

Any person operating a bar/lounge in the "D" zoning district under a conditional use permit shall reapply for such permit whenever such person is required to: (i) return its Alcoholic Beverage Permit pursuant to section 6-42 of the City-Parish Code of Ordinances (the "Code"); or (ii) obtain the approval of the director (as defined in section 6-1 of the Code) pursuant to section 6-43 of the Code. Notwithstanding the foregoing, when reapplication is required pursuant to subsection (i) of the preceding sentence, the conditional use permit shall remain valid pending a final decision by the city council respecting the reapplication; provided, however, that the failure to reapply for a conditional use permit within 30 days of the event triggering such reapplication requirement shall result in the immediate revocation of such conditional use permit.

(4)

The following shall result in the automatic revocation of a conditional use permit for a bar/lounge use in the "D" zoning district: (i) the revocation of an alcoholic beverage permit pursuant to chapter 6, "Alcoholic Beverages," of the Code; or (ii) any two "major" violations of chapter 34, title IV, "Noise Control," of the Code (as defined therein) in a six month period.

(5)

As used in this subsection (b), the term "Alcoholic Beverage Permit" shall have the same meaning as the term "permit," as defined in section 6-1 of the Code.

(c)

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in section 89-54(g)(2), which prohibits subsequent applications for a conditional use permit requesting or proposing the same use for the same property within a period of two calendar years from the date of the final legal action on the application or the expiration of the 90 day period set forth in section 89-54(g)(1)(b), the city planning and zoning commission or the city council may, following denial of an application for a conditional use permit to operate a bar/lounge within the "D" zoning district, provide that the said two year delay shall not apply to future applications, provided that the applicant fulfills certain conditions as specified in writing by the city planning and zoning commission or the city council. Unless the city planning and zoning commission or the city council expressly states in writing that the two year delay shall not apply, an application for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a Bar/Lounge within the "D" zoning district shall be subject to the restrictions set forth in section 89-54(g)(2). If the city council takes action on the application, then any decision by the city council as to whether the two year delay applies or does not apply shall control, notwithstanding any action relative to the same undertaken by the city planning and zoning commission.

(Ord. No. JO-077-2022, § 6(Exh. F), 9-20-22)

⇔ Use Category (§ 89-21 Use Table): Public/Civic/Institutional — Banquet, reception or event hall:

(a)

Applicability. This section applies to the City of Lafayette and the unincorporated portions of Lafayette Parish.

(b)

Generally.

(1)

It is hereby prohibited for banquet, reception and event halls to operate between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. Monday through Sunday.

(2)

No owner, including its lessee(s), agents, representatives, contractors and/or employees, of a banquet, reception or event hall shall charge or permit to be charged a fee for admission. This prohibition includes ticketed events, but does not include contributions to bona fide charitable organizations or political committees and affiliated organizations in exchange for attendance.

(3)

Banquet, reception and event halls are subject to all applicable requirements of this chapter and shall meet or exceed existing requirements in articles 2 and 3.

(4)

The administrator shall have the right to impose a fine, suspend and/or revoke any certificate of occupancy issued pursuant to this chapter for violations of this chapter or any part of the LCG Code of Ordinances.

(c)

Where permitted. Banquet, reception and event halls are allowed in the "MX," "D," "CM," "CH," "PI-L," "PI-H," and "IL" districts in accordance with this section and use category (§ 89-21 Use Table).

(Ord. No. JO-024-2021, § 6(Exh. F), 7-20-21; Ord. No. JO-021-2022, § 5(Exh. E), 3-22-22)

⇔ Use Category (§ 89-21 Use Table): Commercial/Mixed Use — Mobile Food Establishment Park:

(a)

Applicability. This section applies to any mobile food establishment park in the City of Lafayette and the unincorporated areas of Lafayette Parish, unless otherwise specified.

(b)

Generally.

(1)

All mobile food establishment parks shall comply with all requirements of the LDC, as well as all other applicable federal, state and local statutes, ordinances, codes, rules and regulations, including but not limited to all applicable regulations of Title 51 "Public Health - Sanitary Code: of the Louisiana Administrative Code, and all applicable regulations of the Louisiana Department of Health, including any amendments thereto.

(2)

Mobile food establishments parks shall only be occupied by mobile food establishments holding a valid and current LCG permit.

(3)

"Permittee" means an operator that holds a current and valid certificate of occupancy issued pursuant to this section.

(c)

Approval requirements.

(1)

A detailed site plan shall be required for the approval of any mobile food establishment park, which must show the location of, and detail, the following required items in addition to the requirements for commercial building permits listed in § 89-301(c):

a.

Each mobile food establishment space as defined below ("MFE Space"), with the required separation distances between each as outlined herein:

b.

Restrooms:

c.

On-site parking areas, where applicable;

d.

ADA access to parking, vendors and restrooms;

e.

On-site lighting;

f.

Dumpsters and service vehicle access for waste removal; and

g.

Access for mobile food establishments; ingress and egress.

(2)

In addition, the detailed site plan shall also show the location of, and detail, the following optional items if they are part of the mobile food establishment park;

a.

Areas that are designated for permissible activities other than mobile food establishments;

b.

Any utility connections provided to the mobile food establishments; and

c.

Designated customer seating areas.

(d)

Standards.

(1)

General.

a.

All mobile food establishment parks shall have a minimum of two MFE spaces and no more than a maximum of ten MFE spaces.

b.

Each MFE space shall be hard surfaced (asphalt or concrete) and of sufficient size to accommodate, within its borders, the entire length of the mobile food establishment.

c.

To the extent permittee elects to provide electrical services to the mobile food establishments, said electrical services shall be provided at the MFE space through permanent on-site connections with individual electric service outlets and connection boxes as approved by the utility provider and local codes.

d.

Drive-through services are strictly prohibited within a mobile food establishment park.

e.

A mobile food establishment park must have a designated manager that is responsible for the orderly organization of mobile food establishments, the cleanliness of the mobile food establishment park and the compliance with all rules and regulations. The designated manager must be physically present at the mobile food establishment park at all times when the mobile food establishment park is open to the public for business. Permittee shall provide LCG with the name and contact information (including mailing address, telephone number and email address) for the designated manager, who shall be available during and/or after business hours to address operational issues.

f.

The permittee shall be responsible for providing appropriately sized trash receptacles for use by customers and shall ensure that the mobile food establishment park is kept clear of litter and debris at all times.

(2)

Dimensional standards.

a.

The maximum density for a mobile food establishment park shall be calculated at one MFE space per 1,000 square feet of gross lot space.

b.

Each mobile food establishment shall only park and operate in a single MFE space within the mobile food establishment park.

c.

There shall be a minimum of ten feet of separation between each individual MFE space, and a minimum of 20 feet of separation between any MFE space and any permanent on-site structure.

(3)

Restroom facilities. Each mobile food establishment park shall provide restroom facilities in compliance with all applicable codes.

(4)

Park. The required number of on-site parking for a mobile food establishment park shall be calculated at a rate of two parking spaces per MFE space.

(5)

Landscaping.

a.

In the City of Lafayette, mobile food establishment parks adjacent to RS or RM zoned property shall provide a C-type buffer as defined in table 89-36-6c.

b.

In the unincorporated areas of Lafayette Parish, mobile food establishment parks adjacent to the use classifications of SF and MF shall provide a B-type buffer as defined in table 89-36-6a.

c.

Alternative compliance may be available if request for such meets the conditions of §89-36(i)(1).

(6)

Lighting. String lighting may be permitted throughout a mobile food establishment park. String lights shall adhere to the UL standards and shall not be installed in a manner which would create a safety issue.

(7)

Signage.

a.

In the City of Lafayette and unincorporated areas of Lafayette Parish, a mobile food establishment park shall be allowed one monument sign. The sign shall comply with all applicable sign requirements of § 89-90.

b.

For mobile food establishments operating within a mobile food establishment park, allowable signage shall be as provided in this Code, chapter 70, article IV, division 3, section 70-93(j).

(Ord. No. JO-077-2022, § 6(Exh. F), 9-20-22)

⇔ Use Category (§ 89-21 Use Table): Lodging—Recreational Vehicle Park

(a)

Applicability. This section applies to any recreational vehicle park in the City of Lafayette and the unincorporated areas of Lafayette Parish, unless otherwise specified.

(b)

Generally. All recreational vehicle parks shall comply with all requirements of the LDC, as well as all other applicable federal, state, and local statues, ordinances, codes, rules, and regulations, including but not limited to, all applicable regulations of the Louisiana Department of Health, including any amendments thereto.

(c)

Definitions. The following words, terms, and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning.

Common area means any area or space designed for the common use of occupants of a recreational vehicle park.

Driveway means any passageway designed or intended for vehicular and pedestrian use between any street and any space, group of spaces, or common area.

Occupant means any person who leases, occupies, and/or uses a space in a recreational vehicle park.

Recreational vehicle means a motorized or towable vehicle that combines transportation and temporary living quarters for travel, recreation, and camping. For purposes of this section and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, a "recreational vehicle" includes motor homes, motor coaches, house cars, caravans, travel trailers, fifth-wheel travel trailers, campers, folding camper trailers, and slide-in truck campers.

Recreational vehicle park means a parcel or tract of land where spaces are offered for rent and/or rented for recreational vehicles which may include common area.

Service building means a building equipped with water flush toilets, lavatories, showers with hot and cold running water, and such other facilities as may be required by this chapter.

Space means a plot of ground within a recreational vehicle park designed and reserved for accommodation of one recreational vehicle.

(d)

Submittal requirements. For any subdivision plat application or other approval required for any recreational vehicle park, a detailed site plan (24x36 inches minimum size) shall be submitted to DPD for approval. Such site plan shall show and include, at a minimum, the detail and location of the following items in addition to the requirements for commercial building permits listed in §89-30(c):

(1)

All existing and/or proposed physical features such as streets, driveways, spaces, watercourses, easements, parking spaces, sidewalks and location of recreation/amenity areas;

(2)

The proposed setbacks for any buildings, spaces or other structures;

(3)

The location of the community waste water treatment system and on-site disposal site(s); and

(4)

The location of service buildings, administrative offices, amenity structures and/or buildings, and common areas.

(e)

Dimensional standards.

(1)

Density.

(a)

A recreational vehicle park may include up to 15 spaces per gross acre.

(b)

No more than one recreational vehicle is allowed per space.

(c)

All spaces shall be designed such that no recreational vehicle, when occupying a space, shall be located closer than 20 feet from any other recreational vehicle occupying an adjacent space.

(2)

Space size and surface material.

(a)

The minimum space size shall be 20 feet in width by 35 feet in length. All spaces shall provide electrical and water connections, and may include solid waste/sewage hook-ups.

(b)

Space surface material may consist of concrete and asphalt or aggregate surfaces such as limestone, gravel or shell.

(f)

Setbacks and open space.

(1)

At least 30 feet shall separate any space and any permanent building.

(2)

The minimum front setback for a space from a public or private street is ten feet.

(3)

An accessible area of open space representing at least 20 percent of the overall site area shall be provided and equipped as a recreational facility for use by occupants of the park. Amenities include but are not limited to swimming pools, covered/canopied recreational areas, and parks which can be counted towards open space requirements; however, amenities cannot be applied to more than one-half of the open space requirements.

(4)

For recreational vehicle parks, drainage and detention/retention facilities cannot be applied towards open space requirements in 89-40. Green infrastructure, as defined in 89-151, is encouraged and can be applied to open space requirements, but said application excludes "Detention or retention basins".

(g)

Streets and driveways.

(1)

Generally.

(a)

Recreational vehicle parks shall include safe and convenient vehicular access from abutting public or private streets to each space.

(b)

Streets and driveways in any recreational vehicle park shall comply with the design standards in article 3.

(2)

Design.

(a)

The street and driveways shall be capable of supporting anticipated traffic loading and be designed by a Registered Professional Louisiana Engineer.

(b)

Surface materials for streets and driveways are limited to concrete or asphalt. Aggregate surfaces consisting of gravel, limestone or shell are not allowed.

(c)

Asphalt or concrete driveways shall be provided for convenient circulation and access to recreational vehicles. The minimum width of a driveway within a recreational vehicle park shall be 15 feet.

(h)

Parking. Recreational vehicle parks shall provide at least one parking space for every three spaces.

(i)

Screening.

(1)

Along public streets, a C-class buffer is required. A fence or wall, as defined by 89-36(g)(2)(d), is required.

(2)

Along all sides not abutting a public street, a D-class buffer is required. A fence or wall, as defined by 89-36(g)(2)(d), is required and a "living fence" or other planting alternatives in lieu of said fence or wall is prohibited.

(j)

Utilities.

(1)

Water. Each recreational vehicle park shall meet the requirements of the respective water provider and the requirements of the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals.

(2)

Sewer.

(a)

Each recreational vehicle park shall be in compliance with the requirements of the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals. Oxidation ponds are not allowed.

(b)

Recreational vehicle parks shall provide at least one (1) disposal site for the sole use of receiving discharges from recreational vehicle holding tanks and one additional disposal site for every 60 spaces or fractions thereof. Said discharge facility shall be located in such a manner as to not present unpleasantness to occupants and neighboring residents/landowners.

(3)

Electrical requirements. Each recreational vehicle park shall meet the requirements of the respective utility provider.

(k)

General requirements.

(1)

At least one service building accessible to occupants is required.

(2)

The maximum length of stay for any occupant shall not exceed a total of 90 consecutive days or more than 180 days in any calendar year.

(3)

No space shall be rented or offered for rent for less than a one night minimum stay.

(l)

Alternative compliance.

(1)

How do I start the process?

A written request for modification from strict compliance with the requirements of this section is filed with the administrator.

(2)

How are decisions made?

If the administrator finds that the standards in this section apply, he/she may vary, modify, or waive the requirements of this section so that substantial justice may be done and the public interest secured.

(3)

What are the standards for approval?

(a)

The administrator may approve a modification if the applicant demonstrates that there are practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships in compliance with the strict letter of this section. If these standards apply, the administrator may vary, modify, or waive the requirements of this section so that the spirit of this section shall be observed, public safety and welfare secured, and substantial justice done.

(b)

The modification shall not have the effect of nullifying the intent and purpose of the requirements of this section, or of the comprehensive plan.

(4)

The modification shall be the minimum needed to provide the relief the applicant is requesting, and not conflict with the zoning regulations.

(5)

The administrator may require conditions that will, in his/her judgment, secure substantially the objectives of the standards and regulations affected.

(6)

How is a decision appealed?

Appeals of a decision by the administrator by an aggrieved party shall be taken to the appropriate planning and zoning commission or BOZA, as determined by the provisions of 89- 68 and 89-69.

(Ord. No. JO-067-2024, 11-18-24)