(a)

This article shall be known as the district regulations.

(b)

The zoning districts are created in order to promote compatible patterns of land use in pursuit of the stated overall purposes of this chapter and to regulate the use and development of land within each district in a manner appropriate to the purposes of each district.

(Code 1973, § 26-21; Ord. No. 17-98, § 26.3(26.3.1), 9-10-1998; Ord. No. 8-99, 6-10-1999; Ord. No. 5-2011, 3-10-2011)

All land within the unincorporated areas of the parish is hereby divided into the following base zoning districts:

(1)

Base zoning districts:

(Code 1973, § 26-22; Ord. No. 17-98, § 26.3(26.3.2), 9-10-1998; Ord. No. 8-99, 6-10-1999; Ord. No. 26-02, 10-24-2002; Ord. No. 23-04, pt. I, 9-23-2004; Ord. No. 1-05, 1-13-2005; Ord. No. 32-2009, 5-14-2009; Ord. No. 5-2011, 3-10-2011; Ord. No. 1-2015, 1-18-2015; Ord. No. 2-2016, 1-14-2016; Ord. No. 6-2021, 3-25-2021; Ord. No. 5-2023, 2-23-2023; Ord. No. 17-2023, 4-27-2023)

The following rules shall apply in the determination of the boundaries of the districts shown on the official zoning map:

(1)

Unless otherwise indicated, the district boundaries are lot lines, the centerlines of streets or roads, the rear lot lines of parcels of land fronting a street right-of-way of the same zoning district classification, or the corporate limit lines as they exist at the time of the enactment of this chapter or subsequent amendments.

(2)

Where the district boundaries approximately coincide with lot lines, the lot lines shall be construed to be the district boundary lines unless otherwise indicated. Where district boundaries as shown on the zoning map do not coincide with street lines, alley lines or lot lines, and no dimensions are shown, the location of said district boundaries shall be determined by use of the scale of the zoning map.

(3)

When a lot or site is divided by a district boundary, the regulations applicable within each district shall apply to each portion of the site situated in a separate district.

(4)

Map codes indicating the district shall apply to the whole of the area within the district boundaries.

(5)

Any areas under water within the boundaries of the parish which are not included within a zoning district on the official zoning map shall be subject to all the regulations applying to the district adjacent to the water area. If the water area adjoins two or more districts, the boundaries of each district shall be construed to extend into the water area to the centerline of the water area which will then divide the two districts.

(6)

Whenever any street, alley or other public right-of-way is revoked by ordinance, the zoning district adjoining each side of such street, alley or other public way shall automatically extend to the center of same, and the land area shall become subject to the regulations of the extended districts.

(Code 1973, § 26-24; Ord. No. 17-98, § 26.3(26.3.4), 9-10-1998; Ord. No. 8-99, 6-10-1999)

The regulations of this section identify the purpose of each of the created zoning districts and shall be considered the minimum requirements.

(1)

Residential districts.

a.

R-SF-1 single-family residence (7,500 square feet minimum area) district.

1.

Purpose. The R-SF-1 single-family residence (7,500 square feet minimum area) district is intended to provide for small-lot, urban, single-family development protected from excessive noise, illumination, odors, visual clutter, and other objectionable influences to family living.

2.

Permitted, prohibited and special uses. See appendix A to this chapter.

b.

R-SF-2 single-family residence (12,500 square feet minimum area) district.

1.

Purpose. The R-SF-2 single-family residence (12,500 square feet minimum area) district is intended to provide areas for medium-lot, urban, single-family development protected from excessive noise, illumination, odors, visual clutter, and other objectionable influences to family living.

2.

Permitted, prohibited and special uses. See appendix A to this chapter.

c.

R-SF-3 single-family residence (22,500 square feet minimum area) district.

1.

Purpose. The R-SF-3 single-family residence (22,500 square feet minimum area) district is intended to provide areas for relatively large-lot single-family developments in a semi-rural setting without provisions for ranching or related activities. The R-SF-3 district may also serve as transitional areas between R-ED districts and urban uses or districts.

2.

Permitted, prohibited and special uses. See appendix A to this chapter.

d.

R-ED estate development district.

1.

Purpose. The R-ED estate development district is intended to provide areas for single-family development in a rural or ranch-like setting or where topography and/or utility capabilities limit the use of the land. Provisions are made for limited ranching pursuits as well as those uses necessary and incidental to single-family living. Accessory dwelling units are permitted for use by family members.

2.

Permitted, prohibited and special uses. See appendix A to this chapter.

e.

R-2F two-family residence (duplex) district.

1.

Purpose. The R-2F two-family residence (duplex) district is designed to provide for areas of two-family development that are consistent in design and in development patterns with typical single-family detached development. The R-2F district is intended to encourage single-family ownership by permitting the division of a R-2F lot along the common wall of the two residential units of a duplex.

2.

Permitted, prohibited and special uses. See appendix A to this chapter.

f.

R-MF-1 multifamily residence 1 district.

1.

Purpose. The R-MF-1 multifamily residence 1 district is intended to accommodate condominiums and apartments at a density of 12 residential units per acre in a park-like setting with extensive areas of usable open space and landscaping. R-MF-1 districts should be located along or near major thoroughfares and should not have principal access to standard residential streets.

2.

Permitted, prohibited and special uses. See appendix A to this chapter.

g.

R-MF-2 multifamily residence 2 district.

1.

Purpose. The R-MF-2 multifamily residence 2 district is intended to accommodate condominiums and apartments at a density of 18 residential units per acre providing sufficient areas for usable open space and landscaping. R-MF-2 districts should have direct access and/or frontage on major thoroughfares and no principal access to standard residential streets.

2.

Permitted, prohibited and special uses. See appendix A to this chapter.

h.

R-MF-3 multifamily residence district.

1.

Purpose. The R-MF-3 multifamily residence district is intended to provide for relatively dense condominium and apartment developments at 21.5 residential units per acre. This density will allow limited areas of usable open space that must be carefully designed for maximum accessibility and utilization by the residents of an R-MF-3 development. R-MF-3 districts should have access and frontage to major thoroughfares, with no principal access to standard residential streets.

2.

Permitted, prohibited and special uses. See appendix A to this chapter.

i.

R-MH mobile home parks district.

1.

Purpose. The R-MH mobile home parks district is intended to provide for the development of mobile home or trailer parks where mobile or manufactured housing can be placed in a coordinated, well-designed urban setting. Mobile home subdivisions designed for the placement of mobile home dwellings on individually subdivided lots with frontage on public streets shall be subject to the regulations of the residential district most closely resembling the planned density.

2.

Permitted, prohibited and special uses. See appendix A to this chapter.

j.

R-M minor subdivision residential overlay district zone.

1.

Purpose. The purpose of the R-M minor subdivision residential overlay zoning district shall be to provide for areas in the parish that will allow for affordable residential minor neighborhoods (six or fewer lots) using less stringent development requirements on private drives that are not maintained by the parish. This zoning district will be concurrent with any existing zoning district, but it can only be placed over the following zones: R-SF-1, R-SF-2, R-SF-3, R-ED, R-2F, R-MF-1, R-MF-2, R-MF-3, R-MH and A.

2.

Permitted, prohibited and special uses. See appendix A to this chapter.

(2)

Nonresidential districts.

a.

C-1.1, neighborhood-scaled commercial district:

1.

Purpose. The purpose of the C-1.1 neighborhood-scaled commercial district shall be to provide development or redevelopment areas that incorporate "traditional neighborhood" (cf. "TND") principles including mixed-uses and walkable sites for neighborhood-compatible office, retail, and service establishments to serve the needs of a local neighborhood. A neighborhood area is typically limited to one defined subdivision (e.g. Antonia Plantation Estates, all filings) but might include more than one defined subdivision if one or more of the neighborhoods is small (e.g. Lynndale and The Willows at Antonia Plantation). A large neighborhood could be considered as one or more adjacent subdivisions of 200 or more lots. A medium neighborhood could be considered as one or more adjacent subdivisions of 50 to 200 lots. A small neighborhood could be considered as one or more adjacent subdivisions of one to 50 lots.

Any business seeking zoning to the C-1.1 standard should be prepared to blend-in, aesthetically, with the local subdivision(s) including sidewalk connectivity, architectural compatibility and landscape compatibility. Walking and other small-scale forms of transportation (e.g. bicycles, golf carts, utility carts) should be preferred to car, truck, SUV or van transportation. Signage should be kept discreet and compatible with the local subdivisions. These considerations should be presented through a design package as part of the site plan review process.

Businesses seeking the C-1.1 zoning classification should also demonstrate that their clientele will be largely drawn from the locally connected subdivisions of no more than one or two miles from the business location.

2.

Permitted, prohibited and special uses. See Appendix A to this chapter.

b.

C-1.2, community-scaled commercial district:

1.

Purpose. The purpose of the C-1.2 community-scaled commercial district shall be to provide development or redevelopment areas for commercial uses that must be supported by multiple neighborhoods, but can operate on a scale smaller than parish-wide or customer-wide. Examples of communities include the Town of Brusly, the Town of Addis, the City of Port Allen, or historically well-defined community areas (e.g. Bueche, Erwinville, Rosedale).

Any business seeking zoning to the C-1.2 standard should be prepared to blend-in, aesthetically, with the local community including sidewalk and thoroughfare connectivity, architectural compatibility and landscape compatibility. Signage should be kept discreet and compatible with the community as a whole. These considerations shall be presented through a design package as part of the site plan review process.

Businesses seeking the C-1.2 zoning classification shall also demonstrate that their clientele will be largely drawn from the community itself of no more than two to five miles from the business location.

2.

Permitted, prohibited and special uses. See Appendix A to this chapter.

c.

C-1.3, regional-scaled commercial district:

1.

Purpose. The purpose of the C-1.3 regional-scaled commercial district shall be to provide development or redevelopment areas for commercial uses that are typically supported by regional customer networks.

Any business seeking zoning to the C-1.3 standard should be prepared to blend-in, aesthetically, with any Parish development features including sidewalk and thoroughfare connectivity, architectural compatibility and landscape compatibility. Signage should be kept discreet and compatible with the Parish as a whole. These considerations shall be presented through a design package as part of the site plan review process.

Businesses seeking the C-1.3 zoning classification shall demonstrate that their clientele will be largely drawn from the parish itself and shall not require facilities large enough to meet the needs of a regional customer clientele.

2.

Permitted, prohibited and special uses. See Appendix A to this chapter.

d.

C-1.4, industrial-transitional commercial district:

1.

Purpose. The purpose of the C-1.4 industrial-transitional commercial district shall be to provide development or redevelopment areas for transitional commercial-industrial uses that form a transition between heavy commercial usage and light industrial usage.

2.

Permitted, prohibited and special uses. See appendix A to this chapter.

e.

C-2 Gaming facilities district (except riverboat casinos).

1.

Purpose. The purpose of the C-2 gaming facilities district is to provide sites suitable for various gaming facilities (other than riverboat casinos). C-2 zoning shall constitute a special use permit granting local government approval for the operation of various gaming facilities as provided for under Louisiana state law.

2.

Permitted, prohibited and special uses. See appendix A to this chapter.

f.

I-1 light industrial district.

1.

Purpose. The purpose of the I-1 light industrial district shall be to accommodate enterprises engaged in the light manufacturing, processing, creating, repairing, renovating, painting, cleaning or assembling of goods, merchandise or equipment.

2.

Permitted, prohibited and special uses. See appendix A to this chapter.

g.

I-2 moderate industrial district.

1.

Purpose. The purpose of the I-2 moderate industrial district shall be to provide an area for moderate industrial development that will not negatively impact the residential and commercial areas of the parish.

2.

Permitted, prohibited and special uses. See appendix A to this chapter.

h.

I-3 heavy industrial district.

1.

Purpose. The purpose of the I-3 heavy industrial district shall be to provide an area for heavy industrial development, primarily petrochemical and similar industries, that will not negatively impact the residential, commercial, light and moderate industrial areas of the parish.

2.

Permitted, prohibited and special uses. See appendix A to this chapter.

i.

AG-1 Agricultural small (22,500 square feet minimum area) district.

1.

Purpose. The purpose of the AG-1 district is to reserve areas of the parish which have historically been used for agricultural purposes and allow small-lot, single family development with use restrictions for this zone.

2.

Permitted, prohibited and special uses. See appendix A to this chapter.

j.

AG-2 Agricultural moderate (64,340 square feet minimum area) district.

1.

Purpose. The purpose of the AG-2 district is to reserve areas of the parish which have historically been used for agricultural purposes and all medium-lot, single family development, with some incidental livestock and poultry allowed.

2.

Permitted, prohibited and special uses. See appendix A to this chapter.

k.

AG-3 Agricultural full scale (four acre minimum) district.

1.

Purpose. The purpose of the AG-3 district is to reserve areas of the parish which have historically been used for agricultural and related purposes and to limit the uses that may be incompatible with those permitted uses.

2.

Permitted, prohibited and special uses. See appendix A to this chapter.

l.

B-1 Batture District.

1.

Purpose. The purpose of the B-1 Batture District shall be to provide an area for barge mooring and other nonindustrial development along the Batture area of the Mississippi River that is compatible with any adjacent residential or commercial uses and/or districts.

2.

Permitted, prohibited and special uses. See appendix A to this chapter.

m.

B-2 Batture District.

1.

Purpose. The purpose of the B-2 Batture District shall be to provide an area for commercial, industrial and port facilities along the Batture area of the Mississippi River.

2.

Permitted, prohibited and special uses. See appendix A to this chapter.

n.

POS-C-RV park and open space, campgrounds and RV park district.

1.

Purpose. The purpose of the POS-C-RV park and open space, campgrounds and RV park district shall be to provide for appropriate locations for campgrounds and RV parks.

2.

Permitted, prohibited and special uses. See Appendix A to this chapter.

o.

PF public facilities district.

1.

Purpose. The purpose of the PF district shall be to provide areas for public and quasi-public land and buildings other than parks and open space. Examples include, but are not limited to government buildings, public safety campuses, libraries, museums, schools, etc.

2.

Permitted, prohibited and special uses. See Appendix A to this chapter.

(Code 1973, § 26-26; Ord. No. 17-98, § 26.3(26.3.6), 9-10-1998; Ord. No. 8-99, 6-10-1999; Ord. No. 19-00, 9-14-2000; Ord. No. 33-00, 9-14-2000; Ord. No. 34-00, 9-14-2000; Ord. No. 26-02, pts. I, XI, 10-24-2002; Ord. No. 30-03, pt. I, 11-13-2003; Ord. No. 24-04, pt. I, 9-23-2004; Ord. No. 1-05, 1-13-2005; Ord. No. 28-2005, pt. I, 8-12-2005; Ord. No. 25-2007, 4-12-2007; Ord. No. 44-2007, 7-10-2007; Ord. No. 36-2008, 5-8-2008; Ord. No. 32-2009, 5-14-2009; Ord. No. 1-2015, 1-18-2015; Ord. No. 2-2016, 1-14-2016; Ord. No. 6-2021, 3-25-2021; Ord. No. 5-2023, 2-23-2023; Ord. No. 17-2023, 4-27-2023)

(a)

Purpose. The purpose of the SFHA is to promote the public health, safety and general welfare and to minimize public and private losses due to flood conditions in the SFHA.

(b)

Permitted uses. The permitted uses in the SFHA shall be the same permitted, prohibited and special use permit uses found in the underlying base zoning district. In addition, any parish, state or federal requirements which regulate uses in the SFHA shall also be followed.

(c)

Site development criteria. Development regulations for SFHA shall follow the base district regulations as well as any applicable FEMA or other parish, state or federal regulations.

(Code 1973, § 26-27; Ord. No. 17-98, § 26.3(26.3.7), 9-10-1998; Ord. No. 8-99, 6-10-1999)