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Lake Charles, Louisiana

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Planning and Zoning for Lake Charles, LA

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    What is the Land Use Allocation in Lake Charles, Louisiana?

    The following table illustrates how land is allocated for various uses within Lake Charles, Louisiana as defined by city ordinances.

    Permitted Use Type

    Permitted Use Sub Type

    Percentage

    Area(sq. m)

    Parking
    5.54%2377.55
    Parking garage or lot5.54%2377.55
    Industrial
    50.31%21592.72
    Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)0.56%240.62
    Storage and warehouses50.31%21592.72
    Manufacturing36.16%15519.06
    Contractors office0.56%240.62
    General industrial14.71%6314.28
    Residential
    88.81%38119.60
    Multi family dwelling mixed use5.54%2377.55
    Two family dwelling1.33%571.84
    Mobile and floating homes83.27%35742.05
    Accessory dwelling unit1.33%571.84
    Multi family dwelling18.23%7824.90
    Dwellings (unspecified)12.92%5543.92
    Single family dwelling83.27%35742.05
    Communal housing17.67%7584.28
    Mechanical
    51.64%22164.56
    Utility structures4.98%2136.93
    Communication towers46.66%20027.62
    Agriculture
    94.99%40773.64
    Agricultural and hunting94.99%40773.64
    Other
    89.47%38402.01
    Signage3.65%1565.09
    Accessory88.81%38119.60
    Temporary uses5.54%2377.55
    Multiple41.23%17697.78
    Retail
    66.68%28621.11
    Professional services36.81%15801.47
    General retail52.30%22446.97
    Personal services41.23%17697.78
    Eating and drinking establishments56.18%24112.55
    Restricted retail4.75%2040.36
    Community
    99.97%42910.57
    Schools and universities89.47%38402.01
    Medical5.64%2419.34
    Transportation facilities and infrastructure6.20%2659.96
    Public, quasi-public, and government99.97%42910.57
    Lodging
    89.47%38402.01
    Bed & breakfast84.49%36265.08
    Hotel/motel18.89%8107.31
    Commercial
    66.68%28621.11
    Professional office66.68%28621.11
    Entertainment18.01%7728.32
    Non-retail sales46.10%19787.00
    General commercial27.08%11621.49
    Research and laboratory facilities3.65%1565.09

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