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LA Rev Stat § 33:4780.46.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§4780.46.1. St. Mary Parish; board of adjustment; per diem

RS 4780.46.1 - St. Mary Parish; board of adjustment; per diem Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the governing authority of the parish of St. Mary may pay members of the board of adjustment of the parish a per diem of seventy-five dollars for attendance at meetings of the board for a maximum of fifteen meetings per year. Any such per diem shall be paid by the parish governing authority from monies appropriated out of the general fund of the parish. Acts 2011, No. 255, §1, eff. July 1, 2011.
LA Rev Stat § 33:4780.47 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§4780.47. Judicial review

RS 4780.47 - Judicial review A. Any person or persons jointly or severally aggrieved by any decision by the board of adjustment relative to any officer, department, board, or bureau of the parish may present a petition to the district court of the parish in which the property affected is located. Such petition shall be duly verified, set forth that the decision is illegal, in whole or in part, and specify the grounds of the illegality. The petition shall be presented to the court within thirty days after the filing of the decision in the office of the board. B. Upon the presentation of such petition, the court may allow a writ of certiorari directed to the board of adjustment to review the decision of the board of adjustment and there shall be prescribed therein the period of time within which a return may be made and served upon the relator's attorney. Such period shall be not less than ten days but may be extended by the court. The allowance of the writ shall not stay proceedings upon the decision appealed from; however, the court may, on application after notice to the board and on due cause shown, grant a restraining order. C. The board of adjustment shall not be required to return the original papers acted upon by it, but may return certified or sworn copies thereof or such portions thereof as may be called for by the writ. The return shall concisely set forth such other facts as may be pertinent and material to show the grounds of the decision appealed from and shall be verified. D. If, upon the hearing, it shall appear to the court that testimony is necessary for the proper disposition of the matter, the court may take additional evidence or appoint a referee to take such evidence as it may direct. Such referee shall report the same to the court with his findings of fact and conclusions of law, and his report shall constitute a part of the proceedings upon which the determination of the court shall be made. E. The court may reverse or confirm, wholly or in part, or may modify the decision brought up for review. All issues in any proceedings under this Section shall have preference over all other civil actions and proceedings. The appellant and any opponent before the board shall be parties in such civil action and proceeding and any interested or aggrieved party may join such action; the board of adjustment shall not be a party to such civil action and proceeding. Acts 1993, No. 201, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1994.
LA Rev Stat § 33:4780.48 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§4780.48. Enforcement of building and zoning regulations; penalty for violations

RS 4780.48 - Enforcement of building and zoning regulations; penalty for violations In case any building or structure is erected, structurally altered, or maintained, or any building, structure, or land is used in violation of this Subpart or of any ordinance or other regulation made under authority conferred by this Subpart, the proper local authorities of the parish, in addition to other remedies, may institute any appropriate action or proceedings to prevent such unlawful erection, structural alteration, maintenance, or use; to restrain, correct, or abate such violation; to prevent the occupancy of the building, structure, or land; or to prevent any illegal act, conduct, business, or use in or about such premises. The regulations shall be enforced by the officer authorized to issue building permits, who is empowered to cause any building, structure, place, or premises to be inspected and examined and to order in writing the remedying of any condition found to exist therein in violation of any provision of the regulations made under authority of this Subpart. The owner or general agent of a building or premises where a violation of any regulation has been committed or exists, the lessee or tenant of an entire building or entire premises where the violation has been committed or exists, the owner, general agent, lessee, or tenant of any part of the building or premises in which the violation has been committed or exists, the general agent, architect, builder, contractor, or any other person who commits, takes part in, or who assists in any violation or who maintains any building or premises in which any violation exists shall be fined not less than ten dollars and not more than twenty-five dollars or be imprisoned for not more than thirty days for each day that the violation continues. Acts 1993, No. 201, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1994.
LA Rev Stat § 33:4780.49 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§4780.49. Conflicting regulations; higher standards to apply

RS 4780.49 - Conflicting regulations; higher standards to apply Whenever the regulations made under authority of this Subpart impose higher standards than are required in any other statute or local ordinance or regulation, the provisions of the regulations made under authority of this Subpart shall govern. Whenever the provisions of any other statute, local ordinance, or regulation impose higher standards than are required by the regulations made under authority of this Subpart, the provisions of such statute, local ordinance, or regulation shall govern. However, no local governing authority shall restrict, conflict with, interfere with, or supersede the powers of the state through its agencies to regulate, permit, or enforce environmental laws and regulations nor shall they restrict, conflict with, interfere with, or supersede activities operating in accordance with authorized state or federal permits, laws, or regulations. Nothing in this Subpart shall supersede the provisions of R.S. 3:3607. Acts 1993, No. 201, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1994.
LA Rev Stat § 33:4780.50 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§4780.50. Intent

RS 4780.50 - Intent A. The provisions of this Subpart are designed and intended to supplement existing law; accordingly, nothing in this Subpart shall be construed to limit, supersede, or repeal any grant of zoning authority heretofore granted to any parish, or parish governing authority either by statute or home rule charter. B. In addition, the provisions of this Subpart shall not affect municipalities unless the municipal governing authority adopts by ordinance the parish zoning regulations. C. In accordance with Article VI, Section 6 of the Constitution of Louisiana, the provisions of this Subpart shall not apply to, nor otherwise be construed to change or affect the structure and organization or the particular distribution and redistribution of the powers and functions of any parish, parish governing authority, zoning commission, board of adjustments, or other board or commission of any parish which operates under a home rule charter, including but not limited to the term of office of any members, or their duties and responsibilities. Acts 1993, No. 201, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1994.
LA Rev Stat § 33:4780.51 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§4780.51. Notification of area legislators; zoning; hazardous material; Jefferson Parish

RS 4780.51 - Notification of area legislators; zoning; hazardous material; Jefferson Parish A. Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the governing authority of the parish of Jefferson shall notify each member of the state Senate and House of Representatives who represents any portion of the parish no less than thirty days in advance of any action to be taken on an application for a zoning request or zoning variance to build or enhance any storage facility housing hazardous material, as defined in R.S. 30:2363(7). B. For the purposes of this Section, "notify" shall mean notification via facsimile, certified mail or electronic mail. Acts 2003, No. 542, §1; Acts 2011, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 20, §1, eff. June 12, 2011.
LA Rev Stat § 33:4780.52 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§4780.52. Notification to military installations

RS 4780.52 - Notification to military installations A.(1)(a) The governing authority of any parish considering any action to be taken on an application for a zoning request affecting property within three thousand feet of the boundary of a military installation shall notify the commander of the installation at least ninety days in advance of taking such action. (b) The governing authority of any parish shall publish notice of its intention to take action on an application for a zoning request pursuant to this Paragraph in the official journal of the parish at least ninety days prior to taking such action. (2) The governing authority of any parish considering any action to be taken on an application for a variance affecting property within three thousand feet of the boundary of a military installation shall notify the commander of the installation at least thirty days in advance of taking such action. B. As used in this Section, "military installation" shall include any base, military airport, camp, post, station, yard, center, home port facility for a ship, or any other military activity center that is under the jurisdiction of the United States Department of Defense. Acts 2004, No. 787, §1; Acts 2008, No. 777, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 33:4780.61 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§4780.61. Regulation authorized

RS 4780.61 - Regulation authorized A. For the purpose of promoting the health, safety, morals, or general welfare of the community, the governing authority of the parish of East Feliciana, referred to in this Subpart as the "parish governing authority", is hereby authorized to regulate and restrict the height, number of stories, and size of structures; the percentage of lots that may be occupied; courts and other open spaces; the density of population; and the location and use of the buildings, structures, and land for trade, industry, residence, or other purposes. B.(1) However, the zoning ordinances enacted by the parish governing authority and the acts of its zoning commission, board of adjustment, or zoning administrator shall be subject to judicial review on the grounds of abuse of discretion, unreasonable exercise of police powers, excessive use of the power granted pursuant to this Subpart, or the denial of the right of due process. (2) However, the right of judicial review of a zoning ordinance shall not be limited by the provisions of this Subsection. Acts 2007, No. 186, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 33:4780.62 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§4780.62. Creation of districts; powers of authority; uniform regulations within district

RS 4780.62 - Creation of districts; powers of authority; uniform regulations within district A. For any and all of the purposes set forth in R.S. 33:4780.61, the parish governing authority may divide the parish into districts of such number, shape, and area as may be deemed best suited to carry out such purposes. B. Within the districts so created, the parish governing authority may regulate and restrict the erection, construction, alteration, or use of buildings, structures, or land. C. All such regulations shall be uniform for each class or kind of land and structure throughout each district; however, the regulations of one district may differ from those in other districts. Acts 2007, No. 186, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 33:4780.63 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§4780.63. Purpose of regulations

RS 4780.63 - Purpose of regulations A. Regulations adopted pursuant to this Subpart shall be made in accordance with a comprehensive plan and designed to lessen congestion in the public streets, secure safety from fire, promote health and the general welfare, provide adequate light and air, avoid undue concentration of population, facilitate adequate transportation, water supply, sewerage, schools, and parks, and meet other public requirements. B. Such regulations shall be made with reasonable consideration of the character of a district and its peculiar suitability for particular uses and with a view to conserving the values of buildings and encouraging the most appropriate use of land throughout the parish. Acts 2007, No. 186, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 33:4780.64 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§4780.64. Public hearing authorized; prohibited rezoning

RS 4780.64 - Public hearing authorized; prohibited rezoning A. The parish governing authority shall, in accordance with the comprehensive plan required by R.S. 33:4780.63, provide for the manner in which the regulations and restrictions and the boundaries of the districts shall be determined, established, enforced, and, from time to time, amended. B.(1) No regulations or restrictions shall become effective until after a public hearing held by the parish governing authority at which parties in interest have had an opportunity to be heard. (2) Notice of the time and place of the hearing shall be published once a week in three different weeks in the official journal of the parish, and at least fifteen days shall elapse between the first publication and the date of the hearing. C. In addition to notice by publication, and at least ten days prior to the hearing, a good faith attempt to notify the owner or owners of record of the properties to be zoned or rezoned shall be made by the sending of an official notice by regular mail of the time and place of the hearing and subject matter of the regulations and restrictions. D. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section to the contrary, when more than ten parcels are to be zoned or rezoned by enactment of a zoning ordinance, the advertisement in the official journal required by Paragraph (B)(2) of this Section shall be considered adequate notice to the property owners. Acts 2007, No. 186, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 33:4780.65 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§4780.65. Amendment of regulations

RS 4780.65 - Amendment of regulations A. Regulations, restrictions, and boundaries established pursuant to this Subpart may, from time to time, be amended, supplemented, changed, modified, or repealed. B. However, in the event of a protest against a change duly signed and acknowledged by the owners of twenty percent or more, either of the areas of land, exclusive of streets and alleys, included in a proposed change or within an area determined by lines drawn parallel to and two hundred feet distant from the boundaries of the district proposed to be changed, the amendment shall not become effective except by the favorable vote of a majority of the members of the parish governing authority who are present and voting. C. The provisions of R.S. 33:4780.64 relative to public hearing and official notice shall apply equally to all changes or amendments; however, no ordinance shall require a procedure or criteria for amendment any greater than that initially used in establishing such regulations, restrictions, or penalties. Acts 2007, No. 186, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 33:4780.66 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§4780.66. Zoning commission; recommendations; public hearing

RS 4780.66 - Zoning commission; recommendations; public hearing A. The parish governing authority may appoint a zoning commission whose function it shall be to recommend the boundaries of the various original districts, the restrictions and regulations to be enforced therein, and any supplements, changes, or modifications thereof. B.(1) Before making any recommendation to the parish governing authority, the zoning commission shall hold a public hearing. (2) Notice of the time and place of the hearing shall be published at least three times in the official journal of the parish, and at least ten days shall elapse between the first publication and date of the hearing. C. After the hearing has been held by the zoning commission, it shall make a report of its findings and recommendations to the parish governing authority. D. If a zoning commission is appointed, the parish governing authority shall not hold its public hearings or take action until it has received the final report of the zoning commission. Acts 2007, No. 186, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 33:4780.68 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§4780.68. Judicial review

RS 4780.68 - Judicial review A.(1) Any person or persons jointly or severally aggrieved by any decision by the board of adjustment relative to any officer, department, board, or bureau of the parish may present a petition to the district court of the parish or municipality in which the property affected is located. (2) Such petition shall be duly verified, set forth that the decision is illegal, in whole or in part, and specify the grounds of the illegality. (3) The petition shall be presented to the court within thirty days after the filing of the decision in the office of the board. B. Upon the presentation of such petition, the court may allow a writ of certiorari directed to the board of adjustment to review the decision of the board of adjustment, and there shall be prescribed therein the period of time within which a return may be made and served upon the relator's attorney. Such period shall be not less than ten days but may be extended by the court. The allowance of the writ shall not stay proceedings upon the decision appealed from; however, the court may, on application after notice to the board and on due cause shown, grant a restraining order. C.(1) The board of adjustment shall not be required to return the original papers acted upon by it, but may return certified or sworn copies thereof or such portions thereof as may be called for by the writ. (2) The return shall concisely set forth such other facts as may be pertinent and material to show the grounds of the decision appealed from and shall be verified. D.(1) If, upon the hearing, it shall appear to the court that testimony is necessary for the proper disposition of the matter, the court may take additional evidence or appoint a referee to take such evidence as it may direct. (2) Such referee shall report the same to the court with his findings of fact and conclusions of law, and his report shall constitute a part of the proceedings upon which the determination of the court shall be made. E. The court may reverse or confirm, wholly or in part, or may modify the decision brought up for review. Costs shall not be allowed against the board unless it appears to the court that it acted with gross negligence, in bad faith, or with malice in making the decision appealed from. F. All issues in any proceedings pursuant to this Section shall have preference over all other civil actions and proceedings. Acts 2007, No. 186, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 33:4780.69 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§4780.69. Enforcement of building and zoning regulations; penalty for violations

RS 4780.69 - Enforcement of building and zoning regulations; penalty for violations A. In case any building or structure is erected, structurally altered, or maintained, or any building, structure, or land is used in violation of this Subpart or of any ordinance or other regulation made pursuant to authority conferred by this Subpart, the proper local authorities of the parish of East Feliciana, in addition to other remedies, may institute any appropriate action or proceedings to prevent such unlawful erection, structural alteration, maintenance, or use; to restrain, correct, or abate such violation; to prevent the occupancy of the building, structure, or land; or to prevent any illegal act, conduct, business, or use in or about such premises. B. The regulations shall be enforced by the officer authorized to issue building permits, who is empowered to cause any building, structure, place, or premises to be inspected and examined and to order in writing the remedying of any condition found to exist therein in violation of any provision of the regulations made pursuant to authority of this Subpart. C. The owner or general agent of a building or premises where a violation of any regulation has been committed or exists; the lessee or tenant of an entire building or entire premises where the violation has been committed or exists; the owner, general agent, lessee, or tenant of any part of the building or premises in which the violation has been committed or exists; the general agent, architect, builder, contractor, or any other person who commits, takes part in, or who assists in any violation or who maintains any building or premises in which any violation exists shall be fined not less than ten dollars and not more than twenty-five dollars or be imprisoned for not more than thirty days for each day that the violation continues. Acts 2007, No. 186, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 33:4780.70 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§4780.70. Conflicting regulations; higher standards to apply

RS 4780.70 - Conflicting regulations; higher standards to apply A. Whenever the regulations made pursuant to authority of this Subpart impose higher standards than are required in any other statute or local ordinance or regulation, the provisions of the regulations made pursuant to authority of this Subpart shall govern. B. Whenever the provisions of any other statute, local ordinance, or regulation impose higher standards than are required by the regulations made pursuant to authority of this Subpart, the provisions of such statute, local ordinance, or regulation shall govern. Acts 2007, No. 186, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 33:4780.81 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§4780.81. Regulation authorized; Rapides Parish Police Jury District D

RS 4780.81 - Regulation authorized; Rapides Parish Police Jury District D A. Notwithstanding the provisions of R.S. 33:4780.40, for the purposes of promoting health, safety, morality, or the general welfare of Rapides Parish Police Jury District D, referred to in this Subpart as the "district", the governing authority of the parish of Rapides may regulate and restrict the height, number of stories, and size of structures; the percentage of lots that may be occupied; courts and other open spaces; the density of population; and the location and use of the buildings, structures, and land for trade, industry, residence, or other purposes in the district. B. Zoning ordinances enacted by the governing authority of the parish and the acts of its zoning commission, board of adjustment, or zoning administrator shall be subject to judicial review on the grounds of abuse of discretion, unreasonable exercise of police powers, excessive use of the power as granted by this Subpart, or the denial of the right of due process. C. The right of judicial review of a zoning ordinance shall not be limited by the provisions of this Subpart. Acts 2012, No. 422, §1, eff. May 31, 2012.
LA Rev Stat § 33:4780.82 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§4780.82. Uniform regulations within district

RS 4780.82 - Uniform regulations within district A. Within the district, the governing authority of the parish may regulate and restrict the erection, construction, alteration, or use of buildings, structures, or land. B. All regulations shall be uniform for each class or kind of land and structure throughout the district. Acts 2012, No. 422, §1, eff. May 31, 2012.