Ascension/Gonzales
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BUILDING CODES THAT ARE CURRENTLY ENFORCED IN THE CITY OF GONZALES: The 2021 International Codes with Louisiana Amendments and the 2020 National Electrical Code are in effect for all projects submitted on or after January 1, 2023. For additional information, Click here.
| Zoning | Code | Front | Sides | Rear | Width | Min Lot size / Area | Max Density | Max Building Coverage | Max Impervious Coverage | Other |
| rural agricultural. | R-AG-5 | 60' | 40' | 40' | 200' | 5 Acres | 0.2 Dwelling units per Acre | 15% | 25% | |
| residential manufactured housing | R-3-NC | 15 | 5'/15' | 20′ required for vehicular access to structure, otherwise 3′ | 200' | 3 Acres | 12.45 dwelling units per acre | 40% | 100% | |
| residential single-family | R-15 | 30' | 10′/15′ | 20′ required for vehicular access to structure, otherwise 3′ | 100' | 15,000 Sq.Ft | 2.9 dwelling units per acre | 40% | 100% | |
| residential single-family | R-10 | 20' | 7' | 20′ required for vehicular access to structure, otherwise 3′ | 70' | 10,000 Sq.Ft. | 4.36 dwelling units per acre | 45% | 100% | |
| residential single-family | R-8 | 15' | 7' | 20′ required for vehicular access to structure, otherwise 3′ | 70' | 8,000 Sq.Ft. | 5.45 dwelling units per acre | 45% | 100% | |
| residential single-family | R-6 | 15' | 5' | 20′ required for vehicular access to structure, otherwise 3′ | 70' | 6000 Sq.Ft. | 7.26 dwelling units per acre | 60% | 100% | |
| residential zero lot line | R-3-Z | 15' | 0′/15′ | 20′ required for vehicular access to structure, otherwise 3′ | 35' | 4000 Sq.Ft. | 10.89 dwelling units per acre | 65% | 100% | Building separation |
| residential multifamily | R-3-M | 25' | 15' | 20′ required for vehicular access to structure, otherwise 3′ | 80' | 10,000 Sq.Ft. | 15 dwelling units per acre | 35% | 70% | Bulk plane |
| residential multifamily—elderly. | R-3-E | 15' | 15' | 20′ required for vehicular access to structure, otherwise 3′ | 150' | 2 Acres | 25 dwelling units per acre | 35% | 70% | Bulk plane |
| residential multifamily | R-3-M25 | 15' | 5′/15′ | 5' | 80' | 25 dwelling units per acre | 60% | 80% | Bulk plane | |
| Mixed Use | R-3-MU | 5' | 5' | 5' | 55' | 6,500 Sq.Ft. | 30 dwelling units per acre | 70% | 90% | Bulk plane, building standards |
Permit Requirements: Gonzales uses MyGoverntmentOnline
- 911 Address
- Recorded Deed
- Survey of Property (No Older than One Year)
- Subdivision Covenants/Restrictions
- City Design approval
- Plot Plan by CTH
- LPDES permit & Design Requirements(If in Established Development/ neighborhood OR if Gonzales says so. See Notes Below)
- Onsite Wastewater Permit (LDH at SE Ascension Complex- Gonzales)
- Wastewater Facilities Impact Fee prior to the issuance of a building permit or prior to connection to the city's wastewater system, whichever occurs first.
- Temporary Power Account Number & Temp Plumbing
- Preliminary Elevation Certificate (Required of everyone)
- Floodplain/ Development Permit (If in Flood Zone)
- Coastal Use Permit (if applicable)
- Culvert/Storm Sewers & Drain Permit. (No Permit Fee!!)
- The public works manager shall furnish the property owner the necessary grade for the assurance of the proper now of surface drainage.
Notes:
- Building facade standards: It shall be the duty of the building official or his authorized designee to ensure that, on all commercial and residential construction, building facade materials and colors are consistent and in conformity with the surrounding area so as not to cause a distraction and hazardous situation for the motoring public. The building official or his authorized designee shall enforce this provision as part of the permit review process and the police department shall enforce this provision thereafter.
- Approval of plans and specifications required: Plumbing: Before any construction, alteration or repair, except as hereinafter provided, of any portion of the plumbing work of any building is begun the plumbing contractor, or property owner when doing his own work, shall submit suitable plans and specifications covering all of the proposed work to the plumbing inspector for his approval. Such plans shall show clearly the kinds and sizes of pipes and fittings, location of rooms containing water closets, the location of the main sewer "Y" to be connected to, and any other information requested by the plumbing inspector. Plans will not be required in cases of removal of stoppages, repairs, or leaks, broken fixtures, tanks, range boilers or faucets.Plans and specifications will be approved or rejected within twenty-four (24) hours when practicable.
- Approval of plans and specifications required :Electrical: All plans and specifications for electrical installations must be submitted to the electrical inspector or by the builder or architect drawing such plans and specifications for approval as the service location and class of wiring before being submitted to the electrical contractors for the purpose of receiving bids.
- For an electrician to obtain a temporary cut-in permit either the general contractor, owner, architect, or electrical contractor must submit a letter releasing the city of all responsibilities and stating a need for a temporary cut-in permit. Prior to issuing a temporary cut-in permit all permits for a job must be inspected and approved by the city inspector. This permit shall be valid for thirty (30) days for residential or ninety (90) days for commercial. If all final inspections have not been completed the building inspector will notify the owner that their electrical service will be discontinued within twenty-four (24) hours.
Chapter 28 - STORMWATER MANAGEMENT: DURING CONSTRUCTION AND POST-CONSTRUCTION FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT | Pre-Construction Permit Procedures & Requirements
Applicability: This chapter shall be applicable to all land development, including, but not limited to, site plan applications, subdivision applications, and grading applications, unless exempt pursuant to subsection (2) below. These standards apply to any new development or redevelopment site that meets one(1) or more of the following criteria:
- New development that involves the creation of one (1) acre or more of impervious cover, or that involves other land development activities of one (1) acre or more;
- Redevelopment that includes the creation, addition or replacement of one (1) acre or more of impervious cover, or that involves other land development activity of one (1) acre or more;
- Any new development or redevelopment, regardless of size, that is defined by the City of Gonzales to be a hotspot land use; or
- Land development activities that are smaller than the minimum applicability criteria set forth in items (1) and (2) above if such activities are part of a larger common plan of development, even though multiple, separate and distinct land development activities may take place at different times on different schedules.
Flood zone areas: 2Ft. or more above BFE | Floodplain Regulations |
Clearing, except that necessary to establish sediment control devices, shall not begin until all sediment control devices have been installed and have been stabilized.
Private utilities forbidden: No person shall be allowed to install, maintain or use any private utility such as a private water well, or other source of water supply other than that provided by the city within the city limits; with the exception of emergency use by health facilities or other public bodies approved for such use by the board of aldermen
Use of public sewers required.
Municipal numbers shall be composed of individual digits a minimum height of four (4) inches each and shall be posted on the building in such a manner as to be read from the street, avenue, or public way. On new buildings, numbers shall be posted prior to final inspection, and no occupancy certificate will be granted before a new building is properly numbered.
