East Baton Rouge/Central

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Zoning Setbacks
Zoning	Code	Front	Sides	Rear	Width	Area	Coverage %	Roof Pitch
Residential Single Family	R-1	35	12.5	30	125	one-half acre (21,780 square feet)	50%	The pitch ratio of the main roof of any residential structure must be, at a minimum, 6:12 for at least 50 percent of the building elevation(s) facing a roadway(s). This roof pitch requirement shall only be applicable to new residential construction; not renovations to existing residences or the replacement of a damaged or destroyed residence.
Residential Single Family	R-2	15' Frontloaded garages shall have a minimum front yard setback of 25 feet.	the greater of seven and one-half feet or ten percent of the Lot Width.	25	75	10,500 Sq.Ft.	50%	The pitch ratio of the main roof of any residential structure must be, at a minimum, 6:12 for at least 50 percent of the building elevation(s) facing a roadway(s). This roof pitch requirement shall only be applicable to new residential construction; not renovations to existing residences or the replacement of a damaged or destroyed residence.
Single Family attached & Multi	R-3	15 Frontloaded garages shall have a minimum front yard setback of 25 feet.	the greater of six feet or ten percent of the Lot Width.	25	60	7,200 square feet for single-family detached dwellings	65%	Roof Pitch: The pitch ratio of the main roof of any residential structure must be, at a minimum, 6:12 for at least 50 percent of the building elevation(s) facing a roadway(s). This roof pitch requirement shall only be applicable to new residential construction; not renovations to existing residences or the replacement of a damaged or destroyed residence.

Permit Requirements:

911 Address
Recorded Deed
Flood Zone Determination (Required for all properties)
Survey of Property
Prelim, Form board certificate, & Final elevation certificate (Required for all properties)
Floodplain Development Permit if in Flood Zone
Plot Plan by CT Homes
Fill mitigation plan (for properties in a flood zone)
"Land disturbance permit" The floodplain manager may approve the issuance of a disturbance permit for the deposit of up to 12 inches of fill on a site without a geotechnical report; however, no disturbance permit for the placement of more than 12 inches of fill shall be issued except for soil to be deposited in engineered lifts in accordance with a geotechnical report establishing compaction requirements prepared by a licensed engineer certified in soil mechanics and in accordance with a topography plan prepared by a licensed civil engineer which does not negatively impact surrounding properties or the public drainage infrastructure.
Onsite Wastewater Permit from L.H.S. 47 (State Board of health permit to install on-site sewage disposal system)
- Sewer impact fee- all new connections
Electrical, Mech, Plumbing
DOTD Driveway & Drainage approval (if on Highway) Information
Culvert Permit (Includes Requirements, If on Central Highway)
City-Parish Traffic Engineering Approval (If on Parish Highway)
Dust Free Paving (Waivers for rural/agriculture zones available)
ResCheck Energy Analysis
Compaction Test (If more than 8" of Fill)

Two complete sets of plans including:
- Site Location. Designer's name, address & Phone number
- Roof pitch requirements per ordinance NO. 2022-21
- Design criteria & windspeed (Structure Specific) Per 2021 IRC
- Structural details for foundation, walls, floors, & roof. Provide load path & point load locations from roof ridge to foundation. Also show Braces Wall Locations per IRC R602.10
- Trusses or any engineered lumber usage with required engineering information from the supplier. This must be submitted at the time of application unless written release is obtained from the building official
- *NO MARKINGS SHOULD BE ON ANY PLANS

*In accordance with the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance, the Fill for sites designated as "fill restricted" must be mitigated. The approval is obtained from Central's Engineering Dept.

May Need Landscaping/Tree removal permit

Mailbox regulations from the USPS

Generators require permits