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Municipalities

Cities: Denham Springs, Walker

Towns: Albany, Livingston, Springfield

Villages: French Settlement, Killian, Port Vincent

Census-designated Place: Watson

Unincorporated Communities: Colyell, Corbin, Doyle, Frost, Georgeville, Head of Island, Holden, Maurepas ,Magnolia ,Satsuma, Springville (Centerville), Whitehall

Zoning Regulations


Zoning District	Full Name	Min. Lot Size	Max Density	Min. Lot Width (Frontage)	Front Setback	Side	Rear
AG	Agricultural	3 acres	N/A	160'	25'	7'	20'
R-1	Rural Single Family Residential	1 Acre	N/A	80'	25'	7'	30'
R-1.5* (Inactive)	Single Family Residential	N/A	2.5 units/ acre	70'	25'	7'	30'
R-2	Single Family Residential	7,200 sf	4 units/ acre	40'	25'	7' over 65' width, 6' under 65'	20'
R-3* (Inactive)	Garden Homes Residential	4,000 sf	7 units/ acre	40'	25'	7' over 65' width, 6' under 65'	20'
MU	Mixed-Use Planned Development	9,000 sf		75', min. length= 120'	differs	differs	differs
RR	Riverfront Residential	0.5 acre		70'	25'	7'	40'

Permit Requirements

911 Address- 911 Communications Division, (225) 686-3232
Land Clearing Permit- not rolled out by Parish yet, will be implemented soon (per Planning office as of 7.2.2025)
Recorded Deed
Survey of Property
Request for Flood Zone Determination (Attach copy to MyGovernmentOnline.org file)
Preliminary Elevation Certificate (flood zone only)
Under Construction Elevation Certificate (flood zone only)
Final Elevation Certificate (flood zone only)
La. Department of Health Onsite Wastewater Permit- to be applied for ONLY AFTER building permit has been issued! (225-686-1786).
Culvert Inspection/Permit
- 225-686-3030 -Public works.

Minor Resubdivisions and Combination of Lots

Resubdivision of land into nine (9) lots or less is referred to as a minor subdivision. The landowner or registered agent and the Parish Planning Director shall review and sign the plat for the minor subdivision. The Planning Director may send the minor re-sub to the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Parish Council if needed. The Parish Planning Director shall notify the Councilmember in whose district the re-sub is located.

Requirements for Minor Resubdivisions

All divisions shall be cumulative and not resubdivided within a 24 month period, unless as a subdivision compliant with major subdivision requirements. Property of 5 acres or more, where conveyance has occurred (act of sale, donation, etc.) shall begin the 24 month period upon date of conveyance. (In laymen's terms: If you buy property or someone donates it to you, you can't resubdivide it to create new lots for at least 2 years from the date of sale or donation).
Minimum area of sixteen thousand (16,000) square feet and a minimum footage of eighty (80’) feet where an approved individual mechanical plant is to be utilized, Minimum area of twelve thousand (12,000) square feet and a minimum footage of sixty (60’) feet where an approved individual mechanical plant is utilized and is followed by fifty (50’) feet of modified absorption field. Minimum area of ten thousand (10,000) square feet and a minimum footage of fifty (50) feet where there is a Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals approved community sewer system available.
Maximum of 7 lots per division if ANY of the 7 lots is less than 1 acre.
Maximum of 4 lots per division if ANY of the 4 lots is less than 1 acre AND a private, non-public road or servitude exists or is created. Servitude must be minimum 60' wide.
Maximum of 9 lots per division when ALL lots are over 1 acre.
Maximum of 5 lots per division when ALL lots are over 1 acre AND a private, non-public road or servitude exists or is created. Servitude must be minimum 60' wide.
Any division that utilizes the 60' access servitude with a mandatory "buyer beware" affidavit must note on the plat that the Parish Council has no agreement or obligation to take in or maintain the access road. Must read: "BUYER BEWARE—-THE STREETS, ROADS, SERVITUDES AND RIGHTS OF WAY IN THIS SUBDIVISION WILL NOT BE MAINTAINED BY THE LIVINGSTON PARISH COUNCIL OR ANY OTHER PUBLIC BODY."
Any division OVER 4 LOTS MUST post a sign with the following requirements: "two (2) signs that will be placed corner to corner in a V-shaped formation that shall each be measured four (4') foot by eight (8') foot. The sign shall be black and white sign with a minimum of four (4") inch-high letters located with no obstructions within five (5') feet of the nearest public right-of-way leading to the original filing, any new additional filing, and any other entrance or road tied to the development for connectivity purposes. The bottom of the sign shall be at least four (4') feet from the ground. Twenty-five (25%) percent of the sign may be dedicated for advertising purposes and graphics, provided such area is contiguous. The sign shall be erected at least ten (10) days prior to the submission of the application to the Planning Department. The sign must remain visible and upright until final approval. Failure to keep the sign visible and upright is cause for project work to be stopped by the Parish and review engineer until the sign is corrected. The developer is responsible for any and all associated costs including attorney fees. The sign shall be titled "A Subdivision Is Proposed For This Site" and shall contain the following information: a. Name, address and working telephone number of the O/D/S. b. Name of subdivision or development. c. Number of lots. d. Number of acres in the development. e. Email address."
ANY division involving 5 lots or more MUST provide a Wetlands delineation! Not required on minor subdivisions of 4 lots or less.
FULL Criteria for surveys and maps may be found here.

Upon receipt of a plat, the Parish Council clerk and drainage districts are notified in writing of the receipt of submission. The Planning Department will have 20 working days to approve or produce a letter of objection to the property owner, and the Councilmember for that district. The 20 working days will begin after erection of a sign on site and plat submission.

Building Permit Fees

Based on valuation, $45 per sq ft, living ONLY. Up to $100,000= .20%. $100,001- $500,000= $200 for the first $100,000, plus $1.75 for each additional thousand in valuation.

Plan review fee= $100.

Roofing permit fee= $100 PLUS $1.00 per roofing square. To calculate squares, multiply the total square footage of the home under beam times .0149. Round that number up and multiply times $1.

Total of all above fees= permit fee.

Notes

Temporary power account numbers are obtained by CT Homes, per Livingston Parish regulations.

Sewer permits may not be issued until a valid building permit has been issued.

Parish uses Effective FIRM, most accurate info available is on GIS Portal.

AS OF FEBRUARY 1, 2025- PROPERTIES IN A FLOOD ZONE MUST USE 2' OF FREEBOARD!

AS OF FEBRUARY 1, 2025- AN ENGINEERED FOUNDATION PLAN IS REQUIRED IF THE HOME IS TO BE ELEVATED 52" (4.3') OR MORE!

Driveway culvert installation (Residents must purchase their own culvert) Phone: 225-686-3030

All inspections may be scheduled through calling the office at 225-686-3021 during the hours of 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday thru Thursday.

Contacts

Planning and Development- 225-686-3062

DeeDee Delatte, Floodplain Manager- 225-686-3021

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