Louisiana/Washington/Bogalusa
From Townsend Management Group Permit Database
Code Of Ordinances | Building Standards | Maps
| Zone | Uses | Min Lot Area | Max Building Height | Min Yard Requirements Lot Width | Min Yard Requirements Front Yard | Min Yard Requirements Side Yard | Min Yard Requirements Rear Yard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-1 | Single-family detached dwelling; garage apartment; | 9,600 Sq.Ft. Per Family | For all buildings except unattached one-story buildings of accessory use: | 80' | 30' | 12 | 12 |
| A-2 | Any use permitted in "A-1" Residence District; two-family dwellings; mobile homes, Etc | 6000Sq.Ft.
For garage apartment plus single-family dwelling and for each family more than one (1) in same building: 3,000 per family |
For all buildings except unattached one-story buildings of accessory use: | 50' | 20' | 7' | 7' |
| A-3 | Any use permitted in "A-2" Residence District; apartment house; rooming house; institution; accessory use, Etc.. | 3600Sq.Ft.
For garage apartment plus single-family dwelling and for each family more than one (1) in same building: 1,800 sq. ft. per family |
30' | 15' | 15' | 3' | |
| Supplementary District Regulations | Off Street Parking | Sup. Yard Requirements | Sheds & Accessory Buildings |
Permit Requirements:
- The Parish handles all Building Permits. The city is only responsible to verify that the project meets any zoning requirements and verify the flood zone where the project is going to be located. Contact Washington Parish Permit Office at 985-839-5456.
- Recorded Deed
- 911 Address
- If your address is outside of the Franklinton or Bogalusa City Limits, call the 911 Office at 985.839.5625 Ext. 1 to make your request. An office visit by you is NOT needed.
- Covenants/ Restrictions for Approved Subdivisions
- Sewer/Water/Plumbing Permit/SANITATION LETTER Franklinton: 985.839.2685 Bogalusa: 985.732.6619
- Gas Permit, Electrical Permit, Mechanical Permit (Water Recovery Towers/AC )
- Plot Plan by CTH
- Survey of Property (No less than 1 year)
- Property Floodplain Determination
- Preliminary Elevation Certificate (for properties in a flood zone) Application
- Flood Plain Permit (If in Special Hazard Flood Zone)
- Culvert Permit
May Need:
- Logging Permit
- Demolition Permit
- Washington Parish Contractor Registration
Flood Zones: Flood Hazard Reduction
Effective FIRM. All Zones: Lowest Flood to be at or above BFE. | AO/AH zones: above the base flood elevation or the highest adjacent grade at least as high as the depth number specified in feet on the community's FIRM (at least two (2) feet if no depth number is specified)
