St.Tammany/Folsom
Village of Folsom | Building Permit & Other information | Code of Ordinances, More Ordinances | Building Regulations
Residential lots shall in no case be less than 100 feet wide nor less than 20,000 square feet in area, unless a lot of record before the adoption of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived. The minimum depth of building setback lines shall be 30 feet in front, 15 feet on sides, and 20 percent of the depth of the lot in the rear.
| Zoning | Code | Front | Side | Rear | Min. Lot Area | Width | Length | Height | Parking |
| Suburban Residential | A-1 | 50' | 15' | Greater of 20% or 25 | 2.5 acres | 300' | 35' | 2 per dwelling unit for all single family units | |
| Low-Density Residential | A-2 | 50' | 15' | Greater of 20% or 20 | 40,000 Sq.Ft. | 150' | 35' | ||
| Single-Family Residential | A-3 | 20' | 5' +one additional foot for each one foot in
building height over 20 feet above natural grade. However, for structures located on corner lots, there shall be a side yard setback from the side street of no less than ten feet. |
Greater of 20% or 20 | 7,200 Sq.Ft. | 60' | 35' | ||
| Single-Family Planned Residential | A-4 | 35' | A combined total of 20 feet shall be required for side yards, but in no case shall any building be located any closer than ten feet from the side property line, except in the case of the side yard abutting the street right-of-way, the required side yard shall be a minimum of 20 feet. | Greater of 20% or 25 | 20,000 Sq.Ft. Per Family | 35' | |||
| High Density Residential | A-5 | 20' | There shall be two side yards, one on each side of the building, having a minimum width of five feet each. In the case of a side yard abutting the street right-of-way, the required side yard shall be a minimum of 15 feet. | Greater of 20% or 20 | 8,400 Sq.Ft. | 60' | 120' |
Permit Requirements:
- 911 Address & The assessment #/parcel #
- Recorded Deed
- Survey of Property W/ Flood Zone
- Plot Plan by Surveyor
- Onsite Wastewater Permit from La. Dept. of Health (Fire Marshall Approval where applicable)
- A-1, A-2, A-3 On lots without central water facilities, any well must be 50 feet from any sewer disposal unit.
- Water User's Agreement
- Application to have water service turned-on shall be made in writing to the municipal clerk.
- Preliminary Elevation Certificate (If in Flood Zone)
- Plot Drainage Plan
- Duct Leakage Certification
- Residential Impact Fee
- Signed Building/Compliance Agreement
- All construction shall meet state building, fire, plumbing and electrical codes. No building permit shall be issued until a written statement has been received by the applicant that all state building codes will be complied with the village shall have authority to inspect all construction under a permit to ensure compliance with these provisions.
Notes:
ROW's + curb, gutter pavemen & open ditch pavement
Driveway culverts shall be approved by the village engineer, based on an engineering plan for drainage, provided by the developer and other sources. Driveway culverts shall be a minimum diameter of 15 inches and provided by the developer or owner of lot of record. Culvert pipe used in open ditch construction shall comply with state department of transportation and development specifications, shall conform to ASTM specifications for the material used, and additional end treatments shall be of reinforced concrete. Drains in ditches under driveways shall extend three feet beyond the top edge of the drive shoulder for each foot of elevation of the drive above the ditch bottom.
Carport. A carport attached to or detached from the main building may be constructed in a required side yard and may be attached to an enclosed accessory building provided that no wall of such accessory building is less than 60 feet from the front lot line nor less than three feet from the side lot line. Every part of the projection of such carport shall be at least two feet from the side lot lines, the combined length of such carport and accessory building not more than 30 feet, and the height of such carport or accessory building not more than 13 feet. A carport attached to the main building may be enclosed on the rear side and on the side nearest the side lot line.
