Zoning District R-1 (Single-Family Residential).  


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  • Permitted Uses:

    Single-family dwellings (excluding mobile homes); parish parks and playgrounds and facilities in conjunction therewith; libraries; museums; churches; public schools; private schools (except business and trade); private recreational uses; private gardens; private nurseries; private garages; home occupations; accessory uses; fire and police stations.

    Permitted as Exceptions by Board of Adjustment:

    Railroads; temporary commercial amusements or recreational developments; temporary buildings used in connection with construction; institutions; day nurseries; kindergartens; [and] mobile homes.

    Permitted Signs:

    Business signs not over 2 square feet. One sign per lot. Plus one sign identifying each subdivision not to exceed 10 feet in height and 32 square feet in size.

    Maximum Floor Area:

    None.

    Maximum Height of Main Building:

    35 feet.

    Lot Requirements (subject to Louisiana State Sanitary Code, Chapter 13):

    Minimum lot area: 20,000 square feet.

    Front yard: 30 feet.

    Side yard: Total: 20% of lot width, minimum 10 feet.

    Rear yard: 20% of lot depth. Not required to exceed 25 feet.