§ 25-118. Lack of a comprehensive land use plan.

The Jefferson EDGE has also identified the lack of a master land use plan as well as the lack of an updated zoning ordinance as major land use issues affecting economic development in Jefferson Parish. Land use is currently governed by a zoning ordinance introduced in 1958 and re-adopted in 1966. Jefferson Parish has not adopted a major land use plan, a thoroughfare plan or a drainage plan. In lieu of a master plan for development, Jefferson Parish has relied on a series of studies of key development areas. In addition, the municipal areas within the parish are responsible for their own planning and development.

Jefferson Parish has made the decision to adopt a comprehensive plan to ensure orderly and efficient development and redevelopment of the parish. The comprehensive plan will also assist in economic development by establishing an overall "guide" to land use and development in the parish.

(Ord. No. 21939, § 1, 8-6-03; Ord. No. 23292, § 42, 5-7-08)