§ 33-3.1. Purpose.

(a)

The intent of the parish council is to move all of its zoning regulations to Chapter 33. During the transition, the zoning provisions of this chapter and in Chapter 40 of this Code supplement each other. To the extent that this chapter lacks provisions and standards common to all districts and procedures for applying, administering and enforcing its regulations, the provisions, standards, and procedures of Chapter 40 shall apply; to the extent that the provisions of this chapter conflict with the provisions of Chapter 40, the provisions of this chapter shall prevail. All references to the UDC refer to Chapter 33 of this Code.

(b)

Pursuant to state law, the Parish Charter, and the comprehensive plan in Article VI, Chapter 25 planning and development of this Code, the regulations of this Article have the purposes of section 33-1.4 of this UDC and further are designed to:

(1)

Lessen congestion in the streets;

(2)

Promote safety from fire, flooding, and other dangers;

(3)

Provide adequate light and air;

(4)

Prevent the overcrowding of land;

(5)

Distribute land uses to meet the physical, social, cultural, and economic needs of present and future populations;

(6)

Ensure that new development is compatible with surrounding development in use, character, and size;

(7)

Provide for land uses that serve important public needs;

(8)

Promote mixed-use buildings and mixed-use neighborhoods at appropriate locations;

(9)

Promote residential development infill housing while enhancing the quality of residential neighborhoods;

(10)

Encourage retail development along major transportation corridors and in regional, community, and neighborhood centers;

(11)

Promote employment generators and the commercial and industrial land uses that comprise their core;

(12)

Protect and preserve places and areas of historical, cultural, or architectural importance and significance; and

(13)

Protect natural resources.

(c)

In accordance with the foregoing purposes, this article establishes regulations governing the following:

(1)

The location and use of buildings, other structures, and land for residential, commercial, industrial, or other purposes;

(2)

The height, number of stories, and size of buildings and other structures;

(3)

The percentage of a lot that may be occupied;

(4)

The size of yards and other open spaces; and

(5)

Population density.

(Ord. No. 24989 , § III, 8-12-15)