§ 33-6.6.4. Neighborhood norm.

The parish council, to maintain the stability and uniqueness of residential neighborhoods, may consider neighborhood norm as defined in this section, in granting or denying the request for subdivision approval where the lot(s) to be created are not in conformity with the characteristics of the existing lots in the immediate area. The planning director shall determine "neighborhood norm" based on the following factors:

(1)

The immediate area is the area that consists of two (2) street blocks on either or both sides of a street and not less than six hundred (600) feet from subject property.

(2)

The neighborhood is an area possessing identifiable characteristics that are common to the properties or lots within a subdivision or portion thereof, that may be demarcated by a street, highway, canal or water course.

(3)

General purpose or intent of the original lot layout within the subdivision in general, and in particular, within the immediate area of subject property.

(4)

The predominant front footage (lot width) within the immediate area of subject property.

(5)

The predominant square footage (lot area) of the lots within the immediate area of subject property.

(6)

The average lot area and/or lot frontage within the immediate area of subject property.

(7)

The predominant lot depth within the immediate area of subject property.

(8)

The orientation of lots within the immediate area of the property.

(9)

Neighborhood stability relative to the frequency of re-subdivision of lots within the immediate area of subject property.

(Ord. No. 24989 , § VI, 8-12-15)