Jefferson Parish |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter 40. COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE |
Article XXVII. GAMING AND ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT |
§ 40-497. Permitted uses.
(a)
Casinos and gaming establishments, provided the following conditions and criteria are met.
(1)
The minimum site area shall not be less than seven (7) acres.
(2)
The gaming establishment shall be located a minimum of five hundred (500) feet from any residential district, and the nearest property line of any school, church or place of worship, and park or recreation area.
(3)
The gaming establishment shall be located a minimum of one thousand (1,000) feet from any pawn shop and commercial check cashing establishment.
(4)
The building site shall be located on an interstate or major arterial street as identified on the Jefferson Parish Thoroughfare Plan.
(5)
Approval is obtained from the Jefferson Parish Council in accordance with Article XL, Special Permitted Uses.
(Ord. No. 20783, § 3(XIII-H(2)), 9-22-99; Ord. No. 23292, § 26, 5-7-08)