St. Charles Parish - File #: 2006-0367

• File #: 2006-0367
• Version: 3
• Name: Moratorium on the construction of any new homes or mobile homes & RV parks on the East Bank of SCP until the present water treatment plant capacity can be evaluated, effect until June 30, 2007
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Failed
• File created: 11/6/2006
• In control: Parish Council
• On agenda: 12/4/2006
• Final action: 12/4/2006
• Title: An ordinance to enact a MORATORIUM on the approval of any new subdivisions and or the development of mobile home parks, RV parks, and the placement of mobile homes and RV's on property not currently zoned for such on the East Bank of St. Charles Parish until the present water treatment plant capacity can be evaluated, said Moratorium to remain in effect until June 30, 2007 or until the Sub-Aqueous Mississippi River Crossings are complete.
• Sponsors: April Black
• Indexes: P and Z (Dept. of), Waterworks (Dept. of)
• Related files: 2010-0077, 2013-0176, 1999-4803, 2006-0349, 2007-0377, 2020-0178, 2007-0349, 2006-0328, 1999-4794, 2007-0328, 2008-0215, 2006-0011, 2006-0012

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
12/4/2006	1	Parish Council	Amended	Pass
12/4/2006	2	Parish Council	Amended	Pass
12/4/2006	2	Parish Council	Public Hearing Requirements Satisfied
12/4/2006	3	Parish Council	Approved	Fail
11/6/2006	1	Council Member(s)	Introduced
11/6/2006	1	Parish Council	Publish/Scheduled for Public Hearing

2006-0367
INTRODUCED BY: APRIL BLACK, COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT V
ORDINANCE NO. __________
Title
An ordinance to enact a MORATORIUM on the approval of any new subdivisions and or the development of mobile home parks, RV parks, and the placement of mobile homes and RV's on property not currently zoned for such on the East Bank of St. Charles Parish until the present water treatment plant capacity can be evaluated, said Moratorium to remain in effect until June 30, 2007 or until the Sub-Aqueous Mississippi River Crossings are complete.
Body
WHEREAS, continued growth on the East Bank of St. Charles Parish at the post Katrina stage could affect the water supply which could be diminished by the summer of 2006; and,
WHEREAS, the water treatment capacity of the existing plants are presently at approximately 88% capacity and cannot exceed 90% capacity to allow down time for cleaning of filters and clarifiers; and,
WHEREAS, higher water consumption on the East Bank of St. Charles Parish could affect personal water usage as well as adequate supply of water for the Fire Departments; and,
WHEREAS, in order to allow the Director of Waterworks and the Parish Administration sufficient time to address and make recommendations regarding the East Bank of St. Charles Parish water treatment facilities, it is necessary to impose this Moratorium until recommendations can be provided to the Parish Council.
THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION I. That a MORATORIUM is hereby placed on the approval of any new subdivisions and or the development of mobile home parks, RV parks, and the placement of mobile home and RV's on property not currently zoned for such on the East Bank of St. Charles Parish until the present water treatment plant capacity can be evaluated.
SECTION II. That this MORATORIUM shall be in effect until June 30, 2007 or until such time as the Director of Waterworks provides written certification to the Parish Council that the Sub-Aqueous Mississ...