2006-0056
INTRODUCED BY: ALBERT LAQUE, PARISH PRESIDENT
(Department of Planning & Zoning)
ORDINANCE NO. ____________
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An ordinance to amend the St. Charles Parish Zoning Ordinance to regulate temporary emergency housing sites when a federal disaster has been declared so that such sites shall not exist for more than 3 years and shall pay for impacts to the public infrastructure.
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WHEREAS, the potential for southeast Louisiana to be affected by disaster has become evident with Hurricanes Katrina and Rita; and,
WHEREAS, the recovery of the region from such disasters requires that people be able to reside close to their homes and workplaces; and,
WHEREAS, recovery from such disasters also may require that relief workers, first responders, insurance adjusters, contractors, engineers, and volunteers from other parts of the country are able to reside temporarily near affected areas; and,
WHEREAS, such temporary residence should be permitted but also must be regulated such that it does not adversely impact local infrastructure or property values; and,
WHEREAS, the St. Charles Parish Council wishes to protect the health, safety, welfare, and property values of the citizens of St. Charles Parish by ensuring that such temporary residence meets all State and Federal regulations and that temporary residences expire when the recovery needs of the region are met,
THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION I: That Appendix A. Section X. is amended to add the following:
H. Exceptions and Modifications to provisions of this Zoning Ordinance for construction, location, and/or operation of Temporary Emergency Housing. Notwithstanding other provisions of this Ordinance than those referenced, any person, firm, or public entity wishing to construct, locate, and/or operate temporary emergency housing developments in the aftermath of an event federally declared as a disaster shall comply with the following:
1. Definitions
a. Temporary Busi...
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