1999-4933
INTRODUCED BY: CURTIS T. JOHNSON, SR., COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT V
(Department of Planning & Zoning)
ORDINANCE NO.___________
Title
An ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Appendix A, the Parish of St. Charles Zoning Ordinance of 1981, by adding Subsection J. to Section VI, whereby establishing a zoning district for aviation uses to be identified as the AV-1 Aviation District.
Body
WHEREAS, The St. Charles Parish Council desires to implement zoning criteria specific to aviation uses; and,
WHEREAS, such zoning criteria will ensure compatibility of aviation uses with surrounding land uses; and,
WHEREAS, the effect of these land use regulations shall guide the safe and uniform development of future aviation uses and expansions to existing uses in St. Charles Parish.
THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION I. That the St. Charles Parish Code of Ordinances, Appendix A, Section VI. is hereby amended through the addition of Subsection J, (Aviation District). The subsection will read as follows:
J. AV-1. Aviation District
Policy statement
This district provides for airports, airfields, airstrips, aviation-related facilities and compatible industrial operations of all types. Certain aviation-related uses and other uses which may require compliance with certain conditions to ensure compatibility with other land uses in the district and in St. Charles Parish as a whole are permitted only conditionally, as provided herein. Residential uses are specifically excluded, except for airport hotel facilities and overnight facilities on the premises for employed public safety personnel, watchmen and/or caretakers.
1. Use Regulations:
a. Only the following uses are authorized as permitted uses within land specified as AV-1 (Aviation District):
(1) All uses permitted in the C-3 zoning district, subject to C-3 regulations.
(2) Airports (exclusive of any use listed or described in Subsection J.2. of this section as a special permit use...
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