St. Tammany Parish Government Planning Meeting July 14, 2026

The St. Tammany Parish Government Planning Meeting held on July 14, 2026, focused extensively on land use and subdivision planning matters. Key procurement-related discussions included multiple requests for postponements of subdivision concept plans to allow for additional review and corrections, particularly for the Beico Creek Preserve and Oak Harbor Reserve projects. The commission addressed several minor subdivision approvals, often involving waivers for lot width and construction requirements. A significant portion of the meeting was devoted to a major amendment to the Oak Harbor Planned Unit Development (PUD), which proposed reducing minimum lot sizes and increasing residential density; this item was postponed to allow for further information and community concerns, especially regarding drainage and infrastructure impacts. Other agenda items included requests to enter parish rights-of-way for drainage improvements and property access, all of which were approved. The meeting also featured detailed discussions on drainage, green space, and environmental impacts related to new subdivisions, with public comments emphasizing concerns about flooding and neighborhood compatibility. Motions to approve or postpone various subdivision plans and amendments were taken, reflecting a cautious approach to balancing development with community and environmental considerations.