St. Tammany Parish Board of Adjustments : July 7, 2026

The St. Tammany Parish Board of Adjustments held a meeting on July 7, 2026, to consider several variance requests related to property development and land use. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of after-the-fact variances for structures such as a pavilion gazebo and a swimming pool, with conditions requiring the applicants to apply for the appropriate building permits. The board also approved variances for reduced rear yard setbacks for new residential construction and allowed an existing one-way driveway to remain despite exceeding the maximum permitted number of driveways, subject to signage and landscaping plan updates. The board emphasized compliance with drainage improvements and noted letters of no objection from neighbors in most cases. A motion to postpone one variance case to the next meeting was also approved. The meeting included candid discussions about adherence to building codes and the challenges of after-the-fact variance requests, highlighting the board's role in balancing ordinance enforcement with practical property improvements.