St. Tammany Parish Board of Adjustments : May 11, 2026

The St. Tammany Parish Board of Adjustments held a meeting on May 11, 2026, where they reviewed multiple variance requests related to property setbacks, buffer reductions, and signage within the parish. Key procurement-related discussions included approvals and denials of variances affecting land use and construction, such as reducing street buffers for parking expansions, after-the-fact variances for fences, and setbacks for residential and accessory structures. The board also addressed a request for a digital monument sign variance, which was ultimately denied due to concerns about precedent and community opposition. Motions were passed to approve most variance requests with conditions, including timelines for permit acquisition and compliance with landscaping requirements. Additionally, the board discussed an upcoming amendment to the unified development code to incorporate training requirements into the ordinance, signaling future policy changes that may impact procurement and development activities.