Livingston Special Planning and zoning meeting

The Livingston Parish Council held a special Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on May 12, 2026, primarily focused on reviewing and discussing proposed changes to the Unified Development Code (UDC). The meeting included a detailed walkthrough of various articles within the UDC, addressing zoning designations, subdivision regulations, mobile home placement, drainage and roadway standards, and special use permits, including hazardous waste and telecommunications towers. Key procurement-related discussions involved clarifying administrative procedures for subdivision approvals, family partitions, and mobile home waivers to reduce the number of waivers requiring council approval. The council also discussed the reactivation of the R3 zoning designation, with mixed opinions and a suggestion for further public hearings before any reactivation. Additionally, the meeting covered updates to roadway design standards and drainage requirements, referencing ongoing coordination with public works and council members. No contract awards or vendor selections were discussed, but the meeting set the stage for future adoption of the UDC with a planned schedule for council introduction and public hearings. The meeting concluded with an emphasis on the UDC as a living document subject to future amendments and the importance of clear procedural language to guide development and zoning decisions.