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The Livingston Parish Council held a zoning meeting on May 7, 2026, focusing primarily on several rezoning requests for residential development. Key discussions involved property owners seeking to rezone parcels from R1 to R1.5 and from commercial or small neighborhood business zoning to residential zoning to allow for additional housing units, including family compounds and single-family homes. The council deliberated on the implications of rezoning, subdivision potential, and compliance with zoning codes, emphasizing the need for proper site plans and surveys before approval. Motions to approve rezoning requests were made and seconded, with votes taken, including one case where the applicant chose to withdraw and resubmit with additional documentation. The council also addressed procedural matters such as the one-year waiting period for reapplication after denial by the council and clarified that this policy does not apply to the zoning commission. No direct contract awards or procurement actions were discussed, but the meeting involved decisions that could impact future residential development and related construction activities in the parish.