Ascension Parish Council - June 4, 2026

The Ascension Parish Council held a meeting on June 4, 2026, where several procurement and zoning matters were addressed. The council approved the selection of GIS Engineering Incorporated for the Central Parish Drainage Assistance Program contract. They also approved the bid for the official journal to Gonzalez Weekly Citizen and the Dville Chief USA Today network. Multiple ordinances related to zoning changes were introduced and passed, including rezoning properties to heavy industrial, crossroads commercial, and mixed-use designations. Amendments to the Unified Land Development Code concerning site requirements, sign standards, and definitions were also approved. Additionally, the council discussed transportation impact fees based on a recent engineering study and approved updates to the fee schedule. The meeting included motions to enter and reconvene from executive sessions related to ongoing litigation and confidential negotiations with industrial developers for the Riverplex Mega Park industrial development site. Public comments were heard on zoning matters, reflecting community concerns about industrial expansion and land use changes.