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The Livingston Parish Council Planning Commission held a meeting on September 3, 2026, focusing primarily on land use and development regulations. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of the final site plan for the Pipe and Steel Industrial Expansion, with engineering recommending approval after all comments were addressed. The commission also conducted a public hearing on an ordinance to amend the unified land development code to regulate power plants and electricity generating facilities, including standards for setbacks, noise, vegetation buffers, drainage, and decommissioning. The ordinance aims to proactively manage local impacts of such facilities, distinct from state utility regulation. Commissioners debated specifics such as the 500-foot setback, noise levels, and whether solar panels should be exempted or regulated separately. The ordinance includes provisions for permit fees to cover administrative costs. The commission voted to recommend approval of the ordinance, with one dissenting vote. Additional discussion addressed enforcement challenges, vegetation maintenance, and the importance of clear communication by commission members regarding personal versus official positions. No direct contract awards or vendor selections were reported, but the ordinance and site plan approvals have implications for future development and procurement activities in the parish.