Zoning Commission - September 9, 2026

The Ascension Parish Zoning Commission held a meeting on September 9, 2026, primarily focused on zoning amendments and development code updates. Key procurement-related discussions included a zoning review for a proposed Walmart Neighborhood Market development, where commissioners debated traffic impact, zoning classifications, and community concerns before recommending approval with some dissent. The commission also considered amendments to the Unified Land Development Code to regulate high impact development facilities, including data centers, with motions passed to require community meetings prior to application submission and to mandate that such facilities bear full costs for power infrastructure upgrades. Additional discussions addressed noise level standards and zoning exclusions for certain areas. A conditional use permit for a telecommunications tower was approved. The meeting concluded with a commissioner’s resignation announcement and remarks emphasizing transparency in local governance. Several motions related to zoning approvals, ordinance amendments, and procedural requirements were passed, setting the stage for further review by the Ascension Parish Council.