# Parish President's Advisory Committee on Permitting & Planning 11-5-2026

The Parish President’s Advisory Committee on Permitting & Planning met November 5, 2026, without a quorum, so it could not approve minutes or take formal action. Staff discussed a more proactive fats, oils, and grease (FOG) program for food-service establishments, including a water-bill fee averaging about $300 annually, and efforts to educate and inspect businesses. Building Permits, Engineering, and Planning reported process improvements underway, including permit navigators, staff training and certifications, online applications, clearer customer status information, and automation in the MGO permitting portal. Staff also noted a forthcoming state-established $10 permit fee that local jurisdictions will be required to enforce.

Planning reported that consultant Camaros is drafting a Unified Development Code (UDC) rewrite, while subconsultant FLAG is auditing permitting processes and advising on MGO improvements; no contract amounts or procurement decisions were stated. The first draft of UDC regulations is expected in 2027, with further public and stakeholder input planned. The parish is also developing a quarterly regulatory updates newsletter and considering how to fund Building Permits and Planning through fees or other revenue rather than the general fund. The committee tentatively scheduled its next meeting for May 6, 2027. No motions, votes, contract awards, or spending approvals occurred.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Information Technology, Environment
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** November 05, 2026

### Sources
- [Parish President's Advisory Committee on Permitting & Planning 11-5-2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrvyyktbMnA) - Jeff Parish TV