Louisiana § RS 33:140.212 - Definitions
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§ RS 33:140.212. Definitions
The following terms wherever used or referred to in this Chapter shall have the following meanings unless a different meaning is clearly indicated in the context:
(1) "Governing body" means the legislative body, commission, council, board of aldermen, police jury, or other body charged with governing the parish or municipality.
(2) "Master plan" means the comprehensive plan of the parish or municipality.
(3) "Smart growth development" means one or more works, undertakings and activities for the development, redevelopment, improvement, construction, rehabilitation or conservation of structures, facilities and appurtenances in an area which is intended to result in a new community including the activities to carry out a new community development plan which may do the following:
(a) Mix land uses together.
(b) Create a range of housing opportunities and choices.
(c) Create walkable neighborhoods which include schools and grocery stores.
(d) Foster distinctive, attractive communities with a strong sense of place.
(e) Preserve open space, farmland, natural beauty, and critical environmental areas.
(f) Provide a variety of transportation choices.
Acts 2016, No. 620, §1, eff. June 17, 2016.
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