Louisiana § RS 33:4731 - Regulating building construction and limiting business areas in municipalities of over 50,000

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:4731 — Regulating building construction and limiting business areas in municipalities of over 50,000, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ RS 33:4731. Regulating building construction and limiting business areas in municipalities of over 50,000

The governing authority of municipalities of more than fifty thousand inhabitants may by ordinance define and regulate the kind, style, and manner of construction of buildings and other edifices which may be erected on certain designated streets and thoroughfares and may permit or prohibit the establishment and operation of businesses and trades within designated limits.

Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 33:4731

What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:4731 cover?

Section RS 33:4731 ("Regulating building construction and limiting business areas in municipalities of over 50,000") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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