Louisiana § RS 33:4780.40 - Regulation authorized

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§ RS 33:4780.40. Regulation authorized

For the purpose of promoting the health, safety, morals, or general welfare of the community, the governing authorities of parishes, other than the parishes of Rapides, Jefferson, Sabine, and Webster, or their duly created boards of adjustment are hereby authorized to regulate and restrict the height, number of stories, and size of structures; the percentage of lots that may be occupied; courts and other open spaces; the density of population; and the location and use of the buildings, structures, and land for trade, industry, residence, or other purposes.  However, the zoning ordinances enacted by said governing authority and the acts of its zoning commission, board of adjustment, or zoning administrator shall be subject to judicial review on the grounds of abuse of discretion, unreasonable exercise of police powers, excessive use of the power herein granted, or the denial of the right of due process.  However, the right of judicial review of a zoning ordinance shall not be limited by the provisions of this Section.

Acts 1993, No. 201, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1994; Acts 1995, No. 35, §1.

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

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Section RS 33:4780.40 ("Regulation authorized") 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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