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Council adds first reading of ordinance lowering Colonial Club setback from 45 to 40 feet
Summary
Council members voted to add and then introduce Ordinance 2025-16 for first reading, which would amend an existing ordinance to reduce a setback requirement on Colonial Club from 45 feet to 40 feet for a set of lots on the newer side of the street.
The Harahan City Council on Oct. 16 voted to add Ordinance 2025-16 to the meeting agenda (motion by Councilman Ricks, second by Councilman Asbill) and later formally introduced the ordinance for first reading. The measure would amend Ordinance 19-23 to reduce the setback requirement from 45 feet to 40 feet on the newer side of Colonial Club (described in the meeting as the Lehi side), affecting approximately 15 lots.
Why it matters: Council members said the mismatch in setback requirements (some lots at 45 feet, others at 40 feet) is causing difficulty for homeowners and builders to fit house plans within current building criteria. The proposed change applies to lots on the newer side of the street and would not alter side-yard setbacks.
Details: The amendment was introduced from the floor and placed on first reading; council recorded a 5-0 vote to add the item to the agenda. Council members said the block in question is about 150 feet deep and that the change was originally set when the ordinance was adopted in 2021. The ordinance will return for required subsequent readings.
Next steps: Because the item was introduced for first reading, staff will schedule the second reading and any public hearings required under the city's ordinance-adoption process.
