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Votes at a glance: St. Charles Parish Council approves contracts, zoning and code amendments
Summary
The council voted on a series of ordinances and resolutions, including approval of contracts for flood and utility projects, a zoning amendment to transfer coastal zone duties temporarily, and a change to the derelict‑vehicle test; all items passed or were otherwise acted on as noted.
At the meeting the St. Charles Parish Council considered and voted on multiple ordinances, resolutions and appointments. Below is a concise summary of each formal action read into the record and the outcome announced by the chair.
- File 2025‑0094: Cooperative endeavor with the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs to provide office space in the parish courthouse. Outcome: passed unanimously.
- File 2025‑0095 (amended): Ordinance temporarily transferring functions of the Coastal Zone Management Advisory Committee to the Planning Commission on an interim basis. Councilwoman O'Daniels moved to amend the sunset period from 18 months to six months; the amendment and the ordinance as amended passed unanimously. Council directed staff to support training for the interim panel.
- File 2025‑0096: Technical amendment adding the definition of base flood elevation to the parish flood damage prevention code (NFIP compliance). Outcome: passed unanimously.
- File 2025‑0097: Technical amendment adding language that water supply…
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