Homeowner told to secure neighbor no‑objection letters before carport variance proceeds

The St. Tammany Parish Board of Adjustments postponed consideration of an after‑the‑fact variance request that would allow a 529‑square‑foot carport to remain as close as 2 feet from the front property line.

Homeowner Nanette Thorne told the board she was seeking a permit to comply with a court requirement and said she had signatures from neighbors on a sheet to indicate support. Planning staff and board members said signatures alone are insufficient; the board requires written letters explicitly stating no objection to the particular structure.

Board members recommended postponement so Thorne can obtain formal neighbor no‑objection letters that specify the carport at the stated location. A motion to postpone carried; staff advised the applicant on examples of acceptable neighbor letters and that there was no HOA to mediate the process.

The board gave no final ruling and will revisit the request once the applicant provides the required documentation.