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Hammond council introduces 365‑day moratorium on group homes after neighborhood concerns
Summary
The Hammond City Council introduced a one‑year moratorium on new group homes, assisted‑living and related facility applications to allow time for zoning and siting rules to be reviewed. Councilmembers and residents debated scope, legal exposure and variance options; staff said variances remain available.
Hammond, La. — The Hammond City Council on Nov. 18 introduced an ordinance placing a temporary 365‑day moratorium on accepting and processing applications for group homes, group care and several related facility types while officials study zoning and siting rules.
Councilman Wells, who placed the item on the agenda, told the council he had repeatedly observed new group homes appear in residential neighborhoods and said he wanted a pause to “protect a group home from appearing by your house.” He cited police and emergency responses tied to several locations in his district as a…
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