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Council defers proposed setback change for Colonial-area lots; seeks clearer language
Harahan City Council · November 21, 2025
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Summary
Councilman Ricks introduced an ordinance to reduce a neighborhood setback from 45 to 40 feet while allowing a limited porch encroachment; after discussion about development agreements and neighborhood expectations, the council voted to defer for rewritten verbiage and supporting documents.
On first reading, the Harahan City Council discussed a proposed amendment to local development rules that would reduce a setback requirement from 45 feet to 40 feet for certain lots and allow a five-foot porch encroachment for non-living space.
Councilman Ricks said the change is aimed at…
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