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Commission approves rural-overlay for 24-acre farm parcel; petitioner says barn will be about 2,800 sq ft
Summary
The Planning & Zoning Commission approved adding a rural overlay to a 24-acre L1 parcel to permit larger agricultural accessory structures. Petitioner said the additional buildings are for open-air storage and tractor implements; neighbors asked about potential building coverage limits.
The St. Tammany Parish Planning and Zoning Commission voted to add the rural overlay to a 24-acre parcel zoned L1, allowing agricultural support structures larger than the ordinary accessory limit.
Staff explained that adding the rural overlay to an existing L1 (large-lot residential) classification enables agricultural uses consistent with the overlay’s…
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