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Parish council overrides planning commission approval in Lewisburg zoning dispute, citing infrastructure and flood concerns
Summary
After hours of public comment and deliberation, the St. Tammany Parish Council voted 8–4 (with two absent) to override the planning commission’s approval of a rezoning that would have split a 1.01‑acre lot in historic Lewisburg into two half‑acre lots. Opponents cited narrow streets, drainage and septic concerns; proponents argued the change was consistent with local patterns and offered deed restrictions.
The St. Tammany Parish Council on April 9 voted to override the planning commission’s approval of a rezoning application in Lewisburg that would permit splitting a 1.01‑acre parcel into two roughly half‑acre lots.
Neighbors including members of the Lewisburg Civic Association and long‑time residents described narrow roads, a lack of hydrants and public utilities, marshy soils and potential…
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