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Plaquemines Parish Council adopts temporary moratorium on new billboards
Summary
The council adopted Ordinance No. 26-78 on June 11, 2026, stopping acceptance of new permit applications for billboards and outdoor advertising structures over 100 square feet while sign regulations are reviewed; the measure passed 7–0 with one member present but not voting and one absent.
The Plaquemines Parish Council on June 11 adopted Ordinance No. 26-78, temporarily halting the acceptance of new permit applications for billboards and outdoor advertising structures exceeding 100 square feet while the council reviews proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance.
Council Member Chris Schulz moved the ordinance and Council Member Brian Champagne seconded. The measure passed with seven members voting yes (Tyronne Edwards, Brian Champagne, Chris Schulz, Stuart J. Guey, Patricia L. McCarty, Mitch Jurisich and Mark Cognevich); Council Member Ronnie Newsom was recorded as present but did not vote; Council Member Carlton M. LaFrance, Sr. was absent.
The ordinance defines a “Billboard” or “Outdoor Advertising Structure” as any freestanding sign or display with over 100 square feet of sign face area intended primarily to attract attention from a roadway. The measure exempts customary on‑premises business signs that comply with zoning and permitting requirements and provides that any billboard permit application received on or before May 28, 2026 may continue to be processed. The prohibition remains in place until the council completes its review of sign and billboard regulations or repeals the ordinance earlier.
The ordinance gives the Parish authority to enforce the prohibition by any lawful means and becomes effective upon signature by the Parish President or by operation of law. Council members said the moratorium is intended to protect public safety, aesthetics and orderly development while the zoning text is reviewed; no public hearing on the change was recorded in the minutes. The council did not set a firm deadline for completing the review.
The Secretary of the Council was authorized to certify and release the ordinance immediately.
