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City amends occupational license rules to clarify renewals and exemptions
Summary
Ordinance No. 2026‑005 was final‑adopted to amend Chapter 70 (Taxation) clarifying occupational license renewal requirements, penalties, and exemptions; the council approved textual changes including reference to R.S. 47:360 and exemptions tied to La. R.S. 23 provisions.
The Carencro City Council final‑adopted Ordinance No. 2026‑005 on July 20, 2026, updating Chapter 70 (Taxation) to clarify occupational license standards, renewal language and exemptions. Councilmember Jordan Arceneaux moved to adopt the ordinance and Councilmember Danielle Capritto seconded; the ordinance was approved as amended.
Key amendments included removing a Whereas clause, amending the renewal language in Section 70‑60 to specify the city limits of Carencro, removing references to business addresses established with the Secretary of State, and updating exemption language to reference R.S. 47:360 and R.S. 23:3031–3033 for individuals who are blind and their widows or orphans. The minutes do not record specific dollar amounts for license fees or how the changes will be administratively applied; City Clerk Lisa Meche’s office oversees licensing and will implement the updates in administrative processes.
Council approved the changes by motion; staff were directed to reflect the amended wording in published code and administrative guidance.
