Council allows action to proceed on land‑use amendment after contested debate

Jun 17, 2026

St. James Parish Council voted to allow action to proceed on Ordinance 26‑08, which would amend the land‑use designation for the Shady Grove area; council members split over changing the land‑use map without a known project and correspondence from plaintiffs in Inclusive Louisiana warned of pending litigation.

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The St. James Parish Council voted on June 17 to allow action to proceed on Ordinance 26‑08, a proposed amendment to Section 82‑25 of the parish land‑use ordinance that would alter the generalized future land use for the Shady Grove area.

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