Code Enforcement (Property Standards)

Code Enforcement for Property Standards is responsible for enforcing the parish ordinances related to health and safety, property maintenance standards, condemnation of unsafe structures and zoning compliance. Code Enforcement ensures safe and desirable living and working environments and also helps maintain property values.

 

WHY DO WE ENFORCE CODES & REGULATIONS?

Health and Safety  •  Property Values. •  Quality of Life

 

 

COMMON COMPLAINTS

Zoning Codes

  • Unpermitted structures/construction
  • Building Setbacks
  • Operating businesses in residential zones


 

 

Property Maintenance

  • Tall grass
  • Downed trees and limbs
  • trash and debris
  • junk and junked (inoperable) vehicles


 Condemned

 Condemnable Structures

  • Open (unoccupied) structures
  • Unsafe structural conditions (broken windows, holes in roof, deterioration)