Legislative Committee · Monday, July 13, 2026
Legislative Committee
St. Charles Parish Informer · Meeting coverage · 5:00 PM · Council Chambers, Courthouse
Meeting Summary
The Legislative Committee met briefly to discuss proposed revisions to the parish's commercial zoning code, a project that has been in development since last fall through collaboration between planning staff and the Planning Commission. Planning staff, led by Michael Albert with support from Chris Welker, presented a reorganized code that separates zoning district use lists from detailed supplemental regulations, and clarified rules for uses such as mini storage, truck terminals, and automobile fleet services. No members of the public spoke when the floor was opened for comment, and the committee voted to send the item forward for the formal ordinance process.
Decisions & Votes
unknown2026-0203
Discussion of Code Revisions Pertaining to Commercial Zoning
Resolution to advance code revisions updating definitions, zoning districts C2 and C3, and supplementary regulations for commercial zoning. Changes include mini storage regulations in C2, truck terminal modifications in C3, and fleet services approval requirements through Planning Commission and Council.
Watch Items
The zoning code revisions discussed under 2026-0203, Discussion regarding code revisions as it pertains to Commercial Zoning will next go before the Planning Commission for a formal recommendation before returning to the council for adoption as an ordinance. Residents should watch for that future public hearing, since the changes affect rules for mini storage facilities, truck terminals, automobile fleet services, and small assembly or manufacturing operations allowed within commercial zoning districts.
Published July 20, 2026