Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 33, § 4780.81. Regulation authorized; Rapides Parish Police Jury District D

A. Notwithstanding the provisions of R.S. 33:4780.40, for the purposes of promoting health, safety, morality, or the general welfare of Rapides Parish Police Jury District D, referred to in this Subpart as the “district”, the governing authority of the parish of Rapides may regulate and restrict the height, number of stories, and size of structures; the percentage of lots that may be occupied; courts and other open spaces; the density of population; and the location and use of the buildings, structures, and land for trade, industry, residence, or other purposes in the district.

B. Zoning ordinances enacted by the governing authority of the parish and the acts of its zoning commission, board of adjustment, or zoning administrator shall be subject to judicial review on the grounds of abuse of discretion, unreasonable exercise of police powers, excessive use of the power as granted by this Subpart, or the denial of the right of due process.

C. The right of judicial review of a zoning ordinance shall not be limited by the provisions of this Subpart.