West Baton Rouge Parish, LA

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will hold public hearings on ordinances regarding industrial site fencing and a rezoning request. The body will also review a site plan variance for the PARR Industrial Complex and a change order for the Court St. Sidewalk Project.

• Rezoning request for CAP Industrial Park I, LLC to change 13.7 +/- AC from C-1.4 to I-1
• Ordinance to amend industrial site development regulations regarding fencing requirements
• Site plan variance request for PARR Industrial Complex at 1161, 1181, & 1233 Cajun Dr.
• Change Order No.5 for Court St. Sidewalk Project (State Project No. H.014944.6)
• Audit engagement authorizations for Hogan Taylor LLP and Ericksen Krentel, LLP

Fire Board

The West Baton Rouge Parish Fire Protection District No. 1 Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss board business. The primary action item is the authorization to seek bids for a new fire truck.

• Authorization to advertise and bid for a new fire truck for Station No. 10 using 2027 state appropriated funds

Parish Council

Parish Council

Parish Council

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a zoning change for CAP Industrial Park I, LLC and updates to industrial fencing requirements. The body will also review a final plat for a boundary line agreement between Whitetail Crossing and the Donna Chustz Kirkland property.

• Rezoning request for CAP Industrial Park I, LLC: 13.7 +/- AC from C-1.4 to I-1 with rear setback waiver
• Proposed amendment to Unified Development Code Chapter 106 regarding industrial fencing requirements
• Final plat for boundary line agreement between Lot 11 of Whitetail Crossing and Donna Chustz Kirkland property (PJ # 26-0029)

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council meets Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 5:30 PM at the Government Building, 880 North Alexander Avenue, Port Allen. A public hearing covers three ordinances: a rezoning of about 9 acres on Rosedale Road from Agricultural to Mobile Home Park for Tamara Harvey, 2026 amendments to the Library budget, and changes to the parish garbage pickup ordinance. The Council also considers accepting or rejecting Change Order No. 4 and a Certificate of Substantial Completion for the Arena Well No. 2 Project. Several agenda sections (new ordinances, resolutions, subdivision plats) list no specific items.

• Public hearing on rezoning about 9 acres at Parcel# 071600001400 on Rosedale Road, Port Allen, from AG (Agricultural) to R-MH (Mobile Home Park) for Tamara Harvey (File #PJ 26-0024), with a master plan change
• Ordinance adopting 2026 Council amendments to Library budgeted revenues and expenditures for fiscal year January 1 to December 31, 2026
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 34 (Garbage, Trash and Refuse), Section 34-1 (Garbage Pickup) of the parish code
• New business: accept or reject Change Order No. 4 and Certificate of Substantial Completion for the Arena Well No. 2 Project
• Approval of minutes from the regular meeting of September 24, 2026

Planning & Zoning Commission

The West Baton Rouge Parish Planning and Zoning Commission meets on 10/6/2026 at 880 North Alexander Avenue, Port Allen. The main item is a public hearing on an ordinance to amend the zoning map for a rezoning request by Tamara Harvey, changing roughly 9 acres on Rosedale Road from AG (Agricultural) to R-MH (Mobile Home Park), along with a master plan change. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the August 18, 2026 regular meeting and lists upcoming public hearings at the Council Meeting on October 8, 2026 and the P&Z Meeting on October 20, 2026.

• Public hearing on rezoning about 9(+-) acres at Parcel# 071600001400 on Rosedale Road, Port Allen LA 70767 from AG (Agricultural) to R-MH (Mobile Home Park), File #PJ 26-0024
• Ordinance amending Chapter 104 Zoning to incorporate an amended zoning designation map (Zoning Plan) under Section 104-3
• Master plan change tied to the Tamara Harvey rezoning request
• Approval of minutes from the regular meeting of August 18, 2026
• Upcoming public hearings: Council Meeting October 8, 2026 and P&Z Meeting October 20, 2026

The West Baton Rouge Parish Planning and Zoning Commission approved minutes from its August 18, 2026 meeting and denied a request to rezone approximately 9 acres on Rosedale Road from Agricultural to Mobile Home Park. A motion to recommend approval failed for lack of a second, and a subsequent motion to recommend denial passed 6-1.

• Approved minutes from the regular meeting of August 18, 2026 (6-0)
• Denied rezoning request File #PJ 26-0024 for Parcel# 071600001400 on Rosedale Road from AG to R-MH (6-1)

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will hear taxpayer protests on 2025 tax assessments, consider approval of the 2026 tax assessment report, and introduce several ordinances including a rezoning for CAP Industrial Park. The council will also consider ratifying a condemnation order for a derelict structure and introduce amendments to the library budget and garbage pickup regulations.

• Tax appeals: Iberville Bank (Renasant Bank), Assessment #014830011100, 7451 Hwy 1 South, Addis; United Rentals North America Inc., Assessment #303330201917, 1472 Safe Energy Dr.
• Rezoning: CAP Industrial Park I, LLC, ~13.7 acres from C-1.4 to I-1 with rear setback waiver (Master Plan change)
• Ordinance: 2026 Council Amendments to Library Budgeted Revenues and Expenditures
• Ordinance: Amend Chapter 34, Section 34-1 (Garbage Pickup)
• Ratification of Condemnation Order for derelict structure at 1234 Rev. Manual St., Port Allen (File#26-0036)

The Parish Council approved the 2026 tax assessment lists and ratified specific tax appeals. The council also ratified a condemnation order for a derelict structure in Port Allen.

• Approved 2026 Assessment Lists of West Baton Rouge Parish for $800,792,651.00 (9-0)
• Ratified 2026 Tax Assessments for Iberville Bank and United Rentals North America Inc. (9-0)
• Ratified Condemnation Order for derelict structure at 1234 Rev. Manual St., Port Allen (9-0)
• Approved minutes from August 27, 2026 meeting (9-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The West Baton Rouge Parish Planning & Zoning Commission has a clear agenda for this meeting. No specific projects, rezonings, or ordinances are listed for discussion or public hearing.

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will consider several items including a rezoning request for a mobile home park on Rosedale Road. The meeting also includes discussions on sidewalk project change orders and the ratification of condemnation orders for derelict structures.

• Rezoning request for Parcel #071600001400 on Rosedale Road from Agricultural to Mobile Home Park
• Change Order No. 3 and No. 4 for the Court St. Sidewalk Project (State Project No. H.014944.6)
• Ratification of condemnation order for structures at 12429 Section Rd., Port Allen
• Ratification of condemnation order for structures at 4153 Mulatto Bend Rd., Port Allen
• Setting Halloween trick-or-treat hours for unincorporated areas

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council voted 9-0 to deny Change Order No. 3 and 9-0 to approve Change Order No. 4 on the Court St. Sidewalk Project (State Project No. H.014944.6, LA 76: Multi-Use Path & Sidewalks, Ph. 1). It also adopted Resolution 22 of 2026, authorizing Parish President Jason P. Manola to enter a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Treasury tied to $1,000,000 in appropriation funds from Act 3 of 2026 RLS for West Baton Rouge Parish Fire District No. 1. Halloween trick-or-treat hours for unincorporated areas were set for Saturday, October 31, 2026, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. A condemnation order for a derelict structure at 12429 Section Rd. was tabled for 90 days, while one at 4153 Mulatto Bend Rd. was approved with a 90-day cleanup timeframe.

• Approved minutes of the August 27, 2026 regular meeting (9-0)
• Approved Halloween trick-or-treat hours for unincorporated areas: Saturday, October 31, 2026, 5:30-7:30 p.m. (9-0)
• Denied Change Order No. 3 on Court St. Sidewalk Project, State Project No. H.014944.6 (9-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 4 on Court St. Sidewalk Project, State Project No. H.014944.6 (9-0)
• Adopted Resolution 22 of 2026 authorizing the Parish President to enter a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Treasury, tied to $1,000,000 from Act 3 of 2026 RLS for Fire District No. 1 (9-0)
• Introduced an ordinance to rezone about 9 acres from AG (Agricultural) to R-MH (Mobile Home Park) for Tamara Harvey at Parcel #071600001400 on Rosedale Road; public hearing set for October 8, 2026
• Tabled ratification of a condemnation order for a derelict structure at 12429 Section Rd. (Owner: Ora Lee Davis, File#26-0039) for 90 calendar days (9-0)
• Approved ratification of a condemnation order for a derelict structure at 4153 Mulatto Bend Rd. (Owner: Lillie L. & Louis Thompson, c/o Julia Tyler, File#26-0052) with a 90-day cleanup timeframe (9-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The West Baton Rouge Parish Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a regular meeting on September 1, 2026. The agenda consists entirely of procedural items, including roll call, approval of previous minutes, and correspondence. No specific rezonings, contracts, or ordinances are listed for decision or public hearing at this meeting.

• Upcoming Public Hearings scheduled for Council on September 10, 2026
• Upcoming Public Hearings scheduled for P&Z on September 15, 2026

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will hold a public hearing and consider rezoning about 13.73 acres on Hwy 190 in Port Allen from R-MH, C-1.3, and AG to I-2 (heavy industrial) for TMI Enterprise LLC. The council will also consider amendments to garbage pickup and cart deposit rules, approve radio equipment transfers to local police departments, accept 2025 audit reports, and pass resolutions on building naming and a cooperative endeavor agreement.

• Public hearing: Rezone 13.73 acres (Parcel #053400003500, Hwy 190, Port Allen) from R-MH, C-1.3, AG to I-2 for TMI Enterprise LLC (File #PJ 26-0021)
• Ordinance amending garbage pickup and cart deposit rules (Chapter 34, Sections 34-1 and 34-2)
• Transfer of radios purchased through 2025 EMPG Grant to Town of Addis PD and City of Port Allen PD
• Accept final 2025 audits for Parish Council, Fire District No. 1, and Utilities Department
• Resolution to rename 4H and AG Center Building in honor of Harry L. Laws

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council approved a rezoning of about 13.73 acres at Parcel#053400003500 on HWY 190 in Port Allen from R-MH, C-1.3, and AG to I-1, after the applicant TMI Enterprise LLC reduced its request from I-2. The Council also adopted an ordinance updating garbage pickup and cart deposit code sections, accepted 2025 audit reports for the Parish Council, Fire District No. 1, and the Utilities Department, and approved transferring six grant-purchased radios to the Addis and Port Allen police departments. Two resolutions passed: renaming the 4H and AG Center building for Mr. Harry L. Laws and authorizing the Parish President to sign a cooperative endeavor agreement with the Louisiana Department of Treasury tied to a $500,000 appropriation. All votes were unanimous among members present, with Councilman Kirk Allain absent for the resolutions after leaving at 6:14pm.

• Approved rezoning ~13.73 acres at HWY 190, Port Allen (Parcel#053400003500) from R-MH, C-1.3, and AG to I-1, amended down from requested I-2 (9-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 25 of 2026 amending garbage pickup and cart deposit code sections (9-0)
• Accepted 2025 audit report for WBR Parish Council (9-0)
• Accepted 2025 audit report for WBR Fire District No. 1 (9-0)
• Accepted 2025 audit report for WBR Parish Utilities Department (9-0)
• Approved transfer of six EMPG grant radios to Town of Addis and City of Port Allen police departments (9-0)
• Adopted Resolution 20 of 2026 renaming 4H and AG Center building the Harry Laws 4H Ag Center Building (8-0, Allain absent)
• Adopted Resolution 21 of 2026 authorizing Parish President to enter cooperative endeavor agreement with Louisiana Department of Treasury for $500,000 appropriation (8-0, Allain absent)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request by TMI Enterprise LLC to rezone approximately 13.73 acres on Highway 190 in Port Allen from R-MH, C-1.3, and AG to I-2 (heavy industrial). The rezoning would also amend the official zoning map and master plan. The commission will also approve minutes from the July 21, 2026 meeting.

• Public hearing on rezoning 13.73 acres (Parcel #053400003500) on Hwy 190, Port Allen, from R-MH, C-1.3, AG to I-2 (File #PJ 26-0021)
• Approval of minutes from July 21, 2026 regular meeting
• Upcoming public hearings: Council Meeting Aug 27, 2026; P&Z Meeting Sept 1, 2026

The West Baton Rouge Parish Zoning Commission approved the minutes from its July 21, 2026 meeting. The Commission also held a public hearing and voted on a rezoning request for TMI Enterprise LLC to change approximately 13.73 acres at Parcel#053400003500 on HWY 190 from R-MH, C-1.3, and AG to I-2, which failed with a 5-2 vote. Finally, the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved minutes from the regular meeting of July 21, 2026 (8-0)
• Failed to recommend approval for the rezoning request of TMI Enterprise LLC regarding Parcel#053400003500 HWY 190 (File #PJ 26-0021) from R-MH, C-1.3, and AG to I-2 (5-2)
• Adjourned the meeting by acclamation at 05:49 PM

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing on the proposed FY 2026-27 operating budget for the Council on Aging, and will consider several action items including a sidewalk project change order, equipment transfer, condemnations, and hotel permit requests. The agenda also includes routine items such as minutes approval, reports, and resolutions.

• Public hearing on FY 2026-27 operating budget for the Council on Aging
• Change Order No. 2 for Court St. Sidewalk Project (LA 76 Multi-Use Path & Sidewalks, Ph. 1)
• Transfer of radios purchased through 2025 EMPG Grant to Fire District No. 1
• Ratification of condemnation order for derelict structure at 1234 Rev. Manual St., Port Allen
• Hotel permit hearings for OYO Hotel Port Allen (821 Lobdell Hwy) and OYO Hotel Hwy 1 South (3051 La. Hwy. 1 South)

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council approved the Council on Aging's FY2026-27 operating budget (Ordinance 23 of 2026) with a stipulation that the board return with a more accurate cost estimate for a planned new building on the north end of the parish. The council also approved a change order for the Court St. sidewalk project, transferred grant-purchased radios to Fire District No. 1, and approved two resolutions including one for Capital Area Finance Authority bonds with a PILOT program prohibition. A condemnation order for a derelict structure at 1234 Rev. Manual St. was tabled for 30 days, and two OYO hotels were granted permits with fines.

• Approved Council on Aging FY2026-27 budget with stipulation for accurate new building estimate (8-0)
• Approved Change Order No.2 for Court St. Sidewalk Project OCP reimbursement (7-1)
• Approved transfer of 6 radios from OEP to Fire District No. 1 (8-0)
• Approved CAFA bond issuance resolution with PILOT program prohibition (8-0)
• Approved Off-System Bridge Replacement Program compliance resolution (8-0)
• Tabled condemnation order for 1234 Rev. Manual St. for 30 days (8-0)
• Approved OYO Hotel Port Allen permit with $200 in fines (8-0)
• Approved OYO Hotel Hwy 1 South permit with no fine (8-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

This meeting contains only procedural items and no specific zoning or planning cases are listed. The agenda consists of standard administrative actions such as approving minutes and roll call.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Scheduled Council Hearing on August 13, 2026
• Scheduled P&Z Hearing on August 18, 2026

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone 4.59 acres at 838 Hwy 190 West from I-1 to I-2, including a special use permit for commercial seasonal fireworks and a wrecker service/storage facility. The body will also consider approval of the 2026 Budget Schedule and the 2026 Road Materials Bid Recommendation. Additionally, the Council will introduce an ordinance adopting the operating budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, and a zoning amendment for a 13.73-acre parcel on Hwy 190.

• Public hearing on rezoning 4.59 acres at 838 Hwy 190 West from I-1 to I-2 for commercial seasonal fireworks and wrecker storage (File #26-0019).
• Consideration of approval for the 2026 Budget Schedule.
• Consideration of approval for the 2026 Road Materials Bid Recommendation.
• Introduction of an ordinance adopting the operating budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, with a public hearing scheduled for August 13, 2026.
• Introduction of a zoning ordinance to rezone approximately 13.73 acres on Hwy 190 from R-MH, C-1.3, and AG to I-2 (File #PJ 26-0021).

The council approved Ordinance 22 of 2026, rezoning 4.59 acres at 838 Hwy 190 West from I-1 to I-2 with a special use permit for a commercial seasonal fireworks and wrecker service facility. The council also approved the 2027 budget schedule and the 2026 road materials bid recommendations. All votes were 7-0 with two members absent.

• Approved Ordinance 22 of 2026 rezoning 4.59 acres at 838 Hwy 190 West from I-1 to I-2 with special use permit for fireworks and wrecker service (7-0)
• Approved 2027 budget schedule (7-0)
• Approved 2026 road materials bid recommendations (7-0)
• Approved minutes of July 9, 2026 regular meeting (7-0)

Fire Board

This is a routine regular meeting of the West Baton Rouge Parish Fire Protection District No. 1 Board of Commissioners. The board will consider approving the minutes from its April 23, 2026 meeting, hear a report from the fire chief, and take public comments. No other substantive action items are listed.

• Consider approval of minutes from the April 23, 2026 regular meeting
• Fire chief report
• Public comments period

The West Baton Rouge Parish Fire Protection District No. 1 Board of Commissioners approved the minutes from their April 23, 2026 regular meeting. The board also heard reports from Fire Chief Butch Browning on response times, rookie school, LSU training, a new fire member, and the North Station before adjourning.

• Approved minutes from the Regular Meeting of April 23, 2026 (6-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The West Baton Rouge Parish Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone property in the Belair Industrial Park. The agenda includes procedural items such as approving minutes from the July 7, 2026 meeting and reviewing correspondence. The Planning section of the agenda is otherwise clear, with only scheduled future hearings listed.

• Public hearing on File #26-0019: Rezoning from I-1 to I-2 for 838 Hwy 190 West, Port Allen
• Request includes a Special Use Permit for Commercial Seasonal Fireworks and Wrecker Service/storage facility
• Property is described as Tract E-7 & W P/O Tract E-8 containing 4.59 acres in Belair Industrial Park
• Requester is Michael Kauffman with MBK Land LLC
• Approval of minutes from the regular meeting of July 7, 2026

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of a rezoning from I-1 to I-2 with a Special Use Permit for commercial seasonal fireworks and wrecker service/storage at 838 Hwy 190 West, Port Allen. The request by Michael Kauffman with MBK Land LLC was approved 7-0, with two members absent. The commission also approved the minutes of the July 7, 2026 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of July 7, 2026 meeting (7-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning from I-1 to I-2 with Special Use Permit for fireworks and wrecker service at 838 Hwy 190 West (7-0)

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will hold public hearings on two ordinances amending the Unified Development Code, specifically regarding sign regulations and temporary special use permits. The body will also consider the final plat for the LeBlanc Acres minor subdivision and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Public hearing on ordinance amending UDC Sections 101-1, 105-7, and 111-83 regarding definitions, minor subdivisions, and temporary special use permits
• Public hearing on ordinance amending UDC Sections 106-224 to 106-229 to update sign regulations
• Consideration of Final Plat for Minor Subdivision of Lot SB-2-B into five lots in LeBlanc Acres for Waler and Tiffany LeBlanc
• Approval of minutes from the Regular Meeting of June 25, 2026

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council approved two ordinances during public hearings on July 9, 2026. The council adopted Ordinance 20 of 2026, updating the Unified Development Code regarding major and minor subdivisions and temporary special use permits, and Ordinance 21 of 2026, updating parish sign regulations with floor amendments. Additionally, the council approved the minutes from the June 25, 2026 regular meeting, while a final subdivision plat was struck from the agenda because the owner came into compliance.

• Approved minutes from the regular meeting of June 25, 2026 (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance 20 of 2026 amending the Unified Development Code regarding subdivisions and temporary special use permits (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance 21 of 2026 with amendments updating sign regulations in the parish (8-0)
• Struck final plat PJ #: 25-0011 (Leblanc Acres) from the agenda due to owner compliance

Planning & Zoning Commission

The West Baton Rouge Parish Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to amend the Unified Development Code, specifically regarding definitions, minor subdivisions, and temporary special use permits. Additionally, the commission will hear a request for a final plat for a minor subdivision of the LeBlanc property. The meeting also includes routine approval of previous minutes and correspondence.

• Public hearing on ordinance amending Unified Development Code Sections 101-1, 105-7, and 111-83
• Public hearing for PJ #25-0011: Final plat for minor subdivision of Lot SB-2-B (LeBlanc Acres) into five lots
• Approval of minutes from May 5, 2026, and June 2, 2026 meetings

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of an ordinance amending the Unified Development Code to revise definitions of major and minor subdivisions and clarify temporary special use permits. The recommendation passed 8-0 with one absent. No other substantive decisions were made; a scheduled plat hearing was removed from the agenda.

• Recommended approval of ordinance amending UDC definitions for subdivisions and temporary special use permits (8-0)
• Approved minutes from May 5, 2026 zoning meeting (8-0)
• Approved minutes from June 2, 2026 planning meeting (8-0)
• Removed plat PJ #25-0011 from agenda due to owner compliance

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will vote on resolutions adopting the adjusted millage rates for General Alimony and Library for the 2026 tax year. The body will also hold a public hearing on an ordinance establishing pipeline approval procedures and updating site-work requirements. Additionally, the council will introduce a zoning amendment for a property in Belair Industrial Park.

• Public hearing on ordinance amending Unified Development Code for pipeline approval procedures
• Resolution adopting adjusted millage rate for General Alimony and Library for 2026
• Resolution levying 2026 tax year millages
• Introduction of ordinance rezoning 838 Hwy 190 West from I-1 to I-2 with Special Use Permit for Commercial Seasonal Fireworks

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council approved Ordinance 19 of 2026 to establish pipeline approval procedures and site-work requirements. The council also approved three resolutions setting and levying ad valorem tax millages for the 2026 tax year, and approved minutes from the June 11, 2026 regular meeting. Additionally, the council introduced a zoning amendment for a property located at 838 Hwy 190 West.

• Approved minutes from the regular meeting of June 11, 2026 (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 19 of 2026 establishing pipeline approval procedures and site-work requirements with amendments (9-0)
• Approved Resolution 15 of 2026 adopting adjusted millage rates after reassessment for General Alimony and 911 Communications District for 2026 (9-0)
• Approved Resolution 16 of 2026 adopting adjusted millage rates and roll forward to maximum authorized rates for General Alimony and 911 Communications District for 2026 (9-0)
• Approved Resolution 17 of 2026 levying 2026 tax year millages for various parish services (9-0)
• Introduced rezoning ordinance (File #2025-25) for 838 Hwy 190 West from I-1 to I-2 with a Special Use Permit for Commercial Seasonal Fireworks, with a public hearing set for July 23, 2026

Planning & Zoning Commission

This meeting agenda contains only procedural items and boilerplate information. No specific zoning changes, planning projects, or public hearings are listed for this session.

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will vote on a bid recommendation for the 2026 Asphalt Roads Rehabilitation Project and hold a public hearing on 2026 budget amendments. The body will also introduce three ordinances amending the Unified Development Code regarding pipeline approvals, minor subdivisions, and sign regulations. Additionally, the council will consider a final subdivision plat for Sugar Pointe First Filing and authorize a WIC program contract with the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals.

• Consider bid recommendation for the 2026 Asphalt Roads Rehabilitation Project
• Public hearing on 2026 Council Amendments to Fire State Outlay and General Fund budgets
• Introduce ordinance establishing pipeline approval procedures and updating site-work requirements
• Introduce ordinance updating sign regulations in the Unified Development Code
• Consider Final Plat of Sugar Pointe First Filing Lots 1 thru 7 for F & A Investments, L.L.C

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council approved a $1,145,767.21 base bid for the 2026 Asphalt Roads Rehabilitation Project to M-Trak, LLC of Livonia, LA. They also adopted Ordinance 18 of 2026, amending the Fire State Outlay and General Fund budgets, and authorized the Parish President to sign the WIC program contract with the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals. All votes were 7-0 with two members absent.

• Approved 2026 Asphalt Roads Rehabilitation Project bid to M-Trak, LLC for $1,145,767.21 (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 18 of 2026 amending Fire State Outlay and General Fund budgets (7-0)
• Authorized Parish President to sign WIC program contract with LA Dept. of Health and Hospitals (7-0)
• Approved final plat for Sugar Pointe First Filing with block length waivers (7-0)
• Approved minutes of May 28, 2026 meeting (7-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The West Baton Rouge Parish Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to review the final plat for the Sugar Pointe development. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other specific zoning or planning items listed for decision.

• Public hearing on PJ #26-00016: Final Plat of Sugar Pointe First Filing Lots 1 thru 7 and Tracts 'Y' & 'Z' for F & A Investments, L.L.C.

The West Baton Rouge Parish Planning and Zoning Commission approved the final plat for Sugar Pointe First Filing (Lots 1-7 and Tracts Y & Z) for F & A Investments, LLC, with a waiver. The vote was 8-0, with one member absent. No public comments or written protests were received.

• Approved final plat for Sugar Pointe First Filing with waiver (8-0)

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will meet to discuss several administrative items, including an updated employee handbook and a bid for a pile driver. The council will also introduce an ordinance regarding 2026 fire state outlay and general fund budget amendments.

• Adoption of the updated WBR Parish Government Employee Handbook
• Bid recommendation for a 2026 HMC SP-50 or comparable pile driver
• Ordinance for 2026 fire state outlay and general fund budget amendments
• Class B package liquor license for Dollar General #10933 in Erwinville

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council approved the updated parish employee handbook, a $156,000 bid for a new HMC SP-50 pile driver from Crawler Supply, and a Class B liquor license for Dollar General #10933 in Erwinville. All votes were 7-0 with two members absent. The council also introduced an ordinance amending the 2026 fire and general fund budgets, with a public hearing set for June 11, 2026.

• Approved minutes of May 14, 2026 (7-0)
• Adopted updated WBR Parish Government Employee Handbook (7-0)
• Approved $156,000 bid for 2026 HMC SP-50 pile driver from Crawler Supply (7-0)
• Approved alcohol permit for Dollar General #10933, Class B package liquor (7-0)
• Introduced ordinance for 2026 Council Amendments to Fire State Outlay and General Fund budgets; public hearing June 11, 2026

Planning & Zoning Commission

The West Baton Rouge Planning and Zoning Commission regular meeting on May 19, 2026, is canceled because the agenda is clear. The agenda contains only procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and approval of minutes, with no substantive zoning or planning actions scheduled.

• Meeting canceled due to clear agenda
• No public hearings scheduled
• No zoning or planning items on the agenda

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will hold a public hearing and consider two rezoning requests: one for approximately 84 acres from agricultural to moderate industrial use for TMI Enterprise LLC, and another for BSC Industries LLC to rezone about 2.93 acres to industrial transitional commercial with a special use permit. The council will also consider resolutions to apply for federal infrastructure grant funding and to designate the official journal, plus approve surplus IT equipment.

• Rezoning ~84 ac from AG to I-2 for TMI Enterprise LLC, parcels in Port Allen (File #26-0011)
• Rezoning ~2.93 ac from AG/C-1.2 to C-1.4 with special use permit for BSC Industries LLC at 4021 Hwy 1 South (File #26-0012)
• Resolution to accept proposals and apply for PHMSA infrastructure grant funding
• Resolution designating official journal for July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027
• Approval of IT department items as scrap/surplus

The Council denied a request to rezone approximately 84 acres from Agricultural to Moderate Industrial (I-2) for TMI Enterprise LLC, following a unanimous denial recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission and public opposition. The Council approved a separate rezoning for BSC Industries LLC, but reduced the request from 2.93 acres to 2.00 acres, limited outside storage to 30,000 square feet, and required fencing without a waiver. The Council also approved resolutions to apply for federal gas infrastructure grant funding and to designate The Advocate as the official journal for the next year.

• Denied rezoning of ~84 acres from AG to I-2 for TMI Enterprise LLC (8-0)
• Approved rezoning of 2.00 acres from AG/C-1.2 to C-1.4 for BSC Industries LLC with special use permit (8-0)
• Approved resolution to apply for PHMSA grant for gas infrastructure projects (8-0)
• Designated The Advocate as official journal for July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 (8-0)
• Approved list of IT Department items as scrap/surplus (8-0)
• Approved minutes of April 23, 2026 regular meeting (8-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests that would amend the parish's official zoning map. One request would rezone about 84 acres from agricultural to moderate industrial use for TMI Enterprise LLC, and the other would rezone about 2.93 acres from agricultural and community-scale commercial to industrial transitional commercial for BSC Industries LLC. The commission will also approve minutes from the previous meeting. No planning items are scheduled for public hearing.

• Rezoning ~84 acres from AG to I-2 for TMI Enterprise LLC, parcels in Port Allen (File #26-0011)
• Rezoning ~2.93 acres from AG and C-1.2 to C-1.4 for BSC Industries LLC at 4021 Hwy 1 South, Port Allen (File #26-0012)
• Approval of minutes from April 21, 2026, regular meeting
• Scheduled public hearings: Council Meeting May 14, 2026; P&Z May 19, 2026

The West Baton Rouge Parish Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend denial of two rezoning requests. The first was a request by TMI Enterprise LLC to rezone approximately 84 acres from AG (Agricultural) to I-2 (Moderate Industrial) in Port Allen. The second was a request by BSC Industries LLC to rezone approximately 2.93 acres from AG and C-1.2 to C-1.4 with a special use permit at 4021 Hwy 1 South, Port Allen. Both recommendations will go to the Parish Council for final decision.

• Recommended denial of TMI Enterprise LLC rezoning (84 ac AG to I-2) (6-0)
• Recommended denial of BSC Industries LLC rezoning (2.93 ac to C-1.4 with SUP) (6-0)
• Approved minutes of April 21, 2026 meeting (6-0)

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will hold a public hearing on a minor subdivision ordinance clarification, consider a change order for the Court St. sidewalk project, and vote on resolutions to call a special election for a tax renewal and to authorize flood control pre-applications. Several subdivision plats, including two for Pete Rolen and two for Choctaw Bayou Rentals, are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing on ordinance amending Unified Development Code Section 105-7 (Minor Subdivisions)
• Change Order No.1 for Court St. Sidewalk Project (State Project No. H.014944)
• Resolution calling special election for renewal of a special tax
• Resolution authorizing pre-applications to Statewide Flood Control Program
• Final plats for Pete Rolen (Burnside Plantation Estates) and preliminary plats for Choctaw Bayou Rentals (Tract SF-2, Tract C)

The council unanimously approved a resolution calling a special election on November 3, 2026, for voters to decide on renewing a 1.75-mill property tax for the Public Health Unit, estimated to raise $1.3 million annually for ten years. The council also adopted Ordinance 16 of 2026, amending minor subdivision regulations to allow them in Agricultural and R-SF-3 zones, and approved several subdivision plats and waivers. A change order for the Court St. Sidewalk Project was approved with no additional cost, and a resolution authorizing flood control pre-applications was passed.

• Approved resolution calling Nov. 3, 2026 special election for 1.75-mill health unit tax renewal (9-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 16 of 2026 amending minor subdivision regulations (9-0)
• Approved Change Order No.1 for Court St. Sidewalk Project, extending assembly period to April 27, 2026 (9-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing flood control pre-applications to Statewide Flood Control Program (9-0)
• Denied old Pete Rolen final plat (PJ#25-0005) to allow new plat (9-0)
• Approved Pete Rolen minor subdivision final plat with waivers (PJ#25-005(Rev)) (9-0)
• Approved Choctaw Bayou Rentals preliminary plats (PJ#26-0005 and PJ#26-0007) with waivers (9-0)
• Approved Pattie L. Templet final plat with lot size waiver (9-0)

Fire Board

The West Baton Rouge Parish Fire Protection District No. 1 Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with routine items such as minutes approval and public comments. The board will consider a resolution to abolish the Fire and Emergency Medical Services Field Training Supervisor position, and may enter executive session to discuss a settlement in the employment appeal of James Hartley, with potential action on that settlement as new business.

• Resolution abolishing the Fire and Emergency Medical Services Field Training Supervisor position
• Executive session to discuss settlement in James Hartley's appeal of suspension and termination
• Potential action on settlement of pending litigation in the Hartley matter

The board approved a $77,500 settlement to resolve pending litigation with James S. Hartley Jr. over his suspension and termination appeal. It also abolished the Fire and Emergency Medical Services Field Training Supervisor position, effective immediately. The board entered and exited executive session to discuss the litigation, with no vote taken during the session.

• Approved $77,500 settlement for James Hartley litigation (8-1)
• Abolished Fire and EMS Field Training Supervisor position (7-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss litigation (8-0)
• Exited executive session (9-0)
• Approved minutes of January 22, 2026 meeting (7-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The West Baton Rouge Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on four subdivision plats, including a final plat for Pete Rolen and preliminary plats for Choctaw Bayou Rentals LLC, plus a final plat for Pattie L. Templet. The commission will also consider an ordinance amending the Unified Development Code to clarify minor subdivision regulations. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes from the March 17, 2026 meeting.

• Final plat of Peter Rolen minor subdivision (remainder of Lot 13-B, etc.) with waivers, PJ# 25-005(Rev)
• Preliminary plat of Tract SF-2 (54.46 ac.) into Lots SF-2-A through SF-2-I for Choctaw Bayou Rentals LLC, PJ# 26-0005
• Preliminary plat of Tract C into Lots C-1 through C-8 for Choctaw Bayou Rentals LLC, PJ# 26-0007
• Final plat of Lot C into Lots C-1 and C-2 for Pattie L. Templet, with waivers
• Ordinance to amend UDC Chapter 105, Article I, Section 105-7 on minor subdivision regulations

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved four subdivision plats (three with waivers) and recommended approval of an ordinance clarifying minor subdivision regulations. All votes were 6-0 with three members absent. No public comments or written protests were received on any item.

• Approved final plat for Pete Rolen minor subdivision with waivers (6-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for Choctaw Bayou Rentals Tract SF-2 with waivers (6-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for Choctaw Bayou Rentals Tract C (6-0)
• Approved final plat for Pattie L. Templet with waivers (6-0)
• Recommended approval of ordinance clarifying minor subdivision regulations (6-0)

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will hold a public hearing on two previously introduced ordinances, including one to rezone approximately 84 acres in Port Allen from agricultural to moderate industrial use. The council will also consider new business items such as a change order for the 2025 Concrete Road Rehabilitation Program, a condemnation order for a derelict structure in Brusly, and an alcohol permit change of ownership. Several appointments to parish boards are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing: Rezone ~84 acres (TMI Enterprise LLC) from AG to I-2 in Port Allen, File #26-0011
• Public hearing: Rezone ~2.93 acres (BSC Industries LLC) from AG/C-1.2 to C-1.4 at 4021 Hwy 1 South, Port Allen, File #26-0012
• Consider Change Order No.1 and Substantial Completion on 2025 Concrete Road Rehabilitation Program
• Ratify condemnation order for derelict structure at 6233 Hwy 1 South, Brusly, Parcel #204760007300
• Approve alcohol permit (Class B, change of ownership) for Guillory Oil Co. dba Gil's at I-10 Lobdell, 111 N. Lobdell Hwy, Port Allen

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council approved two ordinances: one adopting 2025 amendments to the Jail Fund budget for fiscal year 2026, and one increasing monthly sewer charges for residents and businesses on parish-maintained sewer systems. The sewer rate change raises the residential minimum from $10.00 to $11.50 and the per-1,000-gallon rate from $2.25 to $2.59, with commercial rates rising from $40.00 to $46.00 minimum and $2.25 to $2.59 per 1,000 gallons. The council also approved a change order and substantial completion for the 2025 Concrete Road Rehabilitation Program, ratified a condemnation order for a derelict structure at 6233 Hwy 1 South in Brusly with a 90-day demolition timeframe, and approved an alcohol permit for a change of ownership at Gil's at I-10 Lobdell. Two rezoning ordinances were introduced for public hearing on May 14, 2026.

• Approved minutes from the March 26, 2026 regular meeting (7-0, 2 absent)
• Approved Ordinance 14 of 2026 adopting 2025 Council amendments to the Jail Fund budget for fiscal year 2026 (7-0, 2 absent)
• Approved Ordinance 15 of 2026 increasing monthly sewer charges: residential minimum from $10.00 to $11.50 and rate from $2.25 to $2.59 per 1,000 gallons; commercial minimum from $40.00 to $46.00 and rate from $2.25 to $2.59 per 1,000 gallons (7-0, 2 absent)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for $8,020.00 and 52 additional contract days, plus substantial completion on the 2025 Concrete Road Rehabilitation Program (7-0, 2 absent)
• Ratified condemnation order for derelict structure at 6233 Hwy 1 South, Brusly, with 90-day demolition timeframe (7-0, 2 absent)
• Approved alcohol permit for Guillory Oil Company, Inc. dba Gil's at I-10 Lobdell, 111 N. Lobdell Hwy, Port Allen, Class B license, change of ownership (7-0, 2 absent)
• Adopted by acclamation: Brady Hotard replaces Katherine Andre on Museum Board; Katherine Andre replaces Brady Hotard on Council on Aging Board
• Introduced two rezoning ordinances for public hearing on May 14, 2026: TMI Enterprise LLC (approx. 84 acres from AG to I-2) and BSC Industries LLC (approx. 2.93 acres from AG and C-1.2 to C-1.4)

Planning & Zoning Commission

This regular meeting of the West Baton Rouge Planning & Zoning Commission is canceled due to a clear agenda, meaning no zoning or planning items will be discussed. The agenda consists only of procedural items such as call to order, approval of minutes, and adjournment. No public hearings or other business are scheduled for this meeting.

• Meeting canceled - clear agenda
• No public hearings scheduled
• Next scheduled public hearings: Council Meeting April 9, 2026, 5:30 pm; P&Z April 21, 2026, 5:30 pm

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests, including one for a light industrial use at 3784 Metro Dr. and another for mobile home parks near Hwy 190 W. The council will also consider building code updates, a fuel system project bid, subdivision plats, and condemnations. Several ordinances will be introduced for future public hearings, including a sewer charge amendment and a potential tax renewal election for the Public Health Unit.

• Rezoning of 0.97 acres at 3784 Metro Dr. from AG to I-1 (Light Industrial) with lot area waiver for Woodrow Wilson Construction LLC
• Rezoning of 14.872 acres at 2960 & 2850 Hwy 190 W from AG & C-1.2 to R-MH (Mobile Home Parks) for Tara Tilton McCartney
• Bid recommendation on DPW Fuel System Improvement Project No. 11815
• 30-day extensions for condemnations at 1316 Rev Manual St. and 1585 Rosedale Rd
• Introduction of ordinance to amend monthly sewer charge (Section 86-90)

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council approved four ordinances, including two rezoning requests, an update to hotel/motel regulations, and an overhaul of building code regulations. They also awarded a $747,000 contract for the DPW Fuel System Improvement Project and granted 30-day extensions for two derelict structure condemnations. A final plat for a minor subdivision was tabled pending resolution of a T-turnaround issue.

• Approved rezoning of Tract FS-3A from AG to I-1 for Woodrow Wilson Construction (8-0)
• Approved rezoning of 14.872 acres for Tara Tilton McCartney to R-MH (8-0)
• Approved hotel/motel ordinance amendments removing administrative court (8-0)
• Approved building code regulations update with new permit fees (8-0)
• Awarded $747,000 fuel system contract to Trans-Gulf Constructors (8-0)
• Approved final plat combining lots for Woodrow Wilson Construction with waivers (8-0)
• Tabled final plat for Pete Rolen minor subdivision (8-0)
• Approved 30-day condemnation extensions for two properties (8-0)