West Baton Rouge Parish public meetings in 2025

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on several zoning ordinances, including rezoning requests for properties on Burnside Rd and Kahn's Road, and a special use permit for a wrecker service. The council will also consider adopting the 2026 operating budget, a bid for a standby generator, and various other administrative items.

• Public hearing on 2026 budget for Parish Council, Capital Road Program, Fire Protection District No. 1, and five-year capital expenditure budget
• Public hearing on rezoning of 9131, 9133 Burnside Rd and 6731, 6661 Birdhouse Ln from AG to R-M (File #2025-28)
• Public hearing on rezoning of 3643 Kahn's Road from AG to R-M (File #2025-29)
• Bid recommendation for 300KW standby natural gas generator with automatic transfer switch
• Ratification of condemnations for derelict structures at 4042 Mulatto Bend Rd, 1316 Rev Manual St, and 1585 Rosedale Rd

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council approved the 2026 operating budget, awarded a $4.6 million contract for a new Fire/Sheriff Station off Rougon Rd., and approved several zoning changes and condemnations. A rezoning request for property on Kahn's Road failed to get the required supermajority. The council also approved a $196,400 generator system bid and surplus utility vehicles.

• Adopted 2026 operating budget, capital road program, fire district budget (9-0)
• Awarded $4,597,600 bid to JW Grand LLC for Fire/Sheriff Station off Rougon Rd.; $597,600 overage from general fund (9-0)
• Approved special use permit for TMI Enterprise LLC wrecker/storage facility on 5.43 acres in I-2 (9-0)
• Approved rezoning of Rolen Family Irrevocable Trust properties from AG to R-M (9-0)
• Denied rezoning of Johnny Gentile property at 3643 Kahn's Rd. from AG to R-M (5-3, 1 abstain; failed to get supermajority)
• Approved $196,400 bid to JEL Electric for 300KW standby natural gas generator (9-0)
• Ratified condemnation of derelict structures at 4042 Mulatto Bend Rd., 1316 Rev Manual St., and 1585 Rosedale Rd. with 90-day demolition deadlines (9-0 each)
• Approved change order No. 1 ($65,599) for 2025 Asphalt Road Rehabilitation Program (9-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The West Baton Rouge Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three zoning matters: a special use permit for a wrecker service, and two rezoning requests from agricultural to residential. The commission will also consider minutes from the previous meeting. The planning portion of the agenda has no items for consideration.

• Special Use Permit for TMI Enterprise LLC for Wrecker Service/Storage Facility in I-2 (File #2025-27)
• Rezoning of Rolen Family Irrevocable Trust properties on Burnside Rd and Birdhouse Ln from AG to R-M (File #2025-28)
• Rezoning of Johnny Gentile property at 3643 Kahn's Road from AG to R-M (File #2025-29)
• Ordinance to amend Unified Development Code Chapter 105, Sec. 105-40 (Improvements)
• Approval of minutes from November 4, 2025 meeting

The West Baton Rouge Parish Planning and Zoning Commission met December 2, 2025 and recommended approval of four zoning items, all passing by wide margins. These included an ordinance updating streetlight standards and adding 'plant nursery' as a special use in I-1 zoning, a special use permit for a wrecker service/storage facility in I-2 for TMI Enterprise LLC with conditions, and two requests to rezone agricultural land to residential minor for the Rolen Family Irrevocable Trust and Johnny Gentile. The commission also approved minutes from the November 4, 2025 meeting. All actions are recommendations to the Parish Council, which will make the final decisions.

• Recommended approval of ordinance amending Unified Development Code for streetlight standards and adding 'plant nursery' as special use in I-1 (8-0, 1 absent)
• Recommended approval with special use requirements (no retail sales, no mechanical repairs, perimeter fencing, lighting and cameras) for TMI Enterprise LLC wrecker service/storage facility in I-2 (8-0, 1 absent)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 9131/9133 Burnside Rd and 6781/6731/6661 Birdhouse Ln from AG to R-M for Rolen Family Irrevocable Trust (8-0, 1 abstain)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 3643 Kahn's Road from AG to R-M for Johnny Gentile (9-0)
• Approved minutes from November 4, 2025 zoning meeting (7-0, 1 absent, 1 abstain)
• Approved minutes from November 4, 2025 planning meeting (8-0, 1 abstain)
• Adjourned zoning meeting (9-0)
• Adjourned planning meeting by acclamation

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will meet to approve minutes from prior meetings, hear public comments, and act on several resolutions including funding for the Court Street Sidewalk Project and annual audits for the parish's natural gas, water systems, and financial records. The council will also introduce the 2026 operating budgets and consider a final plat for a land combination project.

• Resolution to authorize funding for Court Street Sidewalk Project (State Project H.016450) via entity-state agreements with Louisiana DOTD
• Resolution to approve annual audit agreements with Hawthorn, Waymouth & Carroll, LLP and Ericksen Krentel, LLP
• Resolution to comply with LIHEAP grant requirements via agreement with Louisiana Housing Corporation
• Introduction of 2026 operating budgets for WBR Parish Council, Capital Road Program, Fire Protection District No. 1, and five-year capital expenditure budget
• Final plat approval for land combination project (File #2025-25) at 6512 S. River Road, Port Allen

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council denied a proposed ordinance amending bridge standards and permitting (Chapter 70, Section 70-5) at the administration's request, with an 8-0 vote. The council also approved five resolutions authorizing the Parish President to execute agreements for the Court Street sidewalk project, annual audits, a LIHEAP grant, and a cooperative endeavor with the Louisiana Department of Treasury. A $47,400 change order with a 30-day extension for the Pickle Ball Court Project was approved, and a final plat combining three parcels into one lot (TK-1) with a lot width waiver was approved. All votes were 8-0 with Council Member Kirk Allain absent.

• Denied bridge standards and permitting ordinance amendment (8-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing Court Street sidewalk project agreement with DOTD (8-0)
• Approved resolution for annual audit with Hawthorn, Waymouth & Carroll, LLP (8-0)
• Approved resolution for natural gas and water systems audit with Ericksen Krentel, LLP (8-0)
• Approved resolution for LIHEAP grant agreement with Louisiana Housing Corporation (8-0)
• Approved resolution for cooperative endeavor agreement with Louisiana Department of Treasury (8-0)
• Approved $47,400 change order and 30-day extension for Pickle Ball Court Project (8-0)
• Approved final plat TK-1 combining three parcels with lot width waiver (8-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The West Baton Rouge Parish Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to approve minutes from the previous meeting and consider a final plat that combines three separate parcels into one lot, designated TK-1, located at 6512 S. River Road in Port Allen. No public hearings are scheduled for this meeting, and the agenda is primarily procedural.

• File #2025-25: Final plat combining three parcels into one lot (TK-1) at 6512 S. River Road, Port Allen, with waiver lot width

The West Baton Rouge Parish Planning and Zoning Commission met on November 4, 2025 with seven of nine members present. Both the Zoning and Planning bodies approved their October 7, 2025 minutes by 7-0 votes. The Planning Commission held one public hearing and voted 7-0 to recommend approval, with a lot-width waiver, of a final plat combining three parcels into one lot (TK-1) at 6512 S. River Road for Terence T. Kelly and Patti Jackson Kelly. No public comments or written protests were received, and the meeting adjourned at 5:36 PM.

• Approved October 7, 2025 zoning minutes (7-0, 2 absent)
• Approved October 7, 2025 planning minutes (7-0, 2 absent)
• Recommended approval with lot-width waiver of File #2025-25, final plat combining three parcels into Lot TK-1 at 6512 S. River Road for Terence T. Kelly and Patti Jackson Kelly (7-0, 2 absent)
• Adjourned zoning meeting (7-0, 2 absent)
• Adjourned planning meeting by acclamation at 5:36 PM

Fire Board

The West Baton Rouge Parish Fire Protection District No. 1 Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider resolutions, including ratifying two previously approved actions: changing the fire chief position to part-time and authorizing an updated consultant agreement with Browning Associates, LLC. The board will also consider approving personnel policies for the district.

• Resolution approving personnel policies for District No. 1
• Ratification of Resolution F1 of 2025 changing fire chief position to part-time
• Ratification of Resolution F2 of 2025 authorizing updated consultant agreement with Browning Associates, LLC

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on ordinances amending the 2025 budgets for the Fire Department and Detention Center, as well as changes to council meeting attendance rules and abandoned vehicle regulations. The council will also introduce several zoning-related ordinances, including rezoning requests for properties on Burnside Rd and Kahn's Road, and consider resolutions for audit engagements and an intergovernmental service agreement with the Town of Addis.

• Public hearing: Ordinance adopting 2025 Council Amendments to Fire Department Budgeted Expenses
• Public hearing: Ordinance adopting 2025 Council Amendments to Detention Center Budgeted Expenses
• Resolution authorizing audit engagement with Hawthorn, Waymouth and Carroll, LLC for Parish Council and Fire Protection District No. 1
• Resolution authorizing audit engagement with Ericksen Krentel, LLP for Natural Gas & Water Systems
• Introduction of ordinance to rezone 9131 Burnside Rd, 9133 Burnside Rd, 6781 Birdhouse Ln, 6731 Birdhouse Ln, and 6661 Birdhouse Ln from AG to R-M (File #2025-28)

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council approved amendments to the Fire Department budget, denied amendments to the Detention Center budget, and passed ordinances updating roll call procedures and junk vehicle regulations. The council also approved resolutions for bridge compliance, an intergovernmental agreement with Addis, audit questionnaires, and the 2026 cafeteria plan. All votes were 9-0.

• Approved Fire Department budget amendments (9-0)
• Denied Detention Center budget amendments (9-0)
• Approved ordinance updating roll call procedures (9-0)
• Approved ordinance on abandoned/junked vehicles (9-0)
• Approved bridge compliance resolution (9-0)
• Approved Addis permitting/inspection agreement (9-0)
• Approved audit questionnaire resolutions (9-0)
• Approved 2026 cafeteria plan (9-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

This regular meeting of the West Baton Rouge Planning and Zoning Commission has been canceled. The agenda contains only standard procedural items (call to order, minutes approval, public hearings) with no substantive business listed.

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will hold its regular meeting to consider amendments to zoning ordinances, including special use permits for a wrecker service/storage facility and seasonal fireworks at 838 Hwy 190 West. The council will also introduce ordinances to amend the Fire Department and Detention Center budgets, update election attendance rules, and address property maintenance violations. Additionally, the council will ratify condemnations for two derelict structures and consider a resolution for a state-funded emergency services facility.

• Amend zoning to allow wrecker service/storage facility at 838 Hwy 190 West (File #2025-25)
• Amend zoning to permit seasonal fireworks at 838 Hwy 190 West (File #2025-26)
• Adopt 2025 amendments to Fire Department and Detention Center budgets
• Ratify condemnation of derelict structures at 6713 Hwy 190 W and 7590 Hwy 190 W
• Authorize 25% match for Emergency Services Facility state project (No. 50-J61-24-01)

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council approved a $823,259.98 bid from Smartcomm Solutions LLC for the Detention Center project, along with several zoning ordinance amendments and two special use permits for property at 838 Hwy 190 West. The council also ratified two derelict structure condemnations and authorized the Parish President to enter into a state agreement for the Emergency Services Facility project.

• Approved $823,259.98 jail project bid to Smartcomm Solutions LLC (9-0)
• Approved wrecker service/storage special use permit at 838 Hwy 190 West with 8-ft opaque fence, no vehicle stacking (9-0)
• Approved commercial seasonal fireworks special use permit at 838 Hwy 190 West (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 43 amending special use permit procedures (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 46 amending flag lot definitions and fire hydrant spacing (9-0)
• Ratified condemnation of derelict structure at 6713 Hwy 190 W with 60-day cleanup (9-0)
• Ratified condemnation of derelict structure at 7590 Hwy 190 W with 60-day cleanup (9-0)
• Authorized 25% match for Emergency Services Facility state project (9-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two special use permit requests for a 4.59-acre property at 838 Hwy 190 West in Port Allen, plus proposed ordinance amendments to the Unified Development Code. The planning portion has no public hearing items and only routine business.

• Special Use Permit for Wrecker Service/Storage Facility in I-2 (File #2025-25)
• Special Use Permit for Commercial Seasonal Fireworks in I-2 (File #2025-26)
• Ordinance amending Chapter 111, Sec. 111-78 (Special, Conditional Use Requirements and Procedures)
• Ordinance amending Chapter 104 Zoning Map and Chapter 101/105 (Definitions and Subdivision Improvements)
• Approval of minutes from September 16, 2025 meeting

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of four zoning items, including a special use permit for a wrecker service/storage facility and a separate permit for seasonal fireworks at 838 Hwy 190 West, Port Allen. It also recommended approval of two ordinance amendments: one updating special/conditional use procedures and another adjusting definitions and fire hydrant distance requirements. All votes were unanimous (5-0) with four members absent.

• Approved minutes of September 16, 2025 (5-0)
• Recommended approval of ordinance amending Sec. 111-78 special/conditional use procedures (5-0)
• Recommended approval of special use permit for wrecker service/storage at 838 Hwy 190 West (5-0)
• Recommended approval of special use permit for seasonal fireworks at 838 Hwy 190 West (5-0)
• Recommended approval of ordinance amending definitions and fire hydrant distance to 1,000 feet (5-0)

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on two zoning ordinances, including a rezoning request for property on Hwy 190 West. The council will also act as the Board of Review to hear a tax assessment protest and consider approval of the 2025 tax assessment report. Other business includes setting Halloween trick-or-treat times, approving a change order for road work, and authorizing agreements for a sidewalk project.

• Tax assessment appeal for Cerniglia Enterprises LLC, 6454 Highway 1 South, Brusly
• Rezoning of 9690 Hwy 190 West, Port Allen from C-1.2 to AG-3
• Ordinance amending zoning and site development regulations
• Change order for 2025 Asphalt Road Rehab Program for Rebelle Lane
• Resolution to authorize sidewalk project agreement with LaDOTD (Court Street, State Project H.014944)

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council met as the Board of Review and certified the 2025 assessment lists at $789,414,621, a 1.3% decrease from 2024, with a grand total of $838,946,331 including public service assessments. The Council also approved a rezoning at 9690 Hwy 190 West from commercial to agricultural, adopted a Unified Development Code amendment, and denied a variance request for a Lobdell Hwy storage business. All votes were 8-0, with Council Member Kirk Allain absent.

• Certified 2025 tax assessment lists at $789,414,621 (8-0)
• Upheld 2024 fair market value for Cerniglia Enterprises LLC property appeal (8-0)
• Approved rezoning at 9690 Hwy 190 West from C-1.2 to AG-3 (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 42 of 2025 amending Unified Development Code (8-0)
• Denied Workbox LLC variance for setbacks and height at 2160 Lobdell Hwy (8-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for 2025 Asphalt Road Rehab Program, Rebelle Lane (8-0)
• Approved Resolution 21 authorizing sidewalk project agreement with LaDOTD (8-0)
• Approved Resolution 22 updating Special Legal Counsel contract (8-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone a 10.93-acre property at 9690 Hwy 190 West from C-1.2 (Community Scale Commercial) to AG-3 (Agricultural Full Scale), including a master plan change. The commission will also consider a separate ordinance amending multiple sections of the zoning and site development codes. The planning portion of the agenda has no public hearing items, only routine minutes approval and scheduling.

• Rezoning request for 10.93 acres at 9690 Hwy 190 West, Port Allen, from C-1.2 to AG-3 (File #2025-23)
• Ordinance amending Unified Development Code sections on definitions, zoning districts, and site development regulations
• Approval of minutes from August 19, 2025, for both zoning and planning portions
• Scheduled public hearings: Council Meeting September 25, 2025; Planning & Zoning October 7, 2025

The West Baton Rouge Parish Planning and Zoning Commission approved the minutes from their August 19, 2025, meeting for both the zoning and planning sessions. During the public hearings, the commission recommended approval of a rezoning request for 9690 Hwy 190 West from C-1.2 to AG-3 and recommended approval of various code amendments regarding storage yards and agricultural districts. The planning commission noted no public hearing items and adjourned.

• Approved minutes from the regular meeting of August 19, 2025 (9-0)
• Recommended approval for rezoning request of Martha B. Lawson at 9690 Hwy 190 West from C-1.2 to AG-3 (File #2025-23) (9-0)
• Recommended approval of parish code ordinances amending definitions, zoning districts, and site regulations regarding storage yards and agricultural zones (9-0)
• Approved minutes from the planning regular meeting of August 19, 2025 (9-0)

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will hold its regular meeting on September 11, 2025, at 5:30 PM in Port Allen. The agenda includes procedural items, public comments, and a parish president’s report. Two new zoning ordinances for a property at 838 Hwy 190 West are introduced, both requiring public hearings on October 9, 2025.

• Appointment to fill open Constable seat for Ward 6
• Ordinance for Special Use Permit for Wrecker Service/Storage Facility at 838 Hwy 190 West (File #2025-25)
• Ordinance for Special Use Permit for Commercial Seasonal Fireworks at 838 Hwy 190 West (File #2025-26)
• Public hearing scheduled for October 9, 2025, for both zoning ordinances

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council approved the August 28, 2025 minutes and voted unanimously to defer the appointment to fill the open Constable for Ward 6 seat to the Governor's Office. Two ordinances were introduced for a special use permit for a wrecker service/storage facility and for commercial seasonal fireworks at 838 Hwy 190 West, Port Allen, with public hearings set for October 9, 2025. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from August 28, 2025 regular meeting (9-0)
• Deferred appointment to fill open Constable for Ward 6 seat to Governor's Office (9-0)
• Introduced ordinance for special use permit for wrecker service/storage facility at 838 Hwy 190 West (public hearing Oct 9)
• Introduced ordinance for special use permit for commercial seasonal fireworks at 838 Hwy 190 West (public hearing Oct 9)

Board of Adjustments

The West Baton Rouge Parish Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing on a request to vary from the R-SF-3 site development regulation requiring a minimum lot area of 22,500 sq. ft. The applicant, Keysha Joosten, seeks the variance for property owned by John R. Hill at 4148 Willow St., Port Allen. The board will also approve minutes from its February 25, 2025 meeting.

• Public hearing on BOA File #2025-03: variance from Sec.106-116 R-SF-3 minimum lot area (22,500 sq ft) for 4148 Willow St., Port Allen
• Approval of minutes from February 25, 2025 regular meeting

The Board of Adjustments approved a variance request (File #2025-03) to allow a second residence at 4148 Willow St., Port Allen, waiving the minimum lot area requirement of 22,500 sq. ft. The motion passed unanimously (3-0) with three members absent. No public comments or written protests were received. The board also approved the minutes from the February 25, 2025 meeting.

• Approved variance for second residence at 4148 Willow St. (3-0)
• Approved minutes of February 25, 2025 meeting (3-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The West Baton Rouge Parish Planning & Zoning Commission’s September 2, 2025 agenda lists only routine procedural items such as approving minutes, roll call, and adjournment. No public hearings, zoning decisions, or planning actions are scheduled for this meeting.

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on several ordinances, including a $9.16 million bond financing for parish projects, a fire department budget amendment, and multiple rezoning requests. The council will also consider the 2026 budget schedule, a bid for a pickleball court project, and a preliminary plat for a subdivision.

• Ordinance authorizing up to $9,160,000 in bond financing through the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority
• Rezoning 1.015 acres at 5855 Horner Road from AG-3 to AG-1
• Rezoning 5.31 acres at 5950 Rambin Road from AG-3 to RM
• Rezoning 4+ acres at 3790 Rosedale Road from R-SF-2 to AG-3 with special use permit for heavy agriculture storage/distribution
• Preliminary plat for Sugar Pointe subdivision (48 lots) with waiver for block lengths

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council approved a $9.16 million bond for sewer system improvements, funded by sales tax, not user fees. It also approved the 2026 budget schedule, a $784,100 pickleball court contract, and several zoning changes. A rezoning request for AG Logistics at 3790 Rosedale Road was denied after public opposition and a failed vote.

• Approved $9.16M sewer bond ordinance (7-0)
• Approved 2026 budget schedule (7-0)
• Approved $784,100 pickleball court contract with Quality Courts LLC (7-0)
• Approved rezoning at 5855 Horner Road from AG-3 to AG-1 (7-0)
• Approved rezoning at 5950 Rambin Road from AG-3 to RM (7-0)
• Denied AG Logistics rezoning at 3790 Rosedale Road (5-1-1)
• Approved rezoning at 6254 Poydras Bayou Dr. from AG-3 to AG-2 (7-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for Sugar Pointe subdivision with waivers (7-0)

Fire Board

The West Baton Rouge Parish Fire Protection District No. 1 Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to consider two resolutions. One would change the fire chief position to part-time, and the other would authorize the parish president to sign an updated consultant agreement with Browning Associates, LLC. No other business is listed.

• Resolution changing the fire chief position to part time
• Resolution authorizing parish president to sign updated consultant agreement with Browning Associates, LLC

Planning & Zoning Commission

The West Baton Rouge Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on four rezoning requests and one preliminary subdivision plat. The rezoning requests involve properties on Horner Road, Rambin Road, Poydras Bayou Drive, and Rosedale Road, with changes between agricultural and residential zoning categories. The commission will also consider a preliminary plat for Sugar Pointe subdivision with a waiver for block lengths. The meeting includes approval of minutes from the July 15, 2025 meeting.

• Rezone 1.015 acres at 5855 Horner Road from AG-3 to AG-1 (File #2025-18)
• Rezone 5.31 acres at 5950 Rambin Road from AG-3 to RM (File #2025-19)
• Rezone ~2 acres at 6254 Poydras Bayou Dr. from AG-3 to AG-2 (File #2025-21)
• Rezone 4+ acres at 3790 Rosedale Road from R-SF-2 to AG-3 with special use permit for agriculture storage/distribution (File #2025-20)
• Preliminary plat for Sugar Pointe, 48 lots, with waiver for block lengths (File #2025-24)

The Commission recommended approval for three rezoning requests and one preliminary plat. A request to rezone property on Poydras Bayou Drive was recommended for denial following public concerns regarding traffic and roadway hazards.

• Recommended approval to rezone 1.015 acres at 5855 Horner Road from AG-3 to AG-1 (7-0)
• Recommended approval to rezone 5.31 acres at 5950 Rambin Road from AG-3 to RM (7-0)
• Recommended approval to rezone 4+ acres at 3790 Rosedale Road from R-SF-2 to AG-3 with Special Use Permit (7-0)
• Recommended denial to rezone 2+ acres at 6254 Poydras Bayou Dr. from AG-3 to AG-2 (8-0)
• Recommended approval with waivers for Sugar Pointe preliminary plat (8-0)
• Approved July 15, 2025 Zoning minutes (7-0)
• Approved July 15, 2025 Planning minutes (8-0)

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will hold its regular meeting on August 14, 2025, to consider several items, including accepting 2024 audit reports, a change order for the Arena Well #2 project, and introducing ordinances for a $9.16 million bond financing and zoning amendments. The council will also hold public hearings on previously introduced ordinances and consider a re-appointment to the Planning & Zoning Commission.

• Accept final reports of 2024 audits for the Parish Council, Fire District No. 1, and Utilities Department
• Consider Change Order #2 for Arena Well #2 Project
• Introduce ordinance for up to $9,160,000 bond financing via Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority
• Introduce ordinance to rezone 10.93 acres at 9690 Hwy 190 West from C-1.2 to AG-3
• Re-appoint Ray Rivet to Planning & Zoning Commission until July 2033

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council unanimously approved a $68,923 change order for the Arena Well #2 project due to increased casing and piping costs. The council also accepted the 2024 audit reports for the Parish Council, Fire District No. 1, and Utilities Department, and re-appointed Ray Rivet to the Planning & Zoning Commission. Several ordinances were introduced for future public hearings, including a $9.16 million bond financing authorization and a zoning change request.

• Approved Change Order No. 2 for Arena Well #2 project for $68,923 (9-0)
• Accepted 2024 audit reports for Parish Council and Fire District No. 1 (9-0)
• Accepted 2024 audit report for Utilities Department (9-0)
• Re-appointed Ray Rivet to Planning & Zoning Commission, term to expire 07/2033 (9-0)
• Approved minutes from July 24, 2025 regular meeting (9-0)
• Introduced ordinance for up to $9,160,000 bond financing; public hearing Aug 28
• Introduced rezoning request for 9690 Hwy 190 West from C-1.2 to AG-3; public hearing Sept 25
• Introduced Fire Department budget amendments; public hearing Aug 28

Planning & Zoning Commission

This is a procedural meeting of the West Baton Rouge Planning and Zoning Commission. The agenda contains only routine items such as call to order, approval of minutes, and correspondence, with no public hearings or substantive business listed. The agenda is marked 'Canceled'.

• No public hearings scheduled
• No zoning or planning items on the agenda
• Meeting marked as canceled

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will hold a regular meeting on July 24, 2025, to consider several rezoning requests, approve the 2025-2026 roads material bid, and adopt resolutions setting the 2025 tax millage rates. The agenda also includes a public hearing on previously introduced ordinances, including a rezoning for a property on Highway 190 West and budget adjustments for the Council on Aging. Several new rezoning requests will be introduced for future public hearings.

• Consider one-time six-month extension of temporary special use permit for Diamond Industries at 2946 Phillips Way, Port Allen
• Public hearing on rezoning 1521 Highway 190 West from I-2 to C-1.4 (File #2025-16)
• Public hearing on rezoning 31.23 acres on Rosedale Rd from AG-2 to AG-3 (File #2025-17)
• Resolution adopting adjusted millage rate after reassessment for General Alimony and Library for 2025
• Consider approval of Class B liquor permit for Pilot Travel Center #1439 at 420 Lobdell Hwy

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council approved the 2025 tax year millage rates for General Alimony, Library, and other parish services. The body also adopted ordinances rezoning property at 1521 Highway 190 West from I-2 to C-1.4 and a parcel on Rosedale Road from AG-2 to AG-3. Additionally, the council approved a six-month extension of a temporary special use permit for Diamond Industries and the 2025-2026 roads material bid.

• Approved 2025 millage rates for General Alimony (3.19 mills) and Library (3.71 mills) (6-0)
• Approved 2025 millage levies for Community Center, Health Unit, Museum, Aging, Recreation, 911, and Drainage (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 33 rezoning 1521 Highway 190 West from I-2 to C-1.4 (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 34 rezoning Rosedale Rd parcel from AG-2 to AG-3 (6-0)
• Approved one-time six-month extension of Temporary Special Use Permit for Diamond Industries (6-0)
• Approved 2025-2026 Roads Material Bid (6-0)
• Approved Class B Liquor Permit for Pilot Travel Center #1439 (6-0)
• Authorized renewal lease for Knights of Columbus No. 2875 as polling place (6-0)

Fire Board

The West Baton Rouge Parish Fire Protection District No. 1 Board of Commissioners will hold its regular quarterly meeting. The board will consider adopting the April 24, 2025 meeting minutes and declaring a fire apparatus as surplus. The fire chief will also give a report, and the public may comment.

• Consider adoption of minutes from April 24, 2025 regular quarterly meeting
• Consider declaring FF550-Hauler 1FDAF57R09EB25547 as surplus
• Fire chief report
• Public comments

The West Baton Rouge Parish Fire Protection District No. 1 Board of Commissioners adopted the minutes from the April 24, 2025 meeting and declared a hauler vehicle as surplus. The board also heard reports from the acting fire chief regarding staffing, call volumes, and EMS operations.

• Approved minutes from the regular quarterly meeting of April 24, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved item FF550-Hauler 1FDAF57R09EB25547 as surplus (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The West Baton Rouge Parish Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on two rezoning requests. One involves a property on Highway 190 West, and the other concerns a large tract on Rosedale Road. The meeting also includes routine procedural items like approving previous minutes.

• Rezoning request for 1.05-acre property at 1521 Highway 190 West from I-2 to C-1.4 (File #2025-16)
• Rezoning request for 31.23-acre parcel on Rosedale Road from AG-2 to AG-3, splitting into two 6-acre tracts (File #2025-17)

The West Baton Rouge Parish Planning and Zoning Commission approved two rezoning requests, both by a 9-0 vote. The first rezoned a 1.05-acre property at 1521 Highway 190 West in Port Allen from I-2 to C-1.4. The second rezoned a 31.23-acre parcel on Rosedale Road from AG-2 to AG-3 to create two 6-acre tracts. No public comments or written protests were received for either item.

• Approved rezoning of 1521 Highway 190 West from I-2 to C-1.4 (9-0)
• Approved rezoning of Rosedale Road parcel from AG-2 to AG-3 (9-0)
• Approved minutes of June 17, 2025 meeting (9-0)

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council is holding its regular meeting, which includes approval of minutes, a parish president's report, public comments, and potential public hearings on previously introduced ordinances. The agenda also covers introductions of new ordinances, status reports on current projects, resolutions, and matters related to subdivision plats, condemnations, and waivers. No specific items are detailed in the agenda text.

• Public hearing on previously introduced ordinances
• Introduction of ordinances
• Status report and change orders on current projects
• Consideration of subdivision plats, condemnations, waivers
• Resolutions

Planning & Zoning Commission

This is a regular meeting of the West Baton Rouge Planning & Zoning Commission. The agenda is largely procedural, covering call to order, pledge, roll call, approval of minutes, and correspondence. No public hearings or other business items are listed for this meeting, and the scheduled July 10 council meeting is noted as canceled.

• Approval of minutes from previous meeting (zoning and planning)
• No public hearings scheduled
• Council Meeting July 10, 2025 canceled
• Planning & Zoning meeting July 15, 2025 scheduled
• Council Meeting July 26, 2025 scheduled

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will meet to approve minutes, hear public comments, and vote on several ordinances. Key decisions include a $9.16M sewer system financing plan, a rezoning request for 956 Hwy 190 West, and adoption of the FY2025-26 budget. The council will also consider a donated lot in the Silverstone Subdivision and a special election resolution.

• Rezone 956 Hwy 190 West from I-1 to I-2 Industrial (Waring Oil Company)
• Issue $9.16M sewer system revenue bonds (Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities Authority)
• Adopt FY2025-26 operating budget for revenues and expenditures
• Accept donation of Lot WBR-S, Silverstone Subdivision (Parcel #3054090002000)
• Call special election to renew and levy special taxes

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council approved a $9.16 million bond for sewer system improvements, a rezoning request, a land donation, and the Council on Aging budget. It also called a special election for November 15, 2025, to renew drainage and library taxes. All votes were unanimous (9-0).

• Approved $9.16M sewer system financing via revenue bonds (9-0)
• Approved rezoning of 956 Hwy 190 West from I-1 to I-2 (9-0)
• Accepted donation of Lot WBR-S at Settlement at Silverstone Subdivision (9-0)
• Adopted Council on Aging FY 2025-26 operating budget (9-0)
• Called Nov. 15, 2025 special election for drainage and library tax renewals (9-0)
• Approved surplus declaration for 2009 Ford Escape (9-0)
• Affirmed membership in LA Local Government Environmental Facilities Authority (9-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request by Waring Oil Company, LLC, representing Yellow Transportation Inc., for property at 956 Hwy 190 West, Port Allen. The request seeks to change the zoning from I-1 (Industrial Small Scale) to I-2 (Industrial Moderate Scale). The commission will also approve minutes from the May 6, 2025 meeting and discuss scheduled public hearings.

• Public hearing on rezoning of 956 Hwy 190 West, Port Allen (File #2025-15) from I-1 to I-2
• Property described as P/O TRACT E-22 & TRACT E-6 CONT 5.88 AC BEL AIR INDUSTRIAL PARK 50A-12A
• Approval of minutes from May 6, 2025 regular meeting
• Scheduled public hearings: Council Meeting June 26, 2025; Planning & Zoning July 1, 2025

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend approval of a rezoning request by Waring Oil Company, LLC, representing Yellow Transportation Inc., for property at 956 Hwy 190 West, Port Allen. The request changes the zoning from I-1 (Industrial Small Scale) to I-2 (Industrial Moderate Scale) for a 5.88-acre tract in Bel Air Industrial Park. No public comments or written protests were received. The commission also approved minutes from the May 6, 2025 meeting.

• Recommended approval of rezoning 956 Hwy 190 West from I-1 to I-2 (7-0)
• Approved minutes of May 6, 2025 zoning meeting (7-0)
• Approved minutes of May 6, 2025 planning meeting (7-0)

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will consider several ordinances, including a $9.16 million sewer system financing bond and the adoption of the FY2025-2026 operating budget for the Council on Aging. The council will also introduce rezoning requests and a property donation, and consider cancelling the July 10, 2025 meeting.

• Ordinance authorizing up to $9,160,000 in revenue bonds for sewer system improvements
• Ordinance adopting FY2025-2026 operating budget for the Council on Aging
• Rezoning request for 1521 Highway 190 West, Port Allen from I-2 to C-1
• Rezoning request for 31.23 acres on Rosedale Rd from AG-2 to AG-3
• Ordinance accepting donation of Lot WBR-S at The Settlement at Silverstone Subdivision

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council approved a new job title and description for an Animal Services Administrative Specialist (classification 106), which does not increase the budget. The council also cancelled the July 10, 2025 regular meeting due to a national conference and designated The Advocate as the official journal for 2025-2026. Several ordinances were introduced for future public hearings, including a $9.16 million sewer bond and a rezoning request.

• Approved new Animal Services Administrative Specialist job title/description (9-0)
• Cancelled July 10, 2025 regular council meeting (9-0)
• Designated The Advocate as official journal for 2025-2026 (9-0)
• Approved minutes from May 22, 2025 meeting (9-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

This meeting of the West Baton Rouge Planning and Zoning Commission has been canceled. The agenda contains only standard procedural items with no substantive business listed.

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on 2025 amendments to the Community Center Fund, consider a bid for 25 self-contained breathing apparatus units and 25 spare cylinders for the Fire Department, and vote on a resolution expressing desire for a moratorium on carbon capture sequestration storage projects in unincorporated areas. The council will also receive a presentation on the Cohn/Early College Academy project and introduce items for future meetings, including a zoning change for Waring Oil Company and a proposed tax renewal election.

• Public hearing on ordinance adopting 2025 Council Amendments to the Community Center Fund
• Bid recommendation for 25 self-contained breathing apparatus units and 25 spare cylinders for Fire Department
• Resolution approving bond issuance by Capital Area Finance Authority under Section 147(f) of IRS Code
• Resolution expressing desire for moratorium on carbon capture sequestration storage (CCSS) projects in unincorporated areas
• Introduction of rezoning request for Waring Oil Company at 956 Hwy 190 West, Port Allen, from I-1 to I-2

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council adopted Resolution 13 of 2025 expressing its desire to implement a moratorium on Carbon Capture Sequestration Storage (CCSS) projects in the unincorporated areas of the parish, voting 8-1 with Brady Hotard opposed. The council also approved Resolution 12 of 2025 supporting bond issuance by the Capital Area Finance Authority for first-time homebuyer and veteran loans, and adopted Ordinance 28 of 2025 amending the 2025 Community Center Fund budget. Both votes were 9-0. The council awarded a $206,900.00 bid to Casco Industries, Inc. for 25 self-contained breathing apparatus units and 25 spare cylinders for the Fire Department, also 9-0.

• Adopted Resolution 13 of 2025 expressing desire for a moratorium on Carbon Capture Sequestration Storage projects in unincorporated areas (8-1, Hotard opposed)
• Approved Resolution 12 of 2025 supporting Capital Area Finance Authority bond issuance for first-time homebuyer and veteran loans (9-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 28 of 2025 amending the 2025 Community Center Fund budget (9-0)
• Awarded bid to Casco Industries, Inc. for $206,900.00 for 25 self-contained breathing apparatus units and 25 spare cylinders (9-0)
• Approved minutes from the Regular Meeting of May 8, 2025 (9-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting with only procedural items, including approving previous minutes and adjourning. No substantive zoning or planning decisions are listed on this agenda.

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will hold public hearings on seven rezoning ordinances, including a large tract on Rougon Road proposed for public facilities and a Plantation Avenue master plan change. They will also consider a bid for the 2025 Asphalt Roads Rehabilitation Program and resolutions authorizing grant agreements for water and sewer projects. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and public comments.

• Rezoning 12450 Section Rd from AG-3 to AG-1 with special use permit for utilities
• Rezoning 3605 Rougon Rd (3,065.5 acres) from AG-3/C-1.3 to PF (Public Facilities)
• Rezoning 18 parcels on Plantation Ave from R-SF-3/C-1.3 to R-SF-2 with waivers
• Rezoning Safe Energy Dr parcel from I-2 to I-3 (Industrial Large Scale)
• Bid recommendation for 2025 Asphalt Roads Rehabilitation Program

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council approved the 2025 Asphalt Roads Rehabilitation Program bid of $1,377,630.70 to Epic Paving, along with eight zoning ordinances and two water/sewer grant agreements. All votes were unanimous except for one abstention on the Rougon Road rezoning and one nay on the Yattan North Farms plat. A public comment raised concerns about Groundwater Commission rates, but no action was taken.

• Approved $1,377,630.70 asphalt roads bid to Epic Paving (9-0)
• Approved rezoning at 12450 Section Road to AG-1 with special use permit (9-0)
• Approved rezoning at 3605 Rougon Road to PF (8-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved rezoning on Plantation Ave to R-SF-2 with waivers (9-0)
• Approved rezoning at Safe Energy Dr to I-3 (9-0)
• Approved election district ordinance amendments (9-0)
• Approved 2024 Juvenile Detention Fund budget adjustments (9-0)
• Approved two Water Sector Program grant agreements (9-0 each)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The West Baton Rouge Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on six rezoning requests and one final plat approval. The most consequential item is a request by TMI Enterprises to rezone a 5-acre parcel on Safe Energy Dr. from I-2 to I-3 (Industrial Large Scale). Other requests include rezoning for agricultural, public facilities, and residential uses, plus a plat exchange with setback waivers.

• Rezoning of 5.00 acres on Safe Energy Dr. from I-2 to I-3 for TMI Enterprises (File #2025-06)
• Rezoning of 66.0 acres at 12450 Section Rd. from AG-3 to AG-1 with special use permit for utilities (File #2025-09)
• Rezoning of 3065.546 acres at 3605 Rougon Rd. from AG-3/C-1.3 to PF for West Baton Rouge Parish (File #2025-10)
• Rezoning of 18 properties on Plantation Ave. from R-SF-3/C-1.3 to R-SF-2 with waivers (File #2025-11)
• Final plat for property exchange between lots in Yattan North Farms with setback waivers (Plat File #2025-10)

The Commission recommended approval for six rezoning requests, including a site for a new fire station and several agricultural and industrial changes. The Planning Commission also recommended approval of a final plat for a property exchange with setback waivers.

• Recommended rezoning Safe Energy Dr from I-2 to I-3 (9-0)
• Recommended rezoning 12450 Section Road from AG-3 to AG-1 with special use permit for minor utilities (9-0)
• Recommended rezoning 3605 Rougon Road from AG-3 and C-1.3 to PF for public facilities (8-1)
• Recommended rezoning Plantation Ave properties from R-SF-3 and C-1.3 to R-SF-2 with lot size waivers (9-0)
• Recommended rezoning 10100 Bueche Rd from AG-2 to AG-3 (9-0)
• Recommended rezoning 10240 Bueche Rd from AG-3 to AG-2 (9-0)
• Recommended approval of Plat File #2025-10 property exchange with setback waivers (9-0)
• Approved April 15, 2025 meeting minutes (8-0 Zoning; 9-0 Planning)

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will hold public hearings on several ordinances, including updates to stormwater management and commercial site regulations, zoning changes for properties in Brusly and Port Allen, and acceptance of donated land. The council will also consider a bid for a flatbed truck, canvass special election results, and introduce new ordinances for rezoning and election district changes.

• Public hearing: stormwater quantity control and commercial site development regulations (Ordinance amending UDC Ch. 106)
• Public hearing: rezoning of 3SK Properties, LLC parcel on Choctaw Rd, Brusly (386 ac) from I-1 to AG-3 and R-SF-2 to C-1.2
• Public hearing: rezoning of Robert Critney Jr. property at 2728 Billups Lane, Brusly from R-MH to R-SF-3
• Public hearing: acceptance of 4-acre donation at LA Hwy 190 W and Rougon Rd, and 0.712-acre water well site on Section Rd
• Resolution to canvass results of March 29, 2025 special election

The Parish Council approved five ordinances, including updates to stormwater management and zoning regulations for three specific properties. The council also accepted a $185,158 bid for a flatbed truck and authorized the acceptance of donated land for a fire station and water well site. Additionally, the council canvassed the results of the March 29 special election, declaring that both the drainage and library tax renewal propositions failed.

• Approved Ordinance 15 amending stormwater fill mitigation and commercial site regulations (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance 16 amending legal advertisement and publication requirements for zoning hearings (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance 17 rezoning Outer Banks Subdivision lots to Community Scaled Commercial and Tract 3SK to Agricultural Full Scale (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance 18 rezoning property at 2728 Billups Lane from Mobile Home Park to Residential Single Family (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance 19 authorizing acceptance of 4 acres for a fire station and 0.712 acres for a water well site (8-0)
• Approved Resolution 9 canvassing results of the March 29, 2025 special election (8-0)
• Approved bid recommendation of $185,158 for a 2025/Current Year Flatbed Truck (8-0)
• Denied lot consolidation plat with setback waivers for Robert Critney Jr. due to failure to achieve supermajority (5-3)

Fire Board

The West Baton Rouge Parish Fire Protection District No. 1 Board of Commissioners is holding a regular meeting. The agenda includes approval of minutes from a special meeting, a fire chief's report, and public comments. No major decisions or proposals are listed beyond routine administrative items.

• Consider adoption of minutes from the Special Meeting of March 13, 2025
• Fire Chief Report
• Public comments

Planning & Zoning Commission

The West Baton Rouge Parish Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on four zoning ordinance amendments. Three proposals seek to rezone industrial and residential properties to different zoning designations, while one ordinance updates stormwater management rules and clarifies commercial site regulations. The meeting will also consider a final map for lot consolidation on Billups Lane.

• Rezone Safe Energy Drive property (I-2 to I-3) for TMI Enterprises, LLC
• Rezone Choctaw Road property (I-1 to AG-3 and R-SF-2 to C-1.2) for 3SK Properties, LLC
• Rezone Billups Lane property (R-MH to R-SF-3) for Robert Critney Jr.
• Update stormwater management rules and commercial site regulations in Unified Development Code
• Final map approval for lot consolidation on Billups Lane (0.86, 0.36, 0.375 acres) for Robert Critney Jr.

The West Baton Rouge Parish Planning and Zoning Commission approved the March 5, 2025 meeting minutes and recommended several ordinances for approval, including stormwater management updates and legal notice changes. The commission also recommended approval of rezoning requests for properties on Choctaw Road and Billups Lane, as well as a final lot consolidation map with setback waivers for Robert Critney Jr.

• Approved March 5, 2025 zoning meeting minutes (7-0)
• Recommended approval for stormwater management and fill mitigation ordinance (8-0)
• Recommended approval for legal advertisements, publication, and mailings ordinance with amendments (8-0)
• Recommended approval for 3SK Properties rezoning on Choctaw Road (8-0)
• Recommended approval for Robert Critney Jr. rezoning at 2728 Billups Lane (8-0)
• Approved March 5, 2025 planning meeting minutes (8-0)
• Recommended approval with waivers for Robert Critney Jr. lot consolidation map and survey at 2748 and 2728 Billups Lane (7-1)

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will hold its regular meeting on April 10, 2025, at 5:30 PM in Port Allen. The agenda includes routine procedural items, a parish president’s report, and several zoning ordinances for public hearings in late April and May. Five rezoning requests and two alcohol license ownership changes are the most consequential items.

• Donate 4.712 acres (LA Hwy 190 West & Rougon Road + water well site near Poydras Bayou Road)
• Rezone 66-acre Section Road property from AG-3 to AG-1 with utility special use permit
• Rezone 3,065-acre Rougon Road tract from AG-3/C-1.3 to PF (Public Facilities)
• Rezone 15 Port Allen homes on Plantation Ave from R-SF-3/C-1.3 to R-SF-2 with waivers
• Rezone Port Allen industrial tract from I-2 to I-3 (5 acres at Safe Energy Dr.)

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council approved the appointment of Michael Dupuy to fill the vacant Constable seat for Ward 2 and passed a proclamation calling for a special election to fill the seat permanently. The council also approved a change order for the Arena Well No. 2 Project, reducing the contract by $553,696 to $3,029,792, and approved two alcohol license ownership changes for Port Allen Ventures LLC. All votes were 7-0 with two members absent.

• Approved appointment of Michael Dupuy as Constable Ward 2 (7-0)
• Approved proclamation for special election for Constable Ward 2 (7-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for Arena Well No. 2, contract total $3,029,792 (7-0)
• Approved scrap designation for 2013 Chevy Van (7-0)
• Approved Class B alcohol license change of ownership for Silvers Travel Plaza (7-0)
• Approved Class A alcohol license change of ownership for Silvers Casino (7-0)
• Approved minutes from March 27, 2025 meeting (7-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The West Baton Rouge Parish Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting with only procedural items. No substantive decisions, public hearings, or zoning matters are listed on the agenda.

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will introduce five ordinances, including three rezoning requests and two code amendments, with public hearings scheduled for April 24, 2025. The council will also consider resolutions for wastewater treatment facility audits and other routine matters.

• Rezoning of 40.47 acres on Safe Energy Dr. from I-2 to I-3 for TMI Enterprises, LLC
• Rezoning of 386 acres on Choctaw Rd. to C-1.2 and AG-3 for 3SK Properties, LLC
• Rezoning of property at 2728 Billups Lane from R-MH to R-SF-3 for Robert Critney Jr.
• Ordinance to amend stormwater management and commercial site regulations
• Resolutions for 2024 MWPP audits of Lukeville, Westport, and Erwinville wastewater treatment facilities

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council approved three resolutions accepting 2024 Municipal Water Pollution Prevention (MWPP) environmental audit reports for the Lukeville, Westport, and Erwinville wastewater treatment facilities. All three resolutions passed unanimously with 8 yeas, 0 nays, and 1 absent. The council also introduced five ordinances for future public hearings, including stormwater management changes and several rezoning requests.

• Approved 2024 MWPP Resolution for Lukeville Wastewater Treatment Facility Audit (8-0)
• Approved 2024 MWPP Resolution for Westport Wastewater Treatment Facility Audit (8-0)
• Approved 2024 MWPP Resolution for Erwinville Wastewater Treatment Facility Audit (8-0)
• Introduced ordinance to amend stormwater management and commercial site regulations (public hearing April 24)
• Introduced ordinance to amend legal advertisement and publication procedures for zoning and subdivision approvals (public hearing April 24)
• Introduced rezoning request for TMI Enterprises, LLC from I-2 to I-3 (public hearing April 24)
• Introduced rezoning request for 3SK Properties, LLC from R-SF-2 and I-1 to C-1.2 and AG-3 (public hearing April 24)
• Introduced rezoning request for Robert Critney Jr. from R-MH to R-SF-3 (public hearing April 24)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The West Baton Rouge Parish Planning & Zoning Commission’s March 18, 2025 meeting is a routine session with no substantive zoning or planning items listed. The agenda consists solely of procedural actions such as approving minutes, roll call, and adjournment.

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will hold public hearings on five rezoning requests, including properties on S. River Road, Rebelle Lane, Jules Lane, N. River Road, and River West Park. The council will also consider adopting 2024 year-end budget adjustments for the operating budget and the Natural Gas & Water Systems budget, as well as 2025 council amendments to the General Fund (Planning and Zoning) budget. Other items include surplus declarations, a subdivision plat with a fire hydrant waiver, and three alcohol license renewals.

• Rezoning 1.52 acres at 4156 S. River Road from AG-2 to R-M with waivers (File #2025-01)
• Rezoning 4.28 acres at 4535 Rebelle Lane and 780 Jules Lane from AG-1/AG-3 to AG-2 (File #2025-03)
• Rezoning 7.263 acres at 5511 N. River Road from R-SF-3 to AG-3 (File #2025-04)
• Rezoning to I-3 with special use permit for utilities at 1100 River West Park (File #2025-05)
• Adopting 2024 year-end budget adjustments and 2025 council amendments to General Fund (Planning and Zoning) budget

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council approved five zoning ordinances, including four property rezonings and one code definition update. The council also adopted three budget amendments covering 2024 year-end adjustments for the operating and water/gas systems, as well as 2025 Planning and Zoning expenses. Additionally, the council approved three liquor licenses and designated a vehicle and IT hardware as surplus.

• Approved rezoning of 1.52 acres at 4156 S. River Road from AG-2 to R-M with waivers (9-0)
• Approved amendment to Unified Development Code definitions (9-0)
• Approved rezoning of 4.28 acres at Rebelle/Jules Lane from AG-1/AG-3 to AG-2 (9-0)
• Approved rezoning of 40.47 acres at 5511 N. River Road from R-SF-3 to AG-3 (9-0)
• Approved rezoning of LJA Rail property at 1100 River West Park to I-3 with Special Use Permit (9-0)
• Adopted 2024 Year End Budget Adjustments for Operating Budget (9-0)
• Adopted 2024 Year End Amendments to Natural Gas & Water Systems Budget (9-0)
• Adopted 2025 Council Amendments to General Fund Planning and Zoning Expenses (9-0)

Fire Board

The West Baton Rouge Parish Fire Protection District No. 1 Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to approve the minutes from its regular meeting on October 24, 2024. The board will also receive the Fire Chief’s report and hear communications from members or elected officials.

• Consider adoption of minutes from October 24, 2024 regular meeting

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the October 24, 2024 regular meeting. Fire Superintendent Butch Browning presented a report on the district's fire rating and discussed potential improvements, as well as an update on ambulance service. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of Oct. 24, 2024 regular meeting (8-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The West Baton Rouge Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on four rezoning requests, including a request to rezone a large tract for industrial use with a special use permit, and a request to rezone a residential property to agricultural. The commission will also consider a proposed ordinance to clarify definitions in the Unified Development Code and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Rezone 1.52 acres at 4156 S. River Road from AG-2 to R-M with waivers (File #2025-01)
• Rezone 4.28 acres at 4535 Rebelle Lane and 760 Jules Lane from AG-1/AG-3 to AG-2 (File #2025-03)
• Rezone 40.47 acres at 5511 N. River Road from R-SF-3 to AG-3 (File #2025-04)
• Rezone 422 acres at 1100 River West Park to I-3 with special use permit for utilities (File #2025-05)
• Ordinance to amend definitions in Chapter 101 of the Unified Development Code

The West Baton Rouge Parish Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval for four rezoning requests, including a rail spur project and agricultural reclassifications. The Commission also recommended approval for an ordinance clarifying definitions within the Unified Development Code. All motions passed with unanimous support from the members present.

• Approved Feb 18 minutes (7-0)
• Recommended rezoning 4156 S. River Rd to R-M (7-0)
• Recommended rezoning 4535 Rebelle Ln/780 Jules Ln to AG-2 (8-0)
• Recommended rezoning 5511 N. River Rd to AG-3 (8-0)
• Recommended rezoning 1100 River West Park to I-3 with special use (8-0)
• Approved Feb 18 planning minutes (8-0)
• Recommended approval of Unified Development Code definition edits (8-0)

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests to industrial use, introduce several ordinances including stormwater rules and budget amendments, and consider project approvals and subdivision plats. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and public comments.

• Rezoning 3.964 acres at 2052 DiBenedetto Lane from C-1.2 to I-2 for David Lefeaux/Bayou Fabricated Products
• Rezoning 5+/- acres at Parcel#044300000600 from C-1.3/AG-3/I-1 to I-2 for Tara Tilton McCartney/Hunter Munson
• Introduction of ordinance amending stormwater management and commercial site regulations (public hearing March 27, 2025)
• Introduction of 2024 year-end budget adjustments for operating and Natural Gas & Water Systems budgets (public hearings March 13, 2025)
• Consider substantial completion of North End Water Project

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council denied a rezoning request from David Lefeaux for Bayou Fabricated Products at 2052 DiBenedetto Lane, Port Allen, to change 3.964 acres from C-1.2 to I-2 with waivers, despite the owner's testimony and no opposition from a neighbor. The council approved a rezoning for Tara Tilton McCartney/Hunter Munson for 5+/- acres at Parcel#044300000600, Port Allen, from C-1.3/AG-3/I-1 to I-2, and adopted an ordinance amending the Unified Development Code definitions and zoning districts regarding heavy warehouse storage. The council also approved substantial completion of the North End Water Project, ratified a condemnation for a derelict structure at 3793 Choctaw Rd., Brusly, with a 90-day remodel timeframe, and deferred a final plat for FDNC Properties LLC to the next meeting.

• Denied rezoning for Bayou Fabricated Products at 2052 DiBenedetto Lane (8-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved rezoning for McCartney/Munson at Parcel#044300000600 (9-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending UDC definitions and zoning districts (9-0)
• Approved substantial completion of North End Water Project (9-0)
• Ratified condemnation of derelict structure at 3793 Choctaw Rd. with 90-day remodel (9-0)
• Deferred final plat for FDNC Properties LLC to next meeting (9-0)
• Approved final plat for Outer Banks at Cypress Mill Town Lakes (9-0)
• Approved minutes of February 13, 2025 (8-0, 1 absent)

Board of Adjustments

The West Baton Rouge Parish Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing on two variance requests from site development regulations. The board will also approve minutes from its November 11, 2024 meeting. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• BOA File #2025-01: Easley Builders requests variance from R-SF-2 minimum side yard rules for property at 4377 Monteigne Ave., Port Allen
• BOA File #2025-02: Veronica Williams requests variances from R-SF-3 minimum lot area (22,500 sq ft) and minimum front yard (35 ft) for property at 3261 Randall Blue Gay St., Brusly

The West Baton Rouge Parish Board of Adjustments approved two variance requests at its February 25, 2025 meeting. BOA File #2025-01, a side-yard variance for a home at 4377 Monteigne Ave. in Port Allen, passed 5-0. BOA File #2025-02, a lot-area and front-yard variance for a property at 3261 Randall Blue Gay St. in Brusly, also passed 5-0 despite parish officials' stated disagreement. The board also approved minutes from its November 11, 2024 meeting and adjourned at 5:42 PM.

• Approved BOA File #2025-01: side-yard variance for Easley Builders at 4377 Monteigne Ave., Port Allen (5-0)
• Approved BOA File #2025-02: minimum lot area and front yard variance for Veronica Williams at 3261 Randall Blue Gay St., Brusly (5-0)
• Approved minutes from the November 11, 2024 regular meeting (5-0)
• Adjourned by acclamation at 5:42 PM

Planning & Zoning Commission

The West Baton Rouge Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three rezoning requests, including two for industrial use, and one ordinance amending zoning definitions. It will also consider two final plats for subdivision approval. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes from the previous meeting.

• Rezoning 3.964 acres at 2052 DiBenedetto Lane from C-1.2 to I-2 for David Lefeaux, Bayou Fabricated Products (File #2024-17)
• Rezoning 5+ acres at Parcel #044300000600 from C-1.3/AG-3/I-1 to I-2 for Tara Tilton McCartney/Hunter Munson (File #2024-18)
• Ordinance amending Chapter 101 definitions and Chapter 104 zoning districts
• Final plat for FDNC Properties LLC subdivision of Tract B into Lots B-1, B-2, B-3 with fire hydrant waiver (File #2024-16)
• Final plat for Outer Banks at Cypress Mill Town Lakes, 40 single-family lots for 3SK Properties LLC (File #2023-13)

The Zoning Commission recommended denying a rezoning request for 2052 DiBenedetto Lane due to buffer and setback concerns. Other actions included recommending approval for a different industrial rezoning, updating zoning definitions, and approving two final plats.

• Recommended denial of rezoning 3.964 acres at 2052 DiBenedetto Lane from C-1.2 to I-2 (7-1)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 5 +/- acres at Parcel#044300000600 to I-2 (8-0)
• Recommended approval of ordinance to amend Unified Development Code definitions and zoning districts (8-0)
• Recommended approval of final plat for FDNC Properties LLC with fire hydrant waiver (8-0)
• Recommended approval of final plat for Outer Banks at Cypress Mill Town Lakes residential development (8-0)
• Approved January 7, 2025 Zoning Commission minutes (8-0)
• Approved January 7, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (8-0)

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will hold a public hearing on a 5-mill property tax for 2025-2034, consider a cost-of-living increase for parish employees, and introduce several rezoning ordinances. They will also act on liquor license transfers, a bridge replacement agreement, and declaring fire department vehicles as surplus.

• Public hearing on 5.00 mills special tax for 10 years (2025-2034)
• Consider cost of living increase for parish employees
• Rezoning 1.52 acres at 4156 S. River Road from AG-2 to R-M
• Rezoning 4.28 acres at 4535 Rebelle Lane and 760 Jules Lane to AG-2
• Resolution to authorize bridge replacement over Bayou Poydras (State Project H.015540)

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council approved a 2% cost-of-living increase plus a 1-step (2%) pay scale increase for all classified full-time and permanent part-time employees, effective February 3, 2025. The council also adopted an ordinance levying a 5.00-mill property tax for recreational facilities for 10 years (2025-2034), as approved by voters in December 2024. A resolution authorizing the parish president to execute agreements with LaDOTD to replace the Section Road Bridge over Bayou Poydras was also passed.

• Approved 2% cost-of-living increase and 1-step (2%) pay scale increase for parish employees (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 4 of 2025 levying 5.00-mill tax for recreational facilities for 10 years (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 5 of 2025 authorizing parish president to execute LaDOTD agreements for Section Road Bridge replacement (6-0)
• Approved Class A/R liquor license for Cactus Flower Mexican Cuisine, change of ownership (6-0)
• Approved Class A liquor license for Showtime Sports Bar LLC, change of ownership (6-0)
• Appointed Gary Spillman to Capital Area Groundwater Commission (5-1)
• Approved scrapping two fire department vehicles (6-0)
• Approved minutes from January 9, 2025 meeting (6-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The West Baton Rouge Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a regular meeting with a standard agenda that includes call to order, pledge, roll call, approval of minutes, correspondence, public hearings, and adjournment. No specific items, cases, or proposals are listed under the public hearing or other business sections, so the meeting appears to be procedural only.

• Approval of minutes from previous zoning meeting
• Approval of minutes from previous planning meeting
• Public hearings (none specified)

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will hold a regular meeting with public comments, a state of the parish update, and several action items. The council will consider a cost-of-living increase for parish employees, declare two fire department vehicles as surplus, and hold public hearings on two rezoning requests. It will also consider a resolution to authorize the parish president to sign agreements with the Louisiana Department of Transportation for a bridge replacement project.

• Consider cost of living increase for parish employees
• Public hearing: Rezone 3.964 acres at 2052 DiBenedetto Lane from C-1.2 to I-2 (David Lefeaux, Bayou Fabricated Products)
• Public hearing: Rezone 5+ acres at Parcel#044300000600 from C-1.3/AG-3/I-1 to I-2 (Tara Tilton McCartney/Hunter Munson)
• Ordinance to levy 5.00 mills special tax for 10 years (2025-2034), authorized by Dec 7, 2024 election
• Resolution to authorize parish president to execute agreements for State Project H.015540, replacing Section Road Bridge over Bayou Poydras

Fire Board

The West Baton Rouge Parish Fire Protection District No. 1 Board of Commissioners is holding a regular meeting. The agenda is mostly procedural, including approval of minutes from the October 24, 2024 meeting, a fire chief report, and public comments. No resolutions or major actions are listed.

• Consider adoption of minutes from October 24, 2024 regular meeting
• Fire chief report
• Public comments

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests to moderate industrial (I-2) districts, plus a proposed ordinance amending zoning definitions and districts. The meeting was canceled due to winter weather, so this agenda was not acted on. The planning portion has no items to consider.

• Rezoning 3.964 acres at 2052 DiBenedetto Lane from C-1.2 to I-2 for David Lefeaux/Bayou Fabricated Products
• Rezoning 5+/- acres of a 293.69-acre parcel (Belle Vale) from C-1.3/AG-3/I-1 to I-2 for Tara Tilton McCartney/Hunter Munson
• Ordinance to amend Unified Development Code definitions and zoning districts
• Approval of minutes from January 7, 2025 regular meeting

Parish Council

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will hold its regular meeting on January 9, 2025, to elect a chairman and vice chairman, approve minutes, and consider several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include introducing ordinances for two rezonings (one for Bayou Fabricated Products, one for Belle Vale property), a 5-mill special tax levy, and approving annual sales tax adjustments. The council will also consider a change order for the 2024 Asphalt Road Rehabilitation Program and intergovernmental agreements for permitting and inspection services.

• Election of Council Chairman and Vice Chairman for 2025
• Approve Annual Sales Tax Percentage Adjustments for 2025
• Rezoning 3.964 acres at 2052 DiBenedetto Lane from C-1.2 to I-2 (Bayou Fabricated Products)
• Rezoning 5+/- acres at Belle Vale from C-1.3/AG-3/I-1 to I-2 (Tara Tilton McCartney/Hunter Munson)
• Ordinance to levy 5.00 mills special tax for 10 years (2025-2034)

The Council canvassed results from the December 7, 2024 special election, confirming the passage of a 10-year recreational facilities tax. Other actions included electing 2025 officers, updating fencing requirements in the Unified Development Code, and approving several intergovernmental and state compliance resolutions.

• Certified passage of 5-mill recreational tax renewal (1,562 yes, 961 no)
• Elected Carey Denstel as Chairman and Alan Crowe as Vice Chairman for 2025
• Approved 2025 Annual Sales Tax Percentage Adjustments (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1 of 2025 updating fencing requirements for certain zones (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2 of 2025 revising Family and Medical Leave in employee handbook (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 3 of 2025 revoking specific servitudes for ExxonMobil (9-0)
• Approved -$106,255.11 change order for 2024 Asphalt Road Rehabilitation (9-0)
• Approved permitting and inspection agreement with Town of Grosse Tete (9-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The West Baton Rouge Parish Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to elect a new Chairman and Vice Chairman for 2025. The commission will also hold a public hearing regarding an ordinance to update fencing requirements within the Unified Development Code.

• Election of Planning and Zoning Chairman for 2025
• Election of Planning and Zoning Vice Chairman for 2025
• Public hearing on amending the Unified Development Code regarding fencing requirements

The Planning and Zoning Commission held a joint meeting on January 7, 2025, and unanimously approved the election of Todd Plauche as Chairman and Justin Brown as Vice Chairman. The commission also approved the minutes from the November 5, 2024 meeting. The only substantive action was a unanimous recommendation to approve an ordinance updating fencing requirements for certain zones, with amendments to add Industrial Site Development Regulations. No public comments or written protests were received.

• Re-elected Todd Plauche as Chairman (9-0)
• Re-elected Justin Brown as Vice Chairman (9-0)
• Approved minutes from November 5, 2024 meeting (9-0)
• Recommended approval with amendments for fencing ordinance update (9-0)