St. James Parish Boards Review Industrial Permits, Land Use, and Mausoleum Requests
St. James Parish advisory and planning bodies convened on July 27, 2026, to review a series of industrial coastal use permits, land use designations, and subdivision requests. The available records for these meetings consist solely of agendas, as minutes have not yet been published. Therefore, the outcomes of the discussions and any votes are not currently available in the record. All three meetings took place on the same day, covering topics from energy infrastructure to local cemetery expansions.
Coastal Zone Commission Reviews Industrial Projects
The Coastal Zone Commission agenda included updates on two industrial facilities. Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC (P20260465) provided an update on an electrical substation and equipment installation. CARBONPAVE LA (P20260543) presented an update on a modular office and carbon asphalt plant.
The board also reviewed state-level coastal use permits for pipeline repairs and well plugging. Hilcorp Energy Company (P20260430 & P20260511) had items regarding the plugging and abandonment of wells in La Pice Field. Bridgeline Holdings, LP (P20260305) was on the agenda for LAL 1440 natural gas pipeline anomaly repair. ExxonMobil Pipeline Company, LLC (P20260342) was listed for EMPCo LA 117 anomaly repairs. The commission's review of these permits is a procedural step for projects located within the state's designated coastal zone.
Planning Commission Reviews Land Use and Comprehensive Plan
A Planning Commission Working Group met to review land use proposals and the Comprehensive Plan draft project list. The agenda listed proposed land use south of LA Hwy 3127 and a land use designation for Parcel 70 in Vacherie. The body was also scheduled to discuss restrictions on the sale of property in family subdivisions. The meeting included a review of the Comprehensive Plan draft Project List and a Goals and Objective adoption plan. These discussions are part of the parish's ongoing efforts to update its comprehensive planning framework.
Planning Commission Considers Mausoleums and Resubdivisions
The Planning Commission agenda featured requests to build three concrete and granite mausoleums in Vacherie and St. James. The requests include a 210-crypt mausoleum at 13281 Hwy 644, Vacherie; a 68-crypt mausoleum at 1175 Hwy 18, Vacherie; and a 60-crypt mausoleum at 6564 Hwy 18, St. James.
The commission also reviewed five residential plot resubdivisions, specifically the Boudreaux, Constant, Brazan, Tabor, and Bourgeois plots. Additionally, a variance request for a 28’ x 68’ mobile home at 1253 Old Vacherie Street was on the agenda. The variance request seeks permission to place the mobile home at the specified address.
Coming Up
There are no upcoming meetings listed for the next 14 days, according to available records. Residents should check official parish notices for any updates or special called meetings.