The City of Covington finally has a new comprehensive zoning ordinance. After years of meetings, public hearings and studies, the council overwhelmingly adopted the measures with little fanfare. Work on the comprehensive land-use plan began before Hurricane Katrina. It eliminates the practice of “spot zoning” and creates overlay districts for historic, signage and other uses as well as a modernization of the city’s planning and zoning criteria. Taking into consideration the West 30s revitalization plan, the new ordinance creates buffer zones between commercial and single family residential areas, each of which have been discussed in open meetings and public hearings. The 184-page ordinance takes effect April 1, unless the council decides otherwise. Planning consultant was Steve Villavaso of Villavaso and Associates.
Covington gets a comprehensive zoning ordinance
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