Land Use & Zoning
A Louisiana municipality's 'zoning map amendment' (rezoning) changes the zoning classification of specific property. This requires:
AOnly the property owner's request
BReview by the planning commission and adoption by the local governing body (city council or parish council) following due process procedures✓ Correct
CApproval from the LREC
DA supermajority of neighboring property owners
Explanation
Rezoning in Louisiana follows a defined process: application, staff review, planning commission recommendation, public hearing, and final action by the local governing body. Due process requires notice to affected property owners and the public.
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