Land Use & Zoning
A Louisiana parish with a newly adopted Master Plan must ensure that its zoning ordinances are:
AIdentical to neighboring parish ordinances
BConsistent with and implement the goals and policies of the Master Plan✓ Correct
CApproved by the LREC before adoption
DBased solely on property tax revenue needs
Explanation
Zoning ordinances are the legal tools used to implement the policies of a Master Plan (comprehensive plan). Louisiana law generally requires that zoning be consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan.
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