Land Use & Zoning

In Louisiana, 'interim zoning' is sometimes used when:

AA community is waiting for federal approval of its zoning code
BA government needs temporary land use controls while developing a comprehensive plan or permanent zoning ordinance✓ Correct
CA property is in dispute between two parishes
DA developer requests a temporary construction zone

Explanation

Interim (moratorium) zoning provides temporary land use controls to prevent incompatible development while a community develops a new comprehensive plan or zoning ordinance — preserving planning options.

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