Land Use & Zoning
Under Louisiana's Coastal Zone Management Program, development activities within the coastal zone generally require:
AOnly a local building permit
BA coastal use permit from the Louisiana DNR, in addition to other required permits✓ Correct
CApproval from the Army Corps of Engineers only
DNo permits if the activity does not involve structures
Explanation
Louisiana's Coastal Zone Management Program (administered by DNR) requires a coastal use permit for development activities in the coastal zone — in addition to any required local, state, or federal permits — to ensure compatibility with coastal resource protection.
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