Development News for Morgan City, Louisiana

Morgan City Planning Commission Recommends Changes to Lot Width, Setback, and Address Orientation Regulations

The Planning Commission reviewed and recommended approval of Ordinance 2606, which amends residential zone regulations concerning minimum lot widths for corner lots and allows for increased flexibility in side yard setbacks and address orientation. The ordinance aims to provide more development flexibility while maintaining safety and aesthetic standards, addressing issues such as lot width, side yard usage for RVs or trailers, and the placement of street addresses relative to front doors, particularly for corner lots. Discussions also touched upon potential future considerations for corner lot flexibility and the definition of 'community use' in land use classifications.

Preliminary Plat Approval Recommended for Morgan Creekside Meadows Subdivision Phase Two

The Planning Commission reviewed and recommended approval of the preliminary plat for Morgan Creekside Meadows Subdivision Phase Two, comprising 18 lots on approximately seven acres. The development aligns with the general plan's medium-density residential designation and R110 zoning (10,000 sq ft lots). Key features include continued street connections and the provision of an eight-foot trail on one side of the collector street (525 West) and a five-foot sidewalk on the other. Engineering and planning comments, including rerouting an irrigation pipe and obtaining a quick claim deed for an irrigation easement, must be addressed before final plat approval.