CPEX Planning and Zoning Initiative Governor’s Advisory Commission on Coastal Protection, Restoration and Conservation Tuesday, October 6, 2009 Michèle Deshotels Office Coastal Protection & Restoration & Camille Manning-Broome Center for Planning Excellence

Cooperative Endeavor Agreement Between Coastal Protection & Restoration Authority and The Center for Planning Excellence

Master Plan Recognized “…non-structural solutions offer tools that communities can use now to reduce their risks.” “…keeping wet areas wet is important, both for safety and flood control reasons.”

Master Plan Recognized Coastal Louisiana will be among the first places in North America to feel the effects of climate change.

Master Plan Recommendation “Improve land use planning, zoning, and permitting”

Louisiana Speaks & CPRA Master Plan The Louisiana Speaks Regional Plan and CPRA Master Plan “exchanged data, mapping, modeling, and public input throughout their processes.”

Louisiana Speaks Recommendation  “Develop Model Codes for Community Development”  “Tailor these codes to the conditions of Louisiana, including addressing reinvestment in existing communities and development in coastal environments.”

Every community in Louisiana made extraordinary through planning excellence.

Louisiana Speaks Regional Plan A unified voice for a stronger Louisiana  Largest community planning outreach effort in U.S. History  27,000 citizens participated Surveys – 2,500+ Workshops – 1,000+ Regional Polling – 23,000+ Engaged people in choices and consequences

Community Planning Adopted Plans: Tangipahoa Parish West Feliciana Parish Plans in progress: Ascension Parish Lafayette Consolidated St. Charles Parish Town of Jena Vernon Parish

What is a Comprehensive Plan?  Shared community vision  Policy blueprint – years  Coordination of government and private programs, major projects and funding opportunities Comprised of “Elements”  Land Use  Transportation  Economic Development  Public Infrastructure/Utilities  Housing and Human Services  Parks and Open Space  Environment and Coastal Resources  Community Facilities

Parish Planning Activities Source: Maloney-Mújica, Lynn Factors associated with the adoption of land use planning in Louisiana parishes prior to the hurricane season of Master's Thesis, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge.

Source: US Census, Incorporated cities, towns and villages Municipalities Between 1990 and 2000, 40% of the municipalities lost population

Efficient Development Requires “Triple Punch”  Zoning use, lot area  Subdivision streets, access, utilities  Development Standards parking, landscaping, lighting, outdoor storage, signs Toolkit

Focus Groups and Interviews  Easy and affordable to administer  Adopt completely or cafeteria-style  Flexible for multiple locations and contexts  Consists of clear, concise, graphically-oriented, user-friendly rules Toolkit Goals

Why is Coastal Planning Important? “The trouble with land is that they’re not making it anymore.” -- Will Rogers

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Model RegulationsBest Practice Manual Today

Coastal Workshops Model RegulationsBest Practice Manual Today

Pilot Coastal Communities Street Trees Sidewalk s Lighting and Signs On- Street Parking Coastal Workshops Model RegulationsBest Practice Manual Today

 Communities Produce the Vision  Apply the Model  If They Do, Then Over Time...  Choice of Housing Types  Choice of Transportation Modes  Choice of Lifestyle It’s All About Choice…

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