Zoning Compliance and Site Development Plan Reviews

Site and development plan review of public and private projects is conducted by the Bossier MPC or its designated staff to ensure compliance with stated policies of the comprehensive and other relevant jurisdictional plans, and zoning district development and design standards. Nearly all physical development necessitates the submission of a site/sketch plan before a permit can be issued. Examples include, but are not limited to fences, signs, pools. On a simpler end of the scale, is a residential garage. One must know the size of the garage, how it relates to other structures on the property, and its distance from property lines. More complex projects such as a new bank, multifamily residential, retail center, convenience store, etc., or projects in specifically designated districts, typically will require a zoning compliance and site plan review before a permit can be issued. In these cases, there are many issues that need to be addressed including access from public streets, site layout, building size, setbacks, drainage, parking, landscaping, utility connections, and lighting. Design details are also reviewed with respect to building materials, architectural style, roof, entrance details, etc. Click here to view examples of acceptable site plans.