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DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
SB 454 Reengrossed 2016 Regular Session Barrow
Proposed law declares that the policy of the state is to promote sound growth and
development of parishes and municipalities by enabling them to undertake the correction of
deficient conditions, factors and characteristics through comprehensive and coordinated
community development, the formulation, participation in, and adoption of public and
private improvement programs related thereto and the encouragement of participation in
such efforts by private enterprise.
Proposed law provides for the following definitions:
(1)"Governing body" means the legislative body, commission, council, board of
aldermen, police jury, or other body charged with governing the parish or
municipality.
(2)"Master plan" means the comprehensive plan of the parish or municipality.
(3)"Smart growth development" means one or more works, undertakings, and activities
for the development, redevelopment, improvement, construction, rehabilitation, or
conservation of structures, facilities, and appurtenances in an area that are intended
to result in a new community, including the activities to carry out a new community
development plan, which may include the following:
(a)Mix land uses together.
(b)Create a range of housing opportunities and choices.
(c)Create walkable neighborhoods which include schools and grocery stores.
(d)Foster distinctive, attractive communities with a strong sense of place.
(e)Preserve open space, farmland, natural beauty, and critical environmental
areas.
(f)Provide a variety of transportation choices.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Adds R.S. 33:140.211-140.212)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Senate Floor Amendments to engrossed bill
1. Makes legislative bureau technical changes.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Municipal, Parochial
and Cultural Affairs to the reengrossed bill:
1. Authorize, rather than require, a community development plan to provide for
certain amenities.
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