The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Michael Bell.
DIGEST
SB 462 Original 2018 Regular Session Martiny
Present law states legislative findings relative to the need for and the benefits of inclusionary zoning
to provide for affordable housing.
Present law allows municipalities and parishes to use inclusionary zoning strategies to promote the
development of affordable housing for low and moderate income families.
Present law authorizes any municipality or parish that adopts land use or zoning ordinances,
resolutions, or regulations to adopt ordinances to provide for inclusionary zoning to increase the
availability of affordable dwelling units.
Proposed law retains present law and adds economic incentive policies as a strategy for inclusionary
zoning.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Amends R.S. 33:5002(A) and (B)(2) and 5003)