The original instrument was prepared by Michael Bell. The following digest, which
does not constitute a part of the legislative instrument, was prepared by Michelle D.
Ridge.
DIGEST
SB 462 Engrossed 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 provides that a municipality or parish that adopts land use or zoning ordinances,
resolutions, or regulations may adopt ordinances to provide for voluntary economic incentive
policies to increase the availability of affordable dwelling units within the jurisdiction of the
respective municipality or parish.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Amends R.S. 33:5001, 5002(A) and (B)(2), and 5003)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Commerce, Consumer
Protection, and International Affairs to the original bill
1. Makes technical changes.
2. Changes the term "inclusionary zoning" to "voluntary economic incentive policies"
in other provisions.