New Code / Setbacks

CIG-4

Observation

The provision of the existing code that allows new buildings to maintain the same setbacks as their neighbors (U.D.C. 11.503) seems to be sustained sporadically, or voided in the case of subdivided lots.

Discussion

The historic fabric in Spanish Town and Beauregard Town has front setbacks as short as 6 ft. Yet new buildings are required to have setbacks of 20 ft. by the ordinance. This is a suburban condition having no place in these neighborhoods. Also, since porches are not permitted to encroach upon the setback, they are effectively discouraged (a non-encroaching porch takes away from buildable interior area).

Recommendation

Establish flexible setbacks in the new ordinance.

Responsibility

Plan Baton Rouge and Downtown Development District

Project Status

The Metro Council approved the following ad-mendment to the UDC in October 2000: “Within the Central ness District there are no minimum front setbacks (yards), no minimum side yards, and no minimum rear yards”.

Implementation

Explanation of Terms

Product

New Code Provision

Responsibility

PBR

Implementing Agent

PC & MC

Feasibility Analysis

Initial Financing

Unnecessary

Project Financing

Existing resources

Timing