Environmental Rules in Caddo Parish, LA (2026)
4 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Caddo Parish, Louisiana.
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Stormwater Management
Caddo Parish bans any non-stormwater discharge into its storm drainage system across unincorporated areas, with the Department of Public Works enforcing through inspections, stop-work orders and a $500-per-day civil penalty for violations under Chapter 46.
Caddo Parish Stormwater Discharge Rules
Some RestrictionsCaddo Parish Code of Ordinances § 46-27
No person shall introduce or cause to be introduced into the parish's storm drainage system any discharge that is not composed entirely of stormwater, except for discharges within any of the following classes: (1)Discharges that are authorized by an NPDES or LPDES permit other than the LPDES permit for discharges from the parish's storm drainage system;(2)Discharges resulting from firefighting;...
Erosion Control
Caddo Parish requires every construction site in the unincorporated parish to stabilize exposed soil within 14 days of work stopping, and major developments of one acre or more must file a stormwater pollution prevention plan prepared by a licensed engineer or CPESC.
Caddo Parish Erosion and Sediment Control Rules
Some RestrictionsCaddo Parish Code of Ordinances § 46-60
In addition to any state and federal permit requirements, the following items shall be required and shall be addressed in the stormwater pollution prevention plan for all major developments: (1)Stabilization and sediment trapping. All exposed and unworked soils, including soil stockpiles, shall be stabilized by suitable application of BMPs which protect soil from the erosive forces of raindrop ...
Flood Zones
Caddo Parish requires a development permit before any construction, fill, grading, or other development in an area of special flood hazard shown on the parish's May 19, 2014 Flood Insurance Rate Maps. The director of public works reviews and approves or denies the permit under Code of Ordinances Sec. 18-40, weighing flood danger, access for emergency vehicles, and the comprehensive plan.
Caddo Parish Floodplain Development Permit
Significant RestrictionsCaddo Parish Code of Ordinances § 18-40
(a)A development permit shall be required to ensure conformance with the provisions of this chapter.(b)Application for a development permit shall be presented to the director of public works on forms furnished by him and may include, but not be limited to, plans in duplicate drawn to scale showing the location, dimensions and elevation of proposed landscape alterations, existing and proposed st...
Flood Elevation Requirements
New or substantially improved residential structures in a Caddo Parish special flood hazard area must have their lowest floor, including any basement, built at least one foot above the base flood elevation. Sec. 18-72 requires a registered engineer, architect, or land surveyor to certify the elevation to the director of public works before occupancy.
Caddo Parish Base Flood Elevation Freeboard
Some RestrictionsCaddo Parish Code of Ordinances § 18-72
Residential construction. New construction or substantial improvement of any residential structure shall have the lowest floor, including basement, elevated by utilization of flood-resistant materials and construction techniques to a minimum of one foot above the base flood elevation. A registered professional engineer, architect, or land surveyor shall submit a certification to the director of...
Environmental Rules by City in Caddo Parish
1 cities in Caddo Parish have their own environmental rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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