Building Setbacks & Zoning in Vermilion Parish, LA (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Vermilion Parish, Louisiana.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Vermilion Parish. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Structure Height Limits
In unincorporated Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, the one height trigger in the Code is Sec. 8-3: anyone building a structure taller than 40 feet must first obtain a certification from the City of Abbeville on airport and FAA grounds. Without it, any construction permit the parish issues in error is invalid.
Vermilion Parish 40-Foot Structure Height Certification Rule
Light RestrictionsVermilion Parish Code § 8-3
Any person, corporation or entity desiring to construct any structure having a height of more than 40 feet shall obtain, as a prerequisite to obtaining a permit for construction, a certification from the City of Abbeville that the structure does not interfere with flight and/or communication operations at the Chris Crusta Memorial Airport in the City of Abbeville, and does not violate Federal A...
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