Environmental Rules in Vermilion Parish, LA (2026)
3 rules for unincorporated Vermilion Parish, Louisiana.
Verified from official government sources
Stormwater Management
In unincorporated Vermilion Parish, the Police Jury requires a Drainage Impact Analysis for every subdivision and development, sized to a 5-year storm for residential work and a 10-year storm for commercial work. Post-development runoff cannot exceed the pre-development rate without mitigation, and no construction starts until the Police Jury approves the analysis in writing.
Vermilion Parish Stormwater and Drainage Rules
Some RestrictionsVermilion Parish Code, Appendix A, Subdivision Regulations, Secs. 4 and 8
3.No construction of any development components which are the subject of any preliminary or final plat approval by the Police Jury shall be commenced until a favorable written approval of the drainage impact analysis has been made by the Police Jury. Violation of this provision can result in a cease and desist order being issued with respect to such development. ... All residential and commerci...
Flood Zones
Chapter 22 of the Vermilion Parish Code applies to all areas of special flood hazard in unincorporated Vermilion Parish, adopts the FEMA Flood Insurance Study and FIRMs dated January 19, 2011, and requires a floodplain development permit from the parish floodplain administrator before building or altering land.
Flood Zone Rules in Unincorporated Vermilion Parish, Louisiana
Some RestrictionsVermilion Parish Code §§ 22-6, 22-7, 22-8
The chapter shall apply to all areas of special flood hazard with the jurisdiction of the parish. ... The areas of special flood hazard identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the current scientific and engineering report entitled, "The Flood Insurance Study (FIS) for Vermilion Parish, Louisiana and Incorporated Areas," dated January 19, 2011, with accompanying FIRMs dated Janu...
Flood Elevation Requirements
In unincorporated Vermilion Parish, new and substantially improved residential buildings must have the lowest floor, including any basement, elevated to or above the base flood elevation, certified by an engineer, architect or land surveyor. Nonresidential buildings can elevate or be floodproofed watertight under Sec. 22-67.
Base Flood Elevation Rules in Unincorporated Vermilion Parish
Some RestrictionsVermilion Parish Code § 22-67
In all areas of special flood hazard where base flood elevation data has been provided as set forth in section 22-7, 22-44(8), or 22-68(c), the following provisions are required: ... (1)Residential construction. New construction and substantial improvement of any residential structure shall have the lowest floor (including basement), elevated to or above the base flood elevation. A registered p...
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