Hurricane Preparedness in Vermilion Parish, LA (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Vermilion Parish, Louisiana.
Verified from official government sources
Flood Elevation
In the coastal high hazard zones of unincorporated Vermilion Parish, where the code cites tidal surges and hurricane wave wash, new construction must sit landward of mean high tide on pilings and columns with the lowest horizontal structural member at or above base flood level. Fill cannot support buildings.
Coastal High Hazard Elevation Rules in Unincorporated Vermilion Parish
Significant RestrictionsVermilion Parish Code § 22-71
Located within the areas of special flood hazard established in section 22-7 are areas designated as coastal high hazard areas (zones V1-30, VE, and/or V). These areas have special flood hazards associated with high velocity waters from tidal surges and hurricane wave wash; therefore, in addition to meeting all provisions outlined in this article, the following provisions must also apply: ... (...
Storm Debris
In unincorporated Vermilion Parish, Vermilion Parish Code § 32-2 sets a $13.00 per yard fee for trash and debris delivered to the Solid Waste Facility within 72 hours of a declared State of Emergency. After that window, no other vehicle is allowed into the landfill.
Storm Debris Dumping Fee in Unincorporated Vermilion Parish
Some RestrictionsVermilion Parish Code § 32-2
It is hereby resolved by the parish police jury that there is established a $13.00 per yard fee for trash and debris that is delivered to the Vermilion Parish Solid Waste Facility by a parish police jury vehicle and/or other vehicles authorized by the parish police jury within 72 hours of a declared State of Emergency in Vermilion Parish. No other vehicle will be allowed into the landfill after...
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