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Lafayette Parish, LA Special Events & Permits: Parklets (2026)

Significant Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Scope
Downtown "D" zoning district only
Permit fee
$500-$1,000 (metered vs. not)
Site size
One on-street space, 20 feet
Block cap
One parklet per block face
Regulator
Downtown Management Committee

Summary

Lafayette City-Parish requires a $100 application plus a $500-$1,000 permit fee to build a parklet in an on-street parking space, but only within the Downtown "D" zoning district.

City-specific rules exist: Lafayette has its own parklets rules that differ from Lafayette Parish's county-level regulations. If you live in Lafayette, check the city-specific page instead.

Except as otherwise provided in this article, the provisions of this article apply only in the "D" (Downtown) zoning district. ... A parklet site shall be: (i) located within one on-street parking space; (ii) 20 feet in length; and (iii) protected by a bollard, sidewalk bulb-out, or other similar feature.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 65).

Full Breakdown

Sec. 78-401 limits this whole article to the "D" (Downtown) zoning district, so parklets are not authorized citywide or parish-wide, let alone in Broussard, Carencro, Duson, Scott, Youngsville or Milton. Within downtown, a parklet occupies one on-street parking space, must run 20 feet long, sit within a bollard or bulb-out, and provide 84 inches of overhead clearance. The downtown management committee designates block-face locations, caps one parklet per block face (two if the block exceeds 300 feet), and runs a competitive scored process when more than one applicant wants the same block face. Permits cost $100 to apply plus $500-$1,000 to issue, renewing annually.

Violations & Fines

Operating a parklet without a permit violates the sidewalk-obstruction prohibition; the committee can suspend or revoke a permit and impose civil fines of $250 for a second offense and $500 for a third.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I build a parklet anywhere in Lafayette Parish?
No. Sec. 78-401 limits this article to the Downtown "D" zoning district, so parklets outside downtown, and in Broussard, Carencro, Duson, Scott, Youngsville or Milton, aren't covered by this ordinance.
How much does a Lafayette parklet permit cost?
A $100 application fee plus a $1,000 permit fee if the parking space is metered, or $500 if unmetered, due again each year at renewal.
Can the city-parish remove my parklet?
Yes. The Lafayette City-Parish Council can order revocation if parking demand is insufficient or the parklet is unsafe, and the committee can revoke it for non-compliance under Sec. 78-435.

Sources & Official References

Other rules in Lafayette Parish

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