Bottom Line Up Front: West Baton Rouge Parish will hold public hearings on August 13 and August 28 for four separate zoning requests affecting properties on Horner Road, Ramblin Road, Poydras Bayou Drive, and Rosedale Road.

The West Baton Rouge Parish Council has scheduled public hearings for four zoning amendment requests that could change land use designations across multiple locations in the parish. The hearings provide opportunities for public input on proposed changes to the official zoning map.

August 13 Parish Council Hearing

Time: 5:30 PM
Location: West Baton Rouge Parish Governmental Building, 880 N. Alexander, Port Allen

Properties Under Consideration:

Horner Road Properties (3855 & 3871): Request to rezone approximately 1.015 acres from AG-1 (Agricultural Large Scale) to AG-3 (Agricultural Small Scale). The properties are described in the official notice as Tract A-2-B containing 0.314 acres and Tract A-1-C containing 0.50 acres.

Ramblin Road Property (3950): Proposed rezoning of approximately 5.31 acres from AG-3 to R-1E (Residential Single Family). The property is described as Tract 4-A-3 in Section 61 T8S R1E.

August 28 Parish Council Hearing

Time: 5:30 PM
Location: West Baton Rouge Parish Governmental Building, 880 N. Alexander, Port Allen

Properties Under Consideration:

Poydras Bayou Drive (6254): Request to rezone a 2-acre tract from AG-3 (Agricultural Full Scale) to AG-2 (Agricultural Moderate Scale). The property is located in Erwinville.

Rosedale Road (3790): Proposed rezoning from R-SF-2 to AG-3 with a Special Use Permit for Agricultural Heavy Equipment storage on approximately 1+ acre.

What This Actually Means

Horner Road (3855 & 3871): Someone wants to split up their farm property into smaller lots. This usually means they're planning to sell pieces or develop something that needs smaller parcels.

Ramblin Road (3950): A 5-acre farm wants to become a place where houses can be built. If approved, this could mean a small neighborhood or several homes where crops used to grow.

Poydras Bayou Drive (6254): This property wants to change what type of farming is allowed. The new zoning would permit different agricultural activities than what's currently allowed.

Rosedale Road (3790): Someone wants to store heavy construction equipment on residential-zoned land. Think bulldozers, excavators, and big trucks parked where houses normally go.

Why You Should Care

Traffic: More houses mean more cars on roads that were designed for farm traffic.

Property Values: Your home's value could go up or down depending on what gets built nearby.

Noise and Dust: Heavy equipment storage means diesel engines, backup beepers, and construction dust.

Character: Your quiet rural area might start feeling more suburban or industrial.

Precedent: If these get approved, similar requests become easier to approve in the future.

Zoning Amendment Process

These requests follow the standard parish procedure for zoning changes, which requires public notification, planning commission review, and parish council approval. Property owners and residents can attend the hearings to voice support or concerns about the proposed changes.

Public Participation

Residents interested in these zoning changes can attend either hearing to provide input during the public comment periods. The parish council will consider community feedback along with planning commission recommendations before making final decisions.

All hearings begin at 5:30 PM at the West Baton Rouge Parish Governmental Building located at 880 N. Alexander Avenue in Port Allen. Meeting agendas and supporting documents are typically available through the parish website prior to scheduled hearings.

These zoning requests represent ongoing development and land use planning throughout West Baton Rouge Parish, with decisions affecting property values, traffic patterns, and community character in the affected areas.