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Planning and Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Department can direct you on issues concerning your property, it's current use and zoning, and how to navigate the system to realize its highest and best use under current City codes and standards. The Planning and Zoning Department is responsible for the development and implementation of the City's comprehensive plan, which is the blueprint for Covington's future development and growth management. This is where the concept of Progress and Preservation is protected for the benefit of the public health, safety and welfare of our property owners, residents and business owners.


For Planning and Zoning Applications and Forms, click here to return to Forms and Applications

City Council Adopted Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and Map (Ord. No. 2010-30) went into effect on April 1, 2011.  Please see the link for (Ord. No. 2010-30)

Thanks for your interest in Covington's future.

The Covington City Council approved a new schedule of Zoning Fees under Ord. No. 2010-31.  Please see the link for Ord. No. 2010-31.  The new fees went into effect on April 1, 2011.

 

Adopted Zoning Maps


 

BOA Meeting Updates

May BOA Agenda

July  BOA Agenda

Planning and Zoning Meeting Updates

Planning Meeting Agenda                   Zoning Meeting Agenda

November Planning Agenda                    November Zoning Agenda

 

Planning Meeting Minutes                  Zoning Meeting Minutes

March 2011                                            March 2011

April    2011

We're Preparing for Covington's Future

The City of Covington's Planning and Zoning Department is preparing for Covington's future with the adoption of the City's 2006 Comprehensive Plan. As the City of Covington adopts the plan, the City continues to expand. It is necessary to continue in the planning process. During 2008, the Department will be working with a consultant team to update the city's land use regulations in accordance with the City's Comprehensive Plan and vision.

The Department's Mission
To promote quality, sustainable development within the City through such programs as growth and land use management, community development, and code and zoning compliance. Our goal is to provide all services and information in an efficient and customer-focused manner.

Challenges.
St. Tammany Parish's growth has brought both opportunities and challenges to the City of Covington. While growth of the Parish has increased the availability of goods and services to North Shore residents and increased tax revenues, it also has brought challenges.

The primary issue for the Planning & Zoning Department is to promote livable and sustainable development, which ensures more orderly and efficient growth within the our community. During the next few years, Planning & Zoning Department will focus on comprehensive planning and growth management, zoning and development standards, strengthening code administration and zoning services, and the coordination of planning efforts with St. Tammany Parish.

The Planning and Zoning Department administers the regulations that govern how land is developed within the City of Covington. Subdivisions, apartment complexes, shopping centers and business parks are all forms of land development.

Land development regulations help—
Provide for sound community growth by establishing certain standards for new land development or redevelopment.

Protect both quality of life and quality of investment for homeowners, developers and citizens by insuring that development within our community meets certain requirements and standards.