Coastal Zone Management Advisory Committee

Overview

The St. John the Baptist Parish Coastal Zone Advisory Committee is a group of designated individuals representing coastal area user groups and possessing knowledge of the parish's coastal resources, environmental conditions and potential conflicts.  The Committee, in its advisory capacity, provides assistance to the St. John Coastal Zone Management Administrator by reviewing and commenting on Coastal Use Permit applications and other matters of concern to the parish's Coastal Zone Management Plan.  The Committee may recommend additional performance standards for the purpose of placing special conditions on local permits.  The Committee’s purpose is to serve as a sounding board for, and provide input to, the Administrator particularly on complex or technical issues.   The Committee shall assist in the development of projects and programs that will enhance wetland areas both within the parish and around the region.  When necessary, the Committee shall advise the Administration regarding the priorities when resources limit the use of resources. 

The Coastal Zone Advisory Committee holds quarterly meetings. These meetings are open to the public and take place in the Parish Council Chambers at 1811 W. Airline Highway, LaPlace, LA 70068, starting at 3:00 p.m.

For more information or specific inquiries, please contact us at StJohnFloodplain@stjohn-la.gov  or (985) 651-5565.  Our office is located on the 1^st floor of the Government Building at 1811 W. Airline Hwy. in LaPlace. Office hours are 8 am – 4:30 pm Monday – Friday excluding Government Holidays.