Planning Commission
Overview
The St. John the Baptist Parish Planning Commission is responsible for developing and adopting a master plan for the physical development of the unincorporated areas within the parish. This plan includes a general description or depiction of existing roads, streets, highways, and publicly controlled corridors, along with other public properties within the jurisdiction. The commission's recommendations may cover various aspects such as transportation routes, public buildings, utilities, and the removal, relocation, or extension of public ways, grounds, open spaces, buildings, property, utilities, or terminals.
The Planning Commission holds regular meetings to discuss and make decisions on matters related to planning and development. 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 5:30 p.m.
Meeting Calendar

All Planning Commission Meetings take place in the Parish Council Chambers at 1811 W. Airline Highway, LaPlace, LA 70068 and begin at 5:30 p.m.
Meeting Agenda
Agenda-11-17-25(PDF, 337KB)
Agenda-10-20-25(PDF, 332KB)
Agenda-9-22-25(PDF, 343KB)
Agenda-8-18-25(PDF, 342KB)
Agenda-7-21-25(PDF, 331KB)
Agenda-6-16-25(PDF, 300KB)
Agenda-5-19-25(PDF, 301KB)
Agenda-4-21-25(PDF, 312KB)
Agenda-3-17-25(PDF, 307KB)
Agenda-2-17-25(PDF, 311KB)
Agenda-1-13-25(PDF, 303KB)
Members
Lester Mitchell Division A
R.J. Ory, Chairman Division B
Anthony Valentine District 1
Mike Luminais District 2
Rolanda Tuircuit District 3
Nycole Brown District 4
John Guillot District 5
Dervon Davis District 6
Eric Torres District 7
For more details about the Planning Commission, please contact us at (985) 651-5565. Our office is located on the 1st 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.