Residents and officials in Pointe-Aux-Chenes (Louisiana) gathered Sept. 17 for a Terrebonne Parish town hall to address RV park regulations and ongoing flood mitigation efforts.
According to an article published by Citizen Portal on September 18, the meeting, which drew community members concerned about infrastructure and property rights, focused on a 90-day moratorium on new RV parks.
The temporary measure has already gone into effect and restricts development while parish leaders await guidance from South Central Planning.
Under the moratorium, private property owners are allowed to keep up to three RVs on their land. Any additional units are prohibited.
Residents at the meeting voiced concerns about the impact of the moratorium on property use. Several attendees asked for clarity on how long the restrictions would remain in place and what long-term rules could mean for landowners seeking to host RVs.
The discussion then shifted toward broader flood protection concerns. Residents stressed the urgency of constructing a new pump station to address water encroachment caused by land subsidence.
Suggestions presented during the meeting included the installation of levees along the Saint Louis Canal and the tree line, paired with a pump station to improve drainage.
Updates were also provided on ongoing flood mitigation projects already underway. A new flood wall, designed to reach 15 feet in height, is being built to improve drainage and reduce flooding risks.
For campground, RV park owners, and developers, staying informed on decisions and new regulations is increasingly important. The outcome of the moratorium review could set new parameters for park capacity, permitting, and land use in coastal communities.
By staying informed of the city’s campground regulations, developers considering new projects or expansions can also reassess proposals based on updated zoning requirements, infrastructure demands, and community concerns raised during the review process.