VariancePending405 Wisner Street, Paradis

2026-12-ZBA — Minimum building elevation variance

St. Charles Parish

Description

A request to reduce the minimum building elevation to 12 inches above the street centerline to replace a mobile home in the R-1A(M) district.

Impact summary

If granted, the replacement mobile home could be set much lower than the current flood standard, with cost savings but increased flood exposure.

Applicant

Name: Rhonda Falgout
Address: 405 Wisner Street, Paradis

At a glance

Hearings: 1
Public comments: 0
Total mentions: 1

Last discussed Mar 19, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

Mar 19, 2026

SCP Zoning Board of Adjustment 6:00 PM (trimmed) - Mar 19, 2026

A request to reduce the minimum building elevation to 12 inches above the street centerline to replace a mobile home in the R-1A(M) district.

Related issues (1)

Minimum building elevation variances for mobile homes

A request to rezone two Norco lots to allow a manufactured home ran into wall-to-wall neighborhood opposition. Residents say the 1990s decision to require site-built homes protected property values and neighborhood character. The commission agreed, recommending denial; the Parish Council has the final say.

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