Single Family Zoning

The homes in Magnolia Woods are zoned A-1 Single Family Residential. The City-Parish A-1 zoning restrictions prohibit more than two unrelated persons from residing in a single family home. If the owner resides on the premises, a total of four unrelated persons may reside in the home. The City-Parish ordinances provide for enforcement of these restrictions by the Parish Attorney. *See Unified Development Code, Sec.8.201, Ch2 & 6.7(c).

Noise

The City-Parish Code has a noise ordinance which prohibits a person from making any loud noises which are offensive, render enjoyment of property uncomfortable or interfere with public peace and comfort. This can include use of vulgar language, playing the radio loudly or sounding a car horn, except as required by law. The ordinance against disturbing the peace includes appearing in an intoxicated condition. Violation of these ordinances is punishable by a fine of between $100 and $500.

To report a violation, call the police at 389-2000. You must give your name, address and phone number in order for the police to respond and write a report. The report allows for a record to be kept of repeat offenders. *See Code of Ordinances, Sec.12:100, 101, Sec.13:103.

Parking

The City-Parish Code of Ordinances establishes certain parking restrictions, which include:

Do not park on the front lawn or sidewalk.
Do not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
There is a time limit to parking on the street – not longer than 9 hours in a 24 hour period from 6am of one day to 6am of the next.
Do not block traffic.
Do not block a driveway.
Do not park within 25 feet of an intersection.
Parking in the wrong direction is prohibited.

To report a violation, call the traffic police division at 389-3874. *See Code of Ordinances, Sec.11:415,416,418,421,423.

*These codes are available on Baton Rouge City Parish website, at http://www.brgov.com.