Planning & Zoning

Zoning & Development Code
Zoning Web Map
Comprehensive Plan
Transportation Plan

Please contact (225) 262-5000 and speak to the Planning Department for guidance with planning & zoning procedures and required applications. Staff highly recommends pre-application conferences to discuss proposed developments or subdivisions. Staff will offer comments to the applicant or developer in an effort to make each development more compatible with surrounding uses, city codes, and the Master Plan.

Planning & Zoning Applications

Planning & Zoning applications are now being accepted online via GovWell. Click here to submit a new application or to access an in-process application.

Due Dates

Checklists, Forms, and Informational Brochures

While we strongly encourage the use of our online application platform, if you want a paper application form, you may request one from planning@central-la.gov.

Submit or View an Application

Planning & Zoning Commissions

The Planning & Zoning Commissions (P&Z) hear requests for conditional use permits, planned unit developments, rezonings, site plans, and subdivisions. The Commissions generally meet on the fourth Thursday of each month at 6:00 pm at Central School Board Office, 11576 Sullivan Road, Central, LA 70818.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment (BOA) hears request for variances to the City of Central Comprehensive Zoning and Development Codes.  The Board generally meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at 5:00 pm at Central School Board Office, 11576 Sullivan Road, Central, LA  70818.