Eric M. Poche’, Planning and Zoning Director
Lance Brock, Zoning Official
Marcia Shivers, Floodplain Coordinator
Phone: 225-450-1002

Mission Statement:

The Office of Planning and Development is charged with the duties of administering the Parish Subdivision Regulations, the Parish Development Code, assisting the Planning Commission, Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustments, and all duties and tasks required to administer the Parish’s development rules, and such tasks and duties as may be assigned by the Ascension Parish President or governing authority.


Ascension Parish Unified Land Development Code Book Online

Fill Permit Information

Requirements for Grading-Fill Permit

Grading-Fill Permit Application

Fill-Grading Permit Sample Plans

Notice of Completion Affidavit-Level 1 Grading-Fill Permit

If qualified for an exemption per Section 17-5094.B of the new Drainage Ordinance, contact the Department of Planning and Development.


Transportation Impact Fee Ordinance, effective January 2024

The Ascension Parish Council modified the Transportation Impact Fee January 2024.  CLICK HERE for the revised schedule of fees.

To review the Transportation Impact Fee map outlining the three districts and the roads eligible for funding, CLICK HERE


USCOE Proposed Parish Sewer Boundary Map

Click for the Original Sized Version

Please click the image above to view the original sized version of the map.


Planning and Development Departments:

Building Department

Floodplain Management

Planning Department

Zoning Department


Online Maps:

Online GIS Mapping