LaPlace Land

Prime 5.83-Acre Development Opportunity in LaPlace, LA

This LaPlace Land property is a sprawling 5.83-acre site ideally positioned for development in the thriving community of LaPlace, Louisiana. This is a strategic investment location is found directly behind the Aldi supermarket and the Ochsner Medical Complex - River Parishes, wiht ideal accessibility and features in a rapidly growing commercial corridor.

[PER MUNICODE] C-3 Zoning

This valuable parcel is situated in an area designated as Commercial District Three (C-3) zoning in St. John the Baptist Parish. The purpose of C-3 zoning, as defined by the parish, is to "promote, provide for, and protect areas for businesses and services that require accessibility to highways to successfully function." It's designed to accommodate a broad range of uses that benefit from high visibility and easy access, while also aiming to limit unmanageable strip development.

Under St. John the Baptist Parish's C-3 zoning, this property is ideally suited for a wide variety of commercial, retail, and service-oriented ventures. Permitted uses, among others, typically include:

• Retail Establishments:
  • Grocery stores, supermarkets, and discount stores.
  • Department stores and variety stores.
  • Specialty shops (clothing, electronics, sporting goods, etc.).
  • Drugstores and pharmacies.
  • Home improvement centers and hardware stores.
  • Furniture and appliance stores.
  • Automobile, boat, and recreational vehicle sales and service (with specific regulations).
• Restaurants and Dining Facilities:
  • Fast-food restaurants with or without drive-throughs.
  • Dine-in restaurants, cafes, and delis.
  • Bars, taverns, and lounges (as principal use or accessory to a restaurant).
• Professional and Medical Offices:
  • General office buildings.
  • Medical and dental clinics.
  • Diagnostic centers and laboratories.
  • Physical therapy and rehabilitation centers.
  • Veterinary clinics and animal hospitals.
• Hotels and Motels:
  • Hotels, motels, and extended-stay lodging facilities.
• Financial Institutions:
  • Banks, credit unions, and other financial services with or without drive-through facilities.
• Personal Service Establishments:
  • Hair and nail salons, barbershops.
  • Spas and massage therapy studios.
  • Dry cleaners and laundromats.
  • Fitness centers and health clubs.
  • Photographic studios.
• Entertainment and Recreational Facilities:
  • Movie theaters, bowling alleys.
  • Indoor recreational facilities.
• Automotive Services (with specific regulations):
  • Gasoline service stations.
  • Automobile repair shops.
  • Car washes.
• Wholesale Businesses and Warehouses:
  • Wholesale showrooms and storage facilities (with specific limitations on outdoor storage).
• Educational and Daycare Facilities:
  • Private schools, vocational schools.
  • Child day care centers.
• Public and Quasi-Public Uses:
  • Government buildings and public utilities.
  • Churches and religious institutions.

Prospective buyers are encouraged to consult the official St. John the Baptist Parish Code of Ordinances for a complete and definitive list of permitted uses, conditional uses, and specific development standards for C-3 zoning.