Case 25-26 West Chimes Street Rezone
Baton Rouge
Description
Sought a bar-and-lounge rezone near Highland Road; the Planning Commission denied it 9-0, and the council deleted the proposed ordinance 11-0 rather than advance it.
Impact summary
The Metropolitan Council denied it on Jul 22, 2026.
No change to the property for now; the applicant could refile.
Applicant
- Address
- 228 West Chimes Street
At a glance
- Hearings
- 2
- Public comments
- 0
- Total mentions
- 2
Last vote · Metropolitan Council
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 21, 2026.
Meeting timeline (2)
Planning Commission - Sep 21, 2026
Restaurant-alcohol rezone withdrawn by the property owner on the day of the meeting.
Metropolitan Council (Regular) - Jul 22, 2026
Sought a bar-and-lounge rezone near Highland Road; the Planning Commission denied it 9-0, and the council deleted the proposed ordinance 11-0 rather than advance it.
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