Florida Boulevard commercial rezonings (17060 and 17510/17590)
Baton Rouge
Summary
Two stretches of Florida Boulevard east of Stevendale and Old Hammond could shift from rural/residential designations to commercial, including heavy commercial. Neighbors turned out in opposition, but the commission forwarded all four related items to the council unanimously.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 8
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
The applicants and future commercial users of the parcels.
Nearby residents who objected to losing rural/residential buffer along Florida Boulevard.
Mentions & discussions (1)
Related development
PA-5-26 / Case 28-26 — 17060 Florida Boulevard
Neighbors worry about flooding, fuel tanks, and traffic on Old Hammond; a trimmed request may return next month.
PA-6-26 / Case 32-26 — 17510 and 17590 Florida Boulevard
Could bring heavier commercial uses to a currently rural tract east of Old Hammond Highway.
Case 31-26 — 7117 and 7127 Florida Boulevard
Broadens allowable commercial uses on this Florida Boulevard parcel west of Lobdell.
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