?CITY OF DEQUINCY
ORDINANCE NO. 1003
THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of DeQuincy, State of Louisiana, met in regular session on the 9th day of March 2026, and adopted the following Ordinance as a amendment to Article V.-Historic District Commission Sec 2-111 Established.
WHEREAS, the City of DeQuincy desires to update and modernize its Code of Ordinances regarding the historic district.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council that Section 2 of Appendix A: General Zoning Ordinance are hereby amended as follows:
Sec. 2-111. – Established.
There is hereby created a commission to be known as the DeQuincy Historic District Commission, whose purpose shall be to endorse plans as presented, or as would be necessary, to make recommendations for changes on behalf of an applicant upon all proposed alterations, relocations, and new construction within the boundaries of the historic district and any other actions necessary to implement the intent of this article. Commission recommendation shall not be binding; however, the commission shall make itself available to assist applicants on whom alteration, relocation, or new construction is contemplated in complying with recommendations. The commission shall also assist applicants interested in pursuing investment tax credits for historic rehabilitation to meet the requirements for that program.
The commission shall preserve, promote, and develop the city’s historical resources and to advise the city on the designation of the historic district, landmarks, and landmark sites, and perform such other functions as may be provided by law.
The commission shall consist of not fewer than five (5) members, no more than ten (10) members. All members of the commission are appointed by the mayor upon recommendation by the council and shall serve for designated terms and may be re-appointed. It is suggested that at least one member should be a qualified architect licensed by the State of Louisiana. All members of the commission shall serve for a term of four (4) years and shall be eligible for reappointment. Any vacancies shall be filled within sixty (60) days. All commission members should have knowledge or interest in historic preservation and must live inside the city limits of DeQuincy. In conformity with state guidelines, the city shall make a good faith effort to locate professionals to serve on the commission before appointing lay members.
The commission shall make such by-laws as it may deem necessary for the conduct of its affairs not inconsistent with the laws of the parish and state. Presence of three (3) members of the commission at a meeting shall constitute a quorum. The commission shall meet quarterly, unless there are no pending permit applications for alterations, relocation, or new construction in the historic district. Special meetings may also be held at any time on the written request of any one of the commission members, or on the call of the chairman of the commission.
The commission shall select one of its members to serve as chairman. The commission shall make a report on its recommendations and activities to the mayor and city council after every meeting.
Be it further ordained that all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance be and the same are hereby repealed and replaced.
Said Ordinance having been introduced on the 9th day of February 2026, by notice of Public Hearing having been published on the 4th day of March 2026, said Public Hearing had been held on 9th day of March 2026, title having been read and Ordinance considered, on motion by Margaret Brown seconded by Bobby Dahlquist to adopt the Ordinance. A record vote was taken, and the following result was had:
YEAS: 5
NAYS: 0
ABSENT:0
ABSTAIN: 0
This Ordinance was declared duly adopted this 9th day of March 2026.
/s/Riley Smith
Riley Smith
Mayor
/s/Sherri Breaux
Sherri Breaux Clerk of the Council and City Clerk
/s/Cameron Smith
Cameron Smith
Council ChairmanI certify that the above and foregoing constitutes a true and correct copy of an Ordinance duly adopted at a meeting of the City Council of the City of DeQuincy, approved and received from the Mayor at 6:00 pm on the 9th day of March ,2026, at which meeting a quorum was present and voted in favor of said Ordinance. /s/Sherri Breaux Sherri Breaux
Clerk of the Council
and City Clerk
Run Date: 03/18/2026 (M-4)
Cost of Notice: $54.00
