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Assumption Parish Comprehensive Plan 2008 Assumption Parish Vision Statement “Assumption Parish will continue to develop a healthy community atmosphere and a desirable quality of life for its residents by ensuring a balanced mix of residential and commercial development, quality education, necessary infrastructure, employment and recreational opportunities while preserving its natural resources and pleasing rural character. The Parish will become a growing, visually attractive, safe and economically stable community striving for cooperation and input from its citizens and business community.” Comprehensive Plan Thank You Planning Process Precipitants Steering Committee The following Assumption Parish residents assisted in the development of the Assump- Ron Animashaun tion Parish Comprehensive Plan by attending one or more Focus Group meetings: Gerald Boudreaux Donna Alleman, Ron Animashaun, Michele Aucoin, Jimmy Babineaux, Vicki John Boudreaux Babineaux, Carlos Bassa, Faye Blanchard, Michael Blanchard, Gerald Boudreaux, John Friday, May 01, 2009 Boudreaux, Malissa Boudreaux, Neal Boudreaux, Booster Breaux, Nelson Carter, Irving Malissa Boudreaux Comeaux, Lester Daggs, Mike DuBois, Frank Elliott, Sandi Fernandez, Anne Marie Mr. Martin Triche Nelson Carter Gauthreaux, Clayton Gautreaux, Paul Giroir, Tammy Girouard, Larry Howell, John LaFleur, Parish President Irving Comeaux Angela Landry, C. J. Landry, Morgan Landry, James Larrison, Sherlyn Larrison, Honoray Assumption Parish Police Jury Lester Daggs Lewis, Rick Louque Gary Martin, Janelle Martin, Heidi Mattingly, Ella Metrejean, Leslie P.O. Box 520 Misset, Bobby Naquin, Douglas Ohmar, Jessica Ourso, Rodney Rhodes, Brian Richard, Larry Howell Napoleonville, Louisiana 70390 Darrel Rivere, Jerry Rivere, Renard Southall, Ronald Southall, Ken St. Germain, Leo John LaFleur Sternfels, Scott Sternfels, Henry Templet, Wade Templet, Kim Torres Re: The Assumption Parish Comprehensive Plan James Larrison Honoray Lewis Dear Mr. Triche: Heidi Mattingly Special Thanks to: I want to first say thank you and the Police Jury for allowing South Central Planning & Scott Sternfels Mart J. Black, AICP Development Commission to assist the Parish of Assumption in the facilitation of the 2008 Kim Torres President/CEO Comprehensive Plan. It has truly been a rewarding experience for all our staff that were Planning Concepts & Strategies, Inc. involved in the process. Not only did we get to meet and get to know some wonderful people of P.O. Box 3751 Assumption Parish, we also learned how important the future is in hearts and minds of those who Houma, LA 70361 participated in the process. (985) 637-8017 Many times, we as professional planners don’t really get to see the true character of those we are assisting, but in this process in most instances we were drawn into conversations with citizens who openly expressed support for planned development in their Parish. As such, the completion of the Comprehensive Plan now shows the Police Jury how the citizenry desires to see their community grow and the Comprehensive Plan is the road map for future growth in Assumption Parish. Again, we want to thank you for the opportunity to serve Assumption Parish in this most rewarding process, and we look forward to assisting the Police Jury in furthering the goals and strategies delineated within the Assumption Comprehensive Plan. Sincerely, Kevin P. Belanger, CEO ii Assumption Comprehensive Plan Table of Contents Public Facilities ������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 21 Introduction to Comprehensive Planning ����������� 1 Introduction � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 21 Introduction ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1 Issues and Priorities � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 21 What is a Comprehensive Plan? � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1 SWOT Analysis � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 21 What does a Comprehensive Plan contain? � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1 Goals, Objectives and Strategies � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 22 Who is authorized to develop such a plan? � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1 Housing Element ����������������������������������������������������������������������������� 23 Comprehensive Planning Process �������������������������������������������������������2 Introduction � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 23 Issues and Priorities � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 23 SWOT Analysis � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 24 3 Inventory and Analysis ��������������������������������������� Goals, Objectives and Strategies � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 24 Parish History . 4 Aesthetics & Community Design . 26 Natural Resources . 5 Introduction � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 26 Issues and Priorities � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 26 Demographics ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 6 SWOT Analysis � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 26 Assumption Parish: 100-year profile from 1900 to 2000 � � � � � � � � � 6 Goals, Objectives and Strategies � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 27 1990 to 2000 US Census Bureau Population Counts � � � � � � � � � � � � 6 2000 to 2005 US Census Bureau Population � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 6 Implementation of Comprehensive Plan ����������� 29 Since the Hurricanes of 2005 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 7 Population-Age � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 7 Introduction � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 29 Why is sustainability so important? � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 29 Assumption Parish Police Jury Population - Dependency � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 7 P.O. Box 520 Conclusion � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 7 Implementation � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 29 Strategy Development � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 30 4813 Highway 1 Economic Resources . 9 Funding Options � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 31 Napoleonville, Louisiana 70390 Per Capita Personal Income � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 9 Conclusion � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 31 2001 Per Capita Personal Income � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 9 (985) 369-7435 2000 Per Capita Personal Income � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 9 Unemployment � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 9 Employment � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 10 Employment by Industry� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 10 Employment by Occupation � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 10 Regional Influences � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 10 SCPDC Economic Features � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 10 South Central Planning & Infrastructure ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 11 Development History � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 11 Development Commission Earlier Infrastructure � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 11 Elements of the Plan ����������������������������������������� 13 Land Use Element ��������������������������������������������������������������������������� 14 Introduction � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 14 Existing Land Use � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 14 Issues and Priorities � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 14 SWOT Analysis � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 15 Goals, Objectives, and Strategies � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 16 Future Land Use � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 17 Infrastructure Element ��������������������������������������������������������������������� 18 Introduction � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 18 Issues and Priorities � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 18 South Central Planning & Development Commission SWOT Analysis � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 19 Goals, Objectives, and Strategies � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 20 P.O. Box 1870, Gray, LA 70359 5058 W. Main Street, Houma, La 70360 (985) 851-2900 Assumption Comprehensive Plan iii iv Assumption Comprehensive Plan Introduction to Comprehensive Louisiana Revised Statutes 33:106. Planning §106. General