City of Natchitoches Planning and Zoning Department

03/31/2026

03/27/2026

03/27/2026

03/27/2026

-DOTD FLOOD PLAIN MANAGEMENT

03/27/2026

Planning and Zoning Code Enforcement with DeWight Davis and The Public Works Department of Natchitoches. Great job guys 👏🏼
-1428 Robson st.

10/14/2025

🏡 Looking to Buy Property in Natchitoches? Ask About Adjudicated Properties! 🏡
Did you know the City of Natchitoches has adjudicated properties available for purchase? This can be a unique opportunity to acquire real estate!

E & P Consulting Services, LLC is your official contact for information regarding the purchasing process, available properties, and any questions you may have!

❓ What is Adjudicated Property?
Adjudicated property occurs when a piece of real estate's past property taxes are not paid, and the property is offered for a tax sale but receives no bids.

The political subdivision (in this case, the City of Natchitoches) then takes custody of the property. The former owner still holds some rights, but the taxing body can sell the property to recover the taxes and costs owed. Purchasing an adjudicated property is a specific legal process that can eventually lead to clear ownership, often allowing the property to be returned to the tax rolls and productive use.

Contact E & P Consulting Services, LLC Today!
📞 Phone: 318-807-0924
📠 Fax: 318-807-0925

10/13/2025

🧭 GENERAL TIPS FOR UNDERSTANDING PLANNING & ZONING
1. ✅ Know Your Zoning Designation

Every property is zoned for specific uses (residential, commercial, industrial, etc.).

Check your local zoning map or contact the planning department to find out your zoning.

This determines what you can legally build or operate on your land.

2. 🏘️ Read the Comprehensive Plan

Your municipality’s comprehensive or master plan outlines the long-term vision for development.

It affects decisions on infrastructure, housing, transportation, parks, and business development.

Tip: Comprehensive plans are public documents—read them to see how your area might change.

3. 🛠️ Understand the Permit Process

Most construction or land-use changes require:

Zoning approval

Building permits

Site plan review

Get approvals before beginning work to avoid fines or stop-work orders.

Contact Planning and Zoning City of Natchitoches
318-357-3840

09/11/2025

September is National Preparedness Month:

Learn How you can help your community before, during and after a disaster or emergency.

Volunteer & Donate
During disaster response, affected communities depend heavily on local and national volunteer organizations to provide trained volunteers and much-needed donated supplies. Get involved today by donating to or volunteering with a reputable organization.
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• Remember, cash is best. During a disaster, you can donate to a recognized disaster relief organization. Financial contributions are the fastest, most flexible and most effective method of donating.
• Volunteer to respond to disasters and help your community.
• Join a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program and get trained on basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations.
Train & Educate
You could help save countless lives by taking simple actions to prepare your community or organization for a disaster before one strikes. FEMA offers free trainings and education tools to train yourself and others on the best ways to prepare for, respond to, and recover from a disaster or emergency.
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• Teach preparedness curriculum in your school or childcare facility. Download everything you need for grades K-12 through our Ready Kids program.
• Promote preparedness online by sharing preparedness tips on your social media accounts with Ready’s online social media toolkit or public service announcements.
• Take a free online independent study course through FEMA’s Emergency Management Institute or a CPR course through the American Red Cross and gain more knowledge to help your community become more prepared.

09/11/2025

September is National Preparedness Month:
Learn How you can help your community before, during and after a disaster or emergency.
Volunteer & Donate
During disaster response, affected communities depend heavily on local and national volunteer organizations to provide trained volunteers and much-needed donated supplies. Get involved today by donating to or volunteering with a reputable organization.
Image
• Remember, cash is best. During a disaster, you can donate to a recognized disaster relief organization. Financial contributions are the fastest, most flexible and most effective method of donating.
• Volunteer to respond to disasters and help your community.
• Join a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program and get trained on basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations.
Train & Educate
You could help save countless lives by taking simple actions to prepare your community or organization for a disaster before one strikes. FEMA offers free trainings and education tools to train yourself and others on the best ways to prepare for, respond to, and recover from a disaster or emergency.
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• Teach preparedness curriculum in your school or childcare facility. Download everything you need for grades K-12 through our Ready Kids program.
• Promote preparedness online by sharing preparedness tips on your social media accounts with Ready’s online social media toolkit or public service announcements.
• Take a free online independent study course through FEMA’s Emergency Management Institute or a CPR course through the American Red Cross and gain more knowledge to help your community become more prepared.

09/10/2025

National Preparedness Month: Preparedness Starts at Home. Take Four Steps to get prepared.

1. Know your risk

Know what could happen where you and your family live. This helps you figure out what you need to do to stay safe. You can explore various disasters and emergencies on Ready.gov.

2. Make a family emergency plan

Making a plan early helps you reduce stress and save time and money. Follow four easy steps and create a free Family Emergency Plan quickly and easily with our fillable form.
Disasters are costly but preparing for them doesn’t have to be. Taking time to prepare now can help save you thousands of dollars and give you peace of mind when the next disaster or emergency occurs. Visit Ready.gov’s low and no-cost tip page to see how you can be better prepared without spending a lot of money.

3. Build an emergency supply kit

Having enough food, water and medicine can help you stay safe and comfortable until help arrives. Having what you need can also prevent injury and damage to your home.
Build a go-bag with all the essentials you might need, so you don’t need to scramble in an evacuation situation. Find a list of supplies at Build A Kit.

4. Get involved in your community by taking action to prepare for emergencies
Emergencies can happen fast, and emergency responders aren’t always nearby. You may be able to save a life by taking simple actions immediately.

You can learn these steps when you take a first aid class through many organizations in your community.

Join a Community Emergency Response Team program and get trained on basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization and disaster medical operations.

Take a free online independent study course through FEMA’s Emergency Management Institute or a CPR course through the American Red Cross to learn more about how to help your community become more prepared.