Code of Ordinances

*The Code of Ordinances published on this page is currently being updated and revised to include all amendments and additions made since June of 2014. If you are on this page to research a specific ordinance, we advise you to contact the Police Jury Administration Office at 985-369-7435 to pull the most recent version to assure the information you receive is current and correct. (04/02/2018)

The published information of the Assumption Parish Code of Ordinances contains all of the general and permanent ordinances and other legislative enactments of the Parish’s governing body, the Assumption Parish Police Jury.

The material is divided into subject matter groupings and those groupings are divided into chapters. The chapters are further divided into sub-chapter, parts, and sections in a manner intended to provide a logical sequence of provisions.

Each chapter, sub-chapter and section is appropriately titled or provided with a heading to facilitate easy reference and identification of the subject matter contained therein.
  1. Preface (PDF)
  2. Table Of Contents (PDF)
  3. Chapter 1 - General Provisions (PDF)
  4. Chapter 2 - Administration and Organization (PDF)
  5. Chapter 3 - Amusements (PDF)
  6. Chapter 4 - Animals (PDF)
  7. Chapter 5 - Building and Construction Regulations (PDF)
  8. Chapter 6 - Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Agency (PDF)
  9. Chapter 7 - Fire Protection and Prevention (PDF)
  10. Chapter 8 - Franchises (PDF)
  11. Chapter 9 - Garbage Trash Hazardous Waste and Weeds (PDF)
  12. Chapter 10 - Health and Sanitation (PDF)
  13. Chapter 11 - Housing and Housing Regulations (PDF)
  14. Chapter 12 - Libraries (PDF)
  15. Chapter 13 - Licensing and the Regulation of Trades and Professions (PDF)
  16. Chapter 14 - Liquor and Alcoholic Beverages (PDF)
  17. Chapter 15 - Miscellaneous Crimes and Offenses (PDF)
  18. Chapter 16 - Miscellaneous Provisions (PDF)
  19. Chapter 17 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic (PDF)
  20. Chapter 18 - Parks and Recreation (PDF)
  21. Chapter 19 - Planning and Zoning (PDF)
  22. Chapter 20 - Public Welfare (PDF)
  23. Chapter 21 - Railroads and Common Carriers (PDF)
  24. Chapter 22 - Retirement and Pension Plans (PDF)
  25. Chapter 23 - Revenue and Taxation (PDF)
  26. Chapter 24 - Special Districts (PDF)
  27. Chapter 25 - Roads Bridges Watercourses and Drainage (PDF)
  28. Chapter 26 - Land Development Regulations (PDF)
  29. Appendix A - Parish Ward Lines Prior to 1971 (PDF)
  30. General Index (PDF)