Tougher development rules may be on the way as Baton Rouge flood study wraps up

Tougher development rules may be on the way as city-parish officials and contractors come closer to sending policy recommendations to the Metro Council that they say will protect against future floods in East Baton Rouge.

The parishwide study of waterways and drainage infrastructure was launched in September 2017 with the goal of using the data to prioritize infrastructure and guide amendments to the building code. The Stormwater Master plan will eventually culminate in a comprehensive 20-year capital improvement plan.