{
 "jurisdiction": "Lafayette, LA",
 "state": "LA",
 "counties": [
  "Lafayette"
 ],
 "url": "https://ruralvacantland.com/zoning/la/lafayette/",
 "publisher": "Rural Vacant Land (ruralvacantland.com)",
 "use": "drive-thru restaurant",
 "last_read": "2026-11-14",
 "summary": "A drive-thru restaurant is allowed by right (no conditional use permit, special exception or rezoning) in these zoning districts: CH, CH(c), CM-1, CM-1(c), CM-1(cup), D, D(cup), IL. It is not allowed in 15 districts: A, IH, MN-1, MN-1(c), MN-1(cup), MN-2, MN-2(cup), RM-1, RM-1(c), RM-2, RM-2(c), RS-1, RS-1(c), RS-1(cup), RS-2. 3 districts are not confirmed yet.",
 "status_meaning": {
  "by_right": "Allowed by right",
  "conditional": "Needs a conditional or special use approval",
  "prohibited": "Not allowed",
  "unclear": "Not confirmed yet"
 },
 "zoning_layer": {
  "url": "https://services.arcgis.com/fOr4AY8t0ujnJsua/arcgis/rest/services/LCG_LDC_ZONING_DL/FeatureServer/0",
  "district_field": "UDC_ZONING"
 },
 "districts": [
  {
   "district": "A",
   "name": "",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "quote": "Drive-through facilities are allowed in the MN, MX, D, CM, CH, IL, IH, and PD districts (residential not listed).",
   "code_section": "UDC Sec. 89-80(c)",
   "conditions": "Residential district.",
   "source_url": "https://www.zoneomics.com/code/lafayette-LA/chapter_2 ; https://www.zoneomics.com/code/lafayette-LA/chapter_5",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "CH",
   "name": "",
   "status": "by_right",
   "quote": "Drive-through facilities are allowed in the MN, MX, D, CM, CH, IL, IH, and PD districts in accordance with this section.",
   "code_section": "UDC Sec. 89-21 use table; Sec. 89-80",
   "conditions": "Restaurant P in this district. Sec. 89-80: menu board 50 ft from RS zoning, speakers away, buffer; stacking 80 ft to menu board and 160 ft to first window.",
   "source_url": "https://www.zoneomics.com/code/lafayette-LA/chapter_2 ; https://www.zoneomics.com/code/lafayette-LA/chapter_5",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "CH(c)",
   "name": "",
   "status": "by_right",
   "quote": "Drive-through facilities are allowed in the MN, MX, D, CM, CH, IL, IH, and PD districts in accordance with this section.",
   "code_section": "UDC Sec. 89-21 use table; Sec. 89-80",
   "conditions": "Restaurant P in this district. Sec. 89-80: menu board 50 ft from RS zoning, speakers away, buffer; stacking 80 ft to menu board and 160 ft to first window. Suffix/overlay \"c\" may add conditions - check.",
   "source_url": "https://www.zoneomics.com/code/lafayette-LA/chapter_2 ; https://www.zoneomics.com/code/lafayette-LA/chapter_5",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "CM-1",
   "name": "",
   "status": "by_right",
   "quote": "Drive-through facilities are allowed in the MN, MX, D, CM, CH, IL, IH, and PD districts in accordance with this section.",
   "code_section": "UDC Sec. 89-21 use table; Sec. 89-80",
   "conditions": "Restaurant P in this district. Sec. 89-80: menu board 50 ft from RS zoning, speakers away, buffer; stacking 80 ft to menu board and 160 ft to first window.",
   "source_url": "https://www.zoneomics.com/code/lafayette-LA/chapter_2 ; https://www.zoneomics.com/code/lafayette-LA/chapter_5",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "CM-1(c)",
   "name": "",
   "status": "by_right",
   "quote": "Drive-through facilities are allowed in the MN, MX, D, CM, CH, IL, IH, and PD districts in accordance with this section.",
   "code_section": "UDC Sec. 89-21 use table; Sec. 89-80",
   "conditions": "Restaurant P in this district. Sec. 89-80: menu board 50 ft from RS zoning, speakers away, buffer; stacking 80 ft to menu board and 160 ft to first window. Suffix/overlay \"c\" may add conditions - check.",
   "source_url": "https://www.zoneomics.com/code/lafayette-LA/chapter_2 ; https://www.zoneomics.com/code/lafayette-LA/chapter_5",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "CM-1(cup)",
   "name": "",
   "status": "by_right",
   "quote": "Drive-through facilities are allowed in the MN, MX, D, CM, CH, IL, IH, and PD districts in accordance with this section.",
   "code_section": "UDC Sec. 89-21 use table; Sec. 89-80",
   "conditions": "Restaurant P in this district. Sec. 89-80: menu board 50 ft from RS zoning, speakers away, buffer; stacking 80 ft to menu board and 160 ft to first window. Suffix/overlay \"cup\" may add conditions - check.",
   "source_url": "https://www.zoneomics.com/code/lafayette-LA/chapter_2 ; https://www.zoneomics.com/code/lafayette-LA/chapter_5",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "D",
   "name": "",
   "status": "by_right",
   "quote": "Drive-through facilities are allowed in the MN, MX, D, CM, CH, IL, IH, and PD districts in accordance with this section.",
   "code_section": "UDC Sec. 89-21 use table; Sec. 89-80",
   "conditions": "Restaurant P in this district. Sec. 89-80: menu board 50 ft from RS zoning, speakers away, buffer; stacking 80 ft to menu board and 160 ft to first window.",
   "source_url": "https://www.zoneomics.com/code/lafayette-LA/chapter_2 ; https://www.zoneomics.com/code/lafayette-LA/chapter_5",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "D(cup)",
   "name": "",
   "status": "by_right",
   "quote": "Drive-through facilities are allowed in the MN, MX, D, CM, CH, IL, IH, and PD districts in accordance with this section.",
   "code_section": "UDC Sec. 89-21 use table; Sec. 89-80",
   "conditions": "Restaurant P in this district. Sec. 89-80: menu board 50 ft from RS zoning, speakers away, buffer; stacking 80 ft to menu board and 160 ft to first window. Suffix/overlay \"cup\" may add conditions - check.",
   "source_url": "https://www.zoneomics.com/code/lafayette-LA/chapter_2 ; https://www.zoneomics.com/code/lafayette-LA/chapter_5",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "IH",
   "name": "",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "quote": "Use table: Restaurant blank in IH (drive-through listed for IH but restaurant not allowed).",
   "code_section": "UDC Sec. 89-21 use table",
   "conditions": "Restaurant not a permitted use in IH.",
   "source_url": "https://www.zoneomics.com/code/lafayette-LA/chapter_2 ; https://www.zoneomics.com/code/lafayette-LA/chapter_5",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "IL",
   "name": "",
   "status": "by_right",
   "quote": "Drive-through facilities are allowed in the MN, MX, D, CM, CH, IL, IH, and PD districts in accordance with this section.",
   "code_section": "UDC Sec. 89-21 use table; Sec. 89-80",
   "conditions": "Restaurant P in this district. Sec. 89-80: menu board 50 ft from RS zoning, speakers away, buffer; stacking 80 ft to menu board and 160 ft to first window.",
   "source_url": "https://www.zoneomics.com/code/lafayette-LA/chapter_2 ; https://www.zoneomics.com/code/lafayette-LA/chapter_5",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "MN-1",
   "name": "",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "quote": "Drive-thru service windows for drug stores are permitted in MN zoning districts to dispense pharmaceutical products only.",
   "code_section": "UDC Sec. 89-80(c)(2); use table (restaurant = C in MN)",
   "conditions": "MN restaurant itself is conditional; drive-thru limited to pharmacies.",
   "source_url": "https://www.zoneomics.com/code/lafayette-LA/chapter_2 ; https://www.zoneomics.com/code/lafayette-LA/chapter_5",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "MN-1(c)",
   "name": "",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "quote": "Drive-thru service windows for drug stores are permitted in MN zoning districts to dispense pharmaceutical products only.",
   "code_section": "UDC Sec. 89-80(c)(2); use table (restaurant = C in MN)",
   "conditions": "MN restaurant itself is conditional; drive-thru limited to pharmacies. Suffix/overlay \"c\" may add conditions - check.",
   "source_url": "https://www.zoneomics.com/code/lafayette-LA/chapter_2 ; https://www.zoneomics.com/code/lafayette-LA/chapter_5",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "MN-1(cup)",
   "name": "",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "quote": "Drive-thru service windows for drug stores are permitted in MN zoning districts to dispense pharmaceutical products only.",
   "code_section": "UDC Sec. 89-80(c)(2); use table (restaurant = C in MN)",
   "conditions": "MN restaurant itself is conditional; drive-thru limited to pharmacies. Suffix/overlay \"cup\" may add conditions - check.",
   "source_url": "https://www.zoneomics.com/code/lafayette-LA/chapter_2 ; https://www.zoneomics.com/code/lafayette-LA/chapter_5",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "MN-2",
   "name": "",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "quote": "Drive-thru service windows for drug stores are permitted in MN zoning districts to dispense pharmaceutical products only.",
   "code_section": "UDC Sec. 89-80(c)(2); use table (restaurant = C in MN)",
   "conditions": "MN restaurant itself is conditional; drive-thru limited to pharmacies.",
   "source_url": "https://www.zoneomics.com/code/lafayette-LA/chapter_2 ; https://www.zoneomics.com/code/lafayette-LA/chapter_5",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "MN-2(cup)",
   "name": "",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "quote": "Drive-thru service windows for drug stores are permitted in MN zoning districts to dispense pharmaceutical products only.",
   "code_section": "UDC Sec. 89-80(c)(2); use table (restaurant = C in MN)",
   "conditions": "MN restaurant itself is conditional; drive-thru limited to pharmacies. Suffix/overlay \"cup\" may add conditions - check.",
   "source_url": "https://www.zoneomics.com/code/lafayette-LA/chapter_2 ; https://www.zoneomics.com/code/lafayette-LA/chapter_5",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "PD",
   "name": "",
   "status": "unclear",
   "quote": "",
   "code_section": "",
   "conditions": "",
   "source_url": "https://www.zoneomics.com/code/lafayette-LA/chapter_2 ; https://www.zoneomics.com/code/lafayette-LA/chapter_5",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "PI",
   "name": "",
   "status": "unclear",
   "quote": "",
   "code_section": "",
   "conditions": "",
   "source_url": "https://www.zoneomics.com/code/lafayette-LA/chapter_2 ; https://www.zoneomics.com/code/lafayette-LA/chapter_5",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "RM-1",
   "name": "",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "quote": "Drive-through facilities are allowed in the MN, MX, D, CM, CH, IL, IH, and PD districts (residential not listed).",
   "code_section": "UDC Sec. 89-80(c)",
   "conditions": "Residential district.",
   "source_url": "https://www.zoneomics.com/code/lafayette-LA/chapter_2 ; https://www.zoneomics.com/code/lafayette-LA/chapter_5",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "RM-1(c)",
   "name": "",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "quote": "Drive-through facilities are allowed in the MN, MX, D, CM, CH, IL, IH, and PD districts (residential not listed).",
   "code_section": "UDC Sec. 89-80(c)",
   "conditions": "Residential district.",
   "source_url": "https://www.zoneomics.com/code/lafayette-LA/chapter_2 ; https://www.zoneomics.com/code/lafayette-LA/chapter_5",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "RM-2",
   "name": "",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "quote": "Drive-through facilities are allowed in the MN, MX, D, CM, CH, IL, IH, and PD districts (residential not listed).",
   "code_section": "UDC Sec. 89-80(c)",
   "conditions": "Residential district.",
   "source_url": "https://www.zoneomics.com/code/lafayette-LA/chapter_2 ; https://www.zoneomics.com/code/lafayette-LA/chapter_5",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "RM-2(c)",
   "name": "",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "quote": "Drive-through facilities are allowed in the MN, MX, D, CM, CH, IL, IH, and PD districts (residential not listed).",
   "code_section": "UDC Sec. 89-80(c)",
   "conditions": "Residential district.",
   "source_url": "https://www.zoneomics.com/code/lafayette-LA/chapter_2 ; https://www.zoneomics.com/code/lafayette-LA/chapter_5",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "RS-1",
   "name": "",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "quote": "Drive-through facilities are allowed in the MN, MX, D, CM, CH, IL, IH, and PD districts (residential not listed).",
   "code_section": "UDC Sec. 89-80(c)",
   "conditions": "Residential district.",
   "source_url": "https://www.zoneomics.com/code/lafayette-LA/chapter_2 ; https://www.zoneomics.com/code/lafayette-LA/chapter_5",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "RS-1(c)",
   "name": "",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "quote": "Drive-through facilities are allowed in the MN, MX, D, CM, CH, IL, IH, and PD districts (residential not listed).",
   "code_section": "UDC Sec. 89-80(c)",
   "conditions": "Residential district.",
   "source_url": "https://www.zoneomics.com/code/lafayette-LA/chapter_2 ; https://www.zoneomics.com/code/lafayette-LA/chapter_5",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "RS-1(cup)",
   "name": "",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "quote": "Drive-through facilities are allowed in the MN, MX, D, CM, CH, IL, IH, and PD districts (residential not listed).",
   "code_section": "UDC Sec. 89-80(c)",
   "conditions": "Residential district.",
   "source_url": "https://www.zoneomics.com/code/lafayette-LA/chapter_2 ; https://www.zoneomics.com/code/lafayette-LA/chapter_5",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "RS-2",
   "name": "",
   "status": "prohibited",
   "quote": "Drive-through facilities are allowed in the MN, MX, D, CM, CH, IL, IH, and PD districts (residential not listed).",
   "code_section": "UDC Sec. 89-80(c)",
   "conditions": "Residential district.",
   "source_url": "https://www.zoneomics.com/code/lafayette-LA/chapter_2 ; https://www.zoneomics.com/code/lafayette-LA/chapter_5",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  },
  {
   "district": "SPECIAL",
   "name": "",
   "status": "unclear",
   "quote": "",
   "code_section": "",
   "conditions": "",
   "source_url": "https://www.zoneomics.com/code/lafayette-LA/chapter_2 ; https://www.zoneomics.com/code/lafayette-LA/chapter_5",
   "read_on": "2026-11-14"
  }
 ],
 "profile": null,
 "fees": null,
 "note": "Summary of the public zoning code with links to each source. Not legal advice; confirm with the planning office."
}