All property located inside the City of Shreveport and within approximately five miles of the city limits is zoned for specific land uses. The three broad classifications are:
- R - residential
- B - business / commercial
- I - industrial
There are numerous sub-categories within each of these classifications which further define specific types of zoning and permissible land uses.
Rezoning
Any citizen desiring to locate a business or manufacturing operation within the jurisdiction of Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC) should first determine whether the proposed site is properly zoned for the intended business or industrial purpose. Please call the MPC Office at (318)-673-6480 if you have any specific questions regarding the zoning information and Rezoning Application process.