One ordinance approved by the Board of Aldermen could be first steps to repurpose a former hotel that was also once used as a women’s homeless shelter.
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The Opelousas Board of Aldermen last week approved and delayed six requests for amending citywide zoning ordinances to allow proposed property development.
Code Enforcement Director Margaret Doucet told the board that each of the zoning amendments had been discussed and approved by members of an appointed city Planning Commission.
Retail office space on Wallior Street
The board delayed action on the request by Fakouri Enterprises for office space on property located on Wallior between East Grolee and the railroad tracks that travel east and west across the street.
Doucet did not elaborate on what type of business is being planned by Fakouri Enterprises.