Village of Folsom, LA

As noted in the St. Tammany Parish Critical and Sensitive Areas
Focus Group New Directions 2025 report (2003), floodplains
(Appendix E – Map 15: Folsom Floodzones) often contain wetlands
and riparian areas, both of which are critical to preserving water
quality and maintaining habitat. The major recommendation of the
Critical and Sensitive Areas report is to use land use policies to
control development within the riparian zones (identified as 100-
feet from the stream edge) to maintain and improve overall
environmental quality in the Parish. While almost all activities that
disturb the soil on the banks of a water body or in a wetland require
a permit from the State and/or the Federal government, local
measures can also be very effective at protecting these resources.
The Village of Folsom can protect wetlands and riparian areas with
adequate buffers, and partner with the Parish and other agencies to
maintain and improve environmental quality in these areas.
Agricultural and Natural Resource Strategic Recommendations
1) Preserve and enhance agricultural, horticultural and
equine resources to maintain a strong local economy and
preserve the historic character of Folsom.
commensurate with the nature, size and intensity of the
farming operation.
Strategy 4: Support the Louisiana legislative changes that will
enable the transfer of development rights (TDRs) as an aid to
the preservation of farmland and open space.
Strategy 5: Pursue grant funds for purchase of development
rights (PDRs) that will assist with the preservation of
agricultural and equine resources.
Strategy 6: Promote coalitions between the environmental and
farming communities, and include non-profit groups such as
the Nature Conservancy and the American Farmland Trust.
2) Preserve existing parks and recreational opportunities
and ensure integrated connections to the neighborhoods
and the Village Center.
Strategy 1: Identify potential funding mechanisms for the
maintenance of parks, recreation facilities, and programs.
Strategy 1: Farms and woodlands shall be recognized as an
integral part of the Village’s open space strategy.
Strategy 2: Update the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance with
strategies, such as conservation easements and cluster
development that protect existing agricultural, equine and
forestry activities from incompatible land uses.
Strategy 3: When new residential development occurs adjacent
to working farms, equine facilities and/or horticultural
production, establish buffers on the non-farm lot
Village of Folsom, LA
Comprehensive Master Plan
Strategy 2: Create a system of sidewalks, bikeways, and trails
that connect parks, neighborhoods and Village amenities, and
promote healthy, safe environments for pedestrians and
bicycle riders.
Strategy 3: Support and enhance cultural activities that
highlight the Village, such as the Classic Car & Bike Show,
Mizell’s Butterfly & Hummingbird Extravaganza and the Folsom
Community Farmers Market.
Strategy 4: Protect and enhance the historic integrity of
Folsom’s Village Center and original neighborhoods.
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