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St. Tammany Parish
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RezoneApprovedNorth side of Ronald Reagan Highway and south side of LA Highway 1077, Covington; S17 & 20, T6S, R10E

H1 Associates 264.35-acre rezoning (2025-4473-ZC)

St. Tammany Parish

Description

The Council overrode the denial of the 264-acre tract between the two highways — a 20-year build-out with density cut to 2.5 units/acre, 145 acres downgraded to S-1, 100-foot buffers, curb and gutter in the S-2 section, and a 200-year storm drainage commitment signed by affidavit.

Impact summary

Roughly 700 homes over 20 years with an 80-foot boulevard connecting Hwy 190 and Hwy 1077; opponents warn of floodplain fill and 14,000+ daily car trips at full build-out.

Applicant

Name
H1 Associates – Jeff Vallee
Address
North side of Ronald Reagan Highway and south side of LA Highway 1077, Covington; S17 & 20, T6S, R10E

At a glance

Hearings
1
Public comments
0
Total mentions
1

Last vote · City Council

Approved8–5

Last discussed Jul 9, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

Jul 9, 2026Approved 8–5

Parish Council Meeting — July 9, 2026

The Council overrode the denial of the 264-acre tract between the two highways — a 20-year build-out with density cut to 2.5 units/acre, 145 acres downgraded to S-1, 100-foot buffers, curb and gutter in the S-2 section, and a 200-year storm drainage commitment signed by affidavit.

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