Urban Renewal Area

On April 20, 1999, the City Council approved a resolution establishing the Lafayette Urban Renewal Authority. The Authority was created in response to a citizens’ petition for the formation of an urban renewal authority, findings of blight in the Old Town Area, and following a public hearing on the matter. The purpose of the Authority is to serve as the public entity to effect revitalization and redevelopment in the downtown area. The Authority will work inpartnership with property owners to improve existing structures, bring new commercial and mixed use development to raw land within the blighted area, and preventdeterioration of properties within the area.

On March 5, 2012, the City Council authorized a change in governance of the Lafayette Urban Renewal Authority to a citizen board.  The change in governance shall be effective upon City Council's approval of the mayor's appointment of seven board members. 

Read the Lafayette Urban Renewal Plan

View the Lafayette Urban Renewal Districts Map

Read the Architectural Standards for the Urban Renewal Area. 

Fill out the LURA Architectural Review Application for any exterior changes or modification to property within the Lafayette Urban Renewal District.  Approval by the Lafayette Urban Renewal Authority needs to be obtained before any work begins.

Check out information on the Festival Plaza project and the Downtown Action Committee.

Questions?  Contact the Director of Community Development.

LURA Arch Review Application.pdf (169.4KB)   Design review and approval is required for all exteriors changes to properties within the Lafayette Urban Renewal District. Use this form to apply for approval for your exterior change or modification.

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