La. R.S. 33:4877

The governing authority of the parish of St. John the Baptist is authorized to zone its territory, to create residential, commercial, and industrial districts, and to prohibit the establishment of places of business in residential districts. No zoning ordinance or creation of districts pursuant to the authority herein shall interfere with or hinder the operation of any existing public utility facilities, whether publicly or privately owned. The members of the governing authority attending zoning meetings shall be paid a twenty-five dollar per diem not to exceed eighteen meetings in any calendar year.