For purpose of promoting the health, safety, morals, or the general welfare of Acadia Parish, the police jury of said parish is hereby authorized to regulate and restrict the height, number of stories, and size of buildings and other structures, the percentage of lot that may be occupied, the size of yards, courts, and other open spaces, the density of population, and the location and use of buildings, structures, and land for trade, industry, residence, or other purposes within the parish.

Acts 1989, No. 691, §1.