§ 2.02. Other powers of parish government.

A.

Without in any manner limiting the foregoing authority, the jurisdiction, powers, rights, privileges, and authority of the parish government shall include, but not be limited to, the authority to take all action necessary to:

(1)

Operate the government of, and have the care, management, and control of the Parish of Plaquemines and all other political subdivisions and districts therein; to carry out and enforce provisions of this Charter, and to provide penalties for their violation and for the violation of any regulation or ordinance adopted by the parish council.

(2)

Provide for the maintenance of all property, buildings, facilities, equipment, and personal property owned by the parish and its political subdivisions and districts situated therein.

(3)

Exercise the right of eminent domain to secure lands and property needed for public improvements, including, but not limited to, the laying out and constructing of streets, parks, drainage, water, sewer, and other utility systems.

(4)

Prepare, enact, and enforce comprehensive plans for the development of the parish and for zoning purposes, and act with the full authority of a parish planning and zoning commission.

(5)

Establish and change the channel of streams and watercourses and to bridge the same whenever to do so will promote the safety, health, comfort, and convenience of the inhabitants of the parish.

(6)

Regulate public health, morals, peace, and good order of the people within the Parish of Plaquemines in any and all matters not prohibited by state law.

(7)

Grant, and require all persons, firms, and corporations to secure permits for geophysical and geological surveys, and exploration or minerals on any lands owned by the parish or by any political subdivision or district, situated therein, or upon parish lateral roads, streets, canals, ditches, and similar public property.

(8)

Grant, and require all persons, firms, and corporations to secure permits for geophysical and geological surveys, and for exploration for, and transportation of oil, gas, and other minerals within the parish, including all dredge and fill uses associated therewith and all other associated uses.