Did you know?

Before you cut:
The City of Ponchatoula has a landscaping ordinance, please contact City Hall for information on the removal of trees.

Before you build: 
The City of Ponchatoula has a zoning ordinance that may affect construction, remodeling or renovations to your home or business. Please contact the Building inspector to insure that the required permits are obtained.

Before you advertise:
The City of Ponchatoula has an ordinance regulating the placement of signs. Please contact the Building inspector to insure placement and that the required permits are obtained.

Before you move a trailer:
The City of Ponchatoula has zoning ordinance that may affect the placement of a mobile home and additionally requires moving permits. Please contact City Hall BEFORE moving a trailer.

Before leaving waste on roadside:
Grass, leaves, flowers, stalks, stems, tree trimmings, branches, and/or trunks shall be in a container, bag or box the weight of which shall not exceed 75 pounds. Branches up to 4 inches in diameter shall be cut in length not exceeding 6 feet & shall be stacked at the curb. Tree trunks shall not exceed 75 pounds for any one piece or 6 feet in length.

Do you know:
The location of sewer clean-out, water cut-off and property lines for residence or business. Ask a realtor, builder, or contractor for this information