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Slidell Heritage Fest Celebrates on June 29 – Heritage Park, Street and Boat Launch Closures

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City offices closed June 19 in observance of Juneteenth

In observance of Juneteenth, city offices will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, and will reopen during regular hours on Thursday, June 20.

Essential personnel will remain on duty. If Slidell residents experience problems with their water or sewer service, they should call the City Services 24-hour emergency hotline at (985) 643-6140.
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Mayor Cromer takes a temporary leave of absence for family vacation

Slidell Mayor Greg Cromer is taking a temporary leave of absence from June 1 – 9, 2024, to go on vacation with his family.

The City’s Home Rule Charter (Sec. 3-05 and Chapter 2, Article Ill, Division 4 of the City’s Code of Ordinances) states that if the mayor is absent for more than five consecutive work days, the councilmember-at-large who received the highest number of votes will serve as the acting mayor. Councilman Bill Borchert will serve as the acting mayor until Mayor Cromer returns from vacation.

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City offices closed May 27 in observance of Memorial Day

This Memorial Day, Slidell Mayor Greg Cromer and the members of the Slidell City Council would like to honor the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives in service to our country.

City offices will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2024, and will reopen during regular hours on Tuesday, May 28.

Essential personnel will remain on duty. If Slidell residents experience problems with their water or sewer service, they should call the City Services 24-hour emergency hotline at (985) 643-6140.

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Road Construction- 1st Street at Erlanger

The City of Slidell advises motorists that 1st St. at Erlanger Ave., will be closed for construction starting Monday, May 13th, and will open Friday, May 17th.
The City apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciates the cooperation of the public during this time.
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Boil Water Advisory

The City of Slidell has issued a Boil Water Advisory as a precaution due to a loss of pressure from a repair on private water lines. The following addresses are affected:

1303 TOWN CENTER PARKWAY

RETREAT APARTMENT COMPLEX

Notices have been posted for the affected addresses by the City of Slidell. The Boil Water Advisory will be in effect until the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals analyzes all the water samples. It usually takes several days. Everyone will be notified once the advisory has been lifted.
For more information on what to do during a Boil Water Advisory: https://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/emergency/drinking/drinking-water-advisories/boil-water-advisory.html

 

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Some Enchanted Evening concert postponed due to rain

Due to inclement weather, Some Enchanted Evening with the Northshore Community Orchestra has been postponed due to weather. The concert will be rescheduled for later date.

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Slidell cracks down on temporary signs in city

To maintain the safety of city streets, the City of Slidell is reminding residents and businesses about newly updated regulations regarding temporary signs as outlined in the City of Slidell’s Code of Ordinances.

Section 2.23 – Sign Regulations

2.2305 Temporary sign. A sign that is intended for short-term display, including, but not limited to a banner, pennant, poster, or advertising display constructed of paper, cloth, canvas, plastic sheet, cardboard, wallboard, plywood, or other like materials and that appears to be intended or is determined by the Planning Department to be displayed for a limited period of time.

Snipe sign. A sign which is attached to vegetation of any kind, landscape materials, utility poles, public infrastructure, or fences.

Sec. 2.2308. No person shall erect a sign on public property… Any unauthorized sign in the right-of-way may be collected and disposed of immediately by the City.

Sec. 2.2315. Regulation of Temporary Signs.

(a) Generally. Subject to the sign area limitations and the provisions of this section, temporary signs shall:

(1) Be allowed in any zoning district;

(2) Not be located within any right-of-way whether public, dedicated or owned in fee simple, or as an easement;

(3) Not be placed on any utility pole, streetlight, vegetation of any type, or on public property;

(4) Not be illuminated.

(5) Not be displayed for more than seven (7) days.

According to the City’s regulations, signs in the public right-of-way and snipe signs are strictly prohibited within Slidell. As such, the City is issuing a deadline for the removal of any existing such signs by Wednesday, May 1, 2024. After May 1, any unlawful signs found within the City limits will be collected and disposed of by authorities. Failure to comply with the removal deadline may result in penalties as outlined in the Code of Ordinances.

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