New Orleans Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance

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1.6.A Purpose

If any structure is erected, structurally altered, extended, moved or maintained, or any structure or land is used in violation of this Ordinance, in violation of applicable licensing requirements for a particular use contained in the Code of the City of New Orleans, which violation(s) shall be deemed a violation of this Ordinance, the Director of the Department of Safety and Permits, or the Director’s designee, in addition to other remedies, may institute any appropriate actions or proceedings to prevent such unlawful erection, structural alteration, extension, moving, maintenance, use, or other violations, to restrain, correct, or abate violation, to prevent the occupancy of such buildings, structure, or land or to prevent any illegal act, conduct, business, or use in or about such premises. Each day such violation continues constitutes a separate violation.