10.1 Purpose Statements

10.1.A Purpose of the VCC-1 Vieux Carré Commercial District   

The VCC-1 Vieux Carré Commercial District is intended to provide for restricted retail stores and service establishments that will attract and service local residents and tourists, and that will not adversely affect the character of nearby residences or detract from the overall character of the Vieux Carré.

10.1.B Purpose of the VCC-2 Vieux Carré Commercial District   

The VCC-2 Vieux Carré Commercial District is intended to provide for retail and service establishments that attract and service local residents and visitors, permitting more intensive commercial uses than in the VCC-1 District, yet protecting the quality of life of the adjacent residential uses and the overall character of the Vieux Carré. This district includes the major shopping area of the Vieux Carré.

10.1.C Purpose of the VCE Vieux Carré Entertainment District   

 The purpose of this district is to provide for entertainment places and restricted retail stores that attract and serve visitors and local residents. 

10.1.D Purpose of the VCE-1 Vieux Carré Entertainment District   

The purpose of this district is to provide for entertainment places and restricted retail stores along Decatur and N. Peters Streets that attract and serve visitors and local residents. 

10.1.E Purpose of the VCS Vieux Carré Service District   

The VCS Vieux Carré Service District is intended to provide for the redevelopment of areas near the Mississippi River that were historically developed with industrial and commercial uses as a mixed-use area, with ground-floor retail and commercial uses and residential uses above. This district also promotes the improvement, beautification and redevelopment of existing surface parking lots and their redevelopment with structured parking and a mixture of commercial and residential uses. Existing commercial uses that do not adversely affect residential uses or the overall character of the Vieux Carré are also intended to be accommodated in the VCS-1 District.

10.1.F Purpose of the VCS-1 Vieux Carré Service District   

The VCS-1 Vieux Carré Service District is intended to provide for the redevelopment of areas near the Mississippi River that were historically developed with industrial and commercial uses as a mixed-use area, with ground-floor retail and commercial uses and residential uses above. This district also promotes the improvement, beautification and redevelopment of existing surface parking lots and their redevelopment with structured parking and a mixture of commercial and residential uses. Existing commercial uses that do not adversely affect residential uses or the overall character of the Vieux Carré are also intended to be accommodated in the VCS-1 District. Hotels may be considered as part of the redevelopment of historic structures through the conditional use process. 

10.1.G Purpose of the HMC-1 Historic Marigny/Tremé/Bywater Commercial District   

The HMC-1 Historic Marigny/Tremé/Bywater Commercial District is intended to provide for restricted retail stores and service establishments that will attract tourists and local residents without adversely affecting either the character of the historic Marigny/Tremé/Bywater area or nearby residences. This district also allows higher residential densities when a project is providing significant public benefits such as long-term affordable housing.

Adopted by Ord. No. 28,911, §2, January 6, 2022, Zoning Docket 084/21

10.1.H Purpose of the HMC-2 Historic Marigny/Tremé/Bywater Commercial District   

The HMC-2 Historic Marigny/Tremé/Bywater Commercial District is intended to permit more intensive commercial uses than the HMC-1 District, yet protect the historic character of the Marigny/Tremé/Bywater area. The district includes the peripheral properties in Marigny/Tremé/Bywater that front on major traffic arteries and can provide access for more intense commercial uses. This district also allows higher residential densities when a project is providing significant public benefits such as long-term affordable housing.

Adopted by Ord. No. 28,911, §2, January 6, 2022, Zoning Docket 084/21

10.1.I Purpose of the HM-MU Historic Marigny/Tremé/Bywater Mixed-Use District   

The HM-MU Historic Marigny/Tremé/Bywater Mixed-Use District is intended to provide a mixed-use environment of light industrial, commercial, and residential uses that would not adversely affect the historic character of the neighborhood. Compatibility of such uses and structures with one another and with the area is encouraged through the development review process. This district also allows higher residential densities when a project is providing significant public benefits such as long-term affordable housing.

Adopted by Ord. No. 28,911, §2, January 6, 2022, Zoning Docket 084/21

10.1.J Purpose of the VCP Vieux Carré Park District   

The VCP Vieux Carré Park District is intended to provide for parks, public facilities, and associated uses in the Vieux Carré and along the Vieux Carré riverfront. Parks and open space are encouraged and are permitted uses. Conditional use review is required for all other uses to ensure compatibility of the character of the Vieux Carré with the maritime use and scale of the waterfront.

10.1.K Purpose of the Historic Core Neighborhoods Non-Residential Mandatory Inclusionary Zoning Subdistrict   

The Historic Core Neighborhoods Non-Residential Mandatory Inclusionary Zoning Sub Districts are intended to include mandatory affordable housing requirements, in accordance with Article 28, in districts that allow the development of ten or more dwelling units.

Adopted by Ord. 28036 MCS, Sec. 1, ZD#112/18, March 28, 2019; Ord 28178, 9-5-19, ZD 49/19