10.4 Required Open Space in the VCP District

A.  All land and water areas shall be maintained as open space in the area of the VCP District bounded by the floodwall, the Mississippi River, St. Peter Street (extended), and Ursulines Street (extended). Enclosed structures, with the exception of accessory buildings, and off-street parking areas are prohibited.

B.  Seventy-five percent (75%) of the land area shall be maintained as open space in the area of the VCP Park District bounded by the floodwall, Esplanade Avenue (extended), the Mississippi River, and Ursulines Street (extended). The open space area may not be encumbered by enclosed structures or off-street parking areas, except for building service areas, including loading docks and staging areas, etc. Street rights-of-way are not calculated in the open space requirement.

C.  Seventy-five percent (75%) of the land area shall be maintained as open space in the area of the VCP District bounded by the floodwall, Canal Street, the Mississippi River, and St. Peter Street (extended). The open space area may not be encumbered by enclosed structures or off-street parking areas, except building service areas, including loading docks and staging areas, etc.