New Orleans Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance

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11.1 Purpose Statements

11.1.A Purpose of the HU-RS Single-Family Residential District   

The HU-RS Single-Family Residential District is intended to provide for the traditional, pre-World War II single-family residential development. These areas are urban single-family neighborhoods of higher density and smaller setbacks than seen in the post-World War II areas of the City. Limited non-residential uses such as places of worship, historic neighborhood commercial establishments, and recreational facilities that are compatible with surrounding residential neighborhoods may be allowed.

11.1.B Purpose of the HU-RD1 Two-Family Residential District   

The HU-RD1 Two-Family Residential District is intended to provide for the creation and maintenance of urban neighborhoods consisting of compact residential areas having a mix of housing types. The district accommodates two-family developments on smaller lots in older, more densely populated sections of the City. This district also allows higher residential densities when a project is providing significant public benefits such as long-term affordable housing. Limited non-residential uses such as places of worship, historic neighborhood commercial establishments, and recreational facilities that are compatible with surrounding residential neighborhoods may be allowed.

Adopted by Ord. No. 28,911, §3, January 6, 2022, Zoning Docket 084/21

11.1.C Purpose of the HU-RD2 Two-Family Residential District   

The HU-RD2 Two-Family Residential District is intended to provide for two-family development on smaller lots in older, densely populated urban sections of the City mixed with detached single-family dwellings. This district also allows higher residential densities when a project is providing significant public benefits such as long-term affordable housing. Limited non-residential uses such as places of worship, historic neighborhood commercial establishments, and recreational facilities that are compatible with surrounding residential neighborhoods may be allowed.

Adopted by Ord. No. 28,911, §3, January 6, 2022, Zoning Docket 084/21

11.1.D Purpose of the HU-RM1 Multi-Family Residential District   

The HU-RM1 Multi-Family Residential District is intended to provide for low to medium residential densities appropriate for a variety of housing types such as single-family, two-family, townhouse and lower density multi-family dwellings. The district is intended to maintain a primarily residential environment with a variety of lower density dwelling types therefore the building height is limited to three stories. Limited non-residential uses such as places of worship, historic neighborhood commercial establishments, and recreational facilities that are compatible with surrounding residential neighborhoods may be allowed.

11.1.E Purpose of the HU-RM2 Multi-Family Residential District   

The HU-RM2 Multi-Family Residential District is intended to provide for moderate density low-rise multi-family development of up to four stories as well as townhouse developments. This district may serve as a transition zone between single- and two-family neighborhoods and adjacent higher intensity land uses. Limited non-residential uses such as places of worship, historic neighborhood commercial establishments, and recreational facilities that are compatible with surrounding residential neighborhoods may be allowed.

11.1.F Purpose of the Historic Urban Neighborhoods Residential Mandatory Inclusionary Zoning Sub-Districts   

The Historic Urban Neighborhoods 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