New Orleans Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance

Printed: 3/28/2024 9:52:32 AM

19.2 Definitions

A. Interim Zoning District – Emergency zoning regulations that are temporarily imposed while the City reviews existing zoning ordinances for appropriate revisions to protect the public health, safety or welfare.

B. Moratorium – A suspension of the ability for property owners to obtain City development approvals while the City reviews applicable land use regulations to protect the public health, safety or welfare and respond to new or changing circumstances not adequately dealt with by current regulations.