New Orleans Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance

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21.7 Permitted Encroachments into Required Yards

An encroachment is the extension or placement of any attached or detached accessory structure or architectural feature into a required yard. Unless otherwise permitted or limited by this section or Section 21.6, permitted encroachments are subject to the general regulations of Section 21.6.A. Additional restrictions on certain permitted encroachments, including additional yard requirements and bulk regulations, as well as additional permitted accessory structures, can be found in Section 21.6 (Accessory Structures and Uses) above and may be referenced within the following table. Permitted encroachments are found in Table 21-2: Permitted Encroachments into Required Yards. 

Table 21-2: Permitted Encroachments into Required Yards Y = Permitted // N = Not Permitted

TYPE OF ENCROACHMENT INTO REQUIRED YARD

YARD

FRONT YARD,

 CORNER SIDE YARD

INTERIOR

SIDE YARD

REAR YARD

Accessibility Ramp

- Subject to Section 21.6.B

Y

Y

Y

Air Conditioner Window Unit

- No more than 18” into any required setback

Y

Y

Y

Amateur (HAM) Radio Antenna

- Subject to Section 21.6.C

N

N

Y

Apiary

- Subject to Section 21.6.D

N

N

Y

Aquaponics

- Subject to Section 21.6.E

N

N

Y

Arbor

Y

Y

Y

Awnings and Canopies – All Districts Except Historic Core

- Shall be at least 2’ from any interior side or rear lot line

- No more than 5’ into a required yard

- Minimum clearance of 8’

- May encroach into the right-of-way with approval from the Dept. of Property Management

Y

Y

Y

Awnings and Canopies – Historic Core Districts

- Shall be at least 2’ from any interior side or rear lot line

- No more than 5’ into a required yard

- Minimum clearance of 8’

- May encroach into the right-of-way with a long-term lease of servitude from the Dept. of Property Management

Y

Y

Y

Balcony – All Districts Except Historic Core

- No more than 4’ into a required yard

- May encroach into the right-of-way with approval from the Dept. of Property Management 

Y

Y

Y

Balcony – Historic Core Districts

- May encroach into the right-of-way with a long-term lease of servitude from the Dept. of Property Management

Y

Y

 

Y

Bay Window

- No more than 3’ into required yard

Y

Y

Y

Boat Docks, Piers & Wharves

- Subject to Section 21.6.G

N

N

Y

Carport

- Subject to Section 21.6.H

N

Y

Y

Chicken Coop

- Subject to Section 21.6.I

N

N

Y

Cistern & Rain Barrel

- Shall be 2’ from any lot line

Y

Y

Y

Chimney

- No more than 18” into a required yard

Y

Y

Y

Compost Pile

- Located only in rear yard

- 5’ from any lot line

N

N

Y

Deck

- No higher than 18” above grade

- No more than 10’ into required rear yard

N

Y

Y

Driveway

Y

Y

Y

Eaves

- Maximum of 5’ into a required yard

-  2’ from any lot line except in Historic Core Districts

- 1’ from any lot line in Historic Core Districts

Y

Y

Y

Exterior Insulation on Existing Structure – All Districts Except Historic Core

- Shall be at least 2’ from any lot line

- Maximum thickness of 8”

Y

Y

Y

Exterior Insulation on Existing Structure – Historic Core Districts

- Shall be at least 2’ from any lot line

- Maximum thickness of 8”

- May encroach into the right-of-way with a long-term lease of servitude from the Dept. of Property Management

Y

Y

Y

Fire Escapes

- No more than 5’ into required yard

Y, only when only feasible location

Y

Y

Fences and Walls

- Subject to Section 21.6.N

Y

Y

Y

Flagpole

- No more than 3 per zoning lot in residential districts

- Not to exceed 30’ in height

Y

N

Y

Garage (Detached)

- Subject to Section 21.6.P

N

Y

Y

Gazebo

- Subject to Section 21.6.Q

N

N

Y

Gallery - Historic Core Districts, Historic Urban Districts, Central Business Districts

-May encroach into the right-of-way with approval of the Department of Property Management

Y N N

Mechanical Equipment, Ground-Mounted

- Subject to Section 21.6.T

N

Y

Y

Ornamental Lighting, Lamp Posts, & Lawn Decorations

(Benches, statues, birdbaths, sculptures, etc.)

- Subject to exterior lighting regulations of Section 21.5

Y

Y

Y

Outdoor Dining

- Subject to Section 21.6.W

Y

Y, unless abutting residential district

Y, unless abutting residential district

Outdoor Fireplaces

- Located in the rear yard only and 10’ from all lot lines

N

N

Y

Parking Pad

- Subject to Article 22

N

Y

Y

Patio

- No more than 6’ into any required front yard

Y

Y

Y

Pigeon Loft

- Subject to Section 21.6.Y

N

N

Y

Pool House/Cabana

- Subject to Section 21.6.Z

N

Y

Y

Porch, Uncovered

- Subject to Section 21.6.AA

Y

Y

Y

Porch, Enclosed

N

N

N

Recreational Equipment

- Does not include equipment located on park/playground, educational facility or day care center

- Located 5’ from any lot line

- Basketball standards & backboards are exempt from these restrictions & permitted in all yards

N

Y

Y

Satellite Dish Antenna (1 meter or less in diameter)

- Subject to Section 21.6.CC

Y

Y

Y

Satellite Dish Antenna (More than 1 meter in diameter)

- Subject to Section 21.6.CC

N

N – Residential Districts

Y – Non-Residential Districts

Y

Shed N Y Y

Sidewalk & Private Walkway

Y

Y

Y

Sills, belt course, cornices & ornamental features of the principal structure

- Maximum of 5’ into a required yard & 2’ from any lot line

Y

Y

Y

Solar Screen – All Districts Except Historic Core

- Shall be at least 2’ from any lot line

- Maximum projection of 2’ 6”

- 30% maximum coverage of façade from which they project

Y

Y

Y

Solar Screen – Historic Core Districts

- Shall be at least 2’ from any lot line

- Maximum projection of 2’ 6”

- 30% maximum coverage of façade from which they project

- May encroach into the right-of-way with a long-term lease of servitude from the Dept. of Property Management

Y

Y

Y

Solar Energy System: Residential or Small-Commercial Ground-Mounted

- Subject to Section 21.6.DD

N

Y

Y

Solar Energy System: Small-Scale or Large-Scale Ground-Mounted Accessory Use - Subject to Section 21.6.DD N Y Y

Steps & Stoops

- Subject to Section 21.6.AA

Y

Y

Y

Swimming Pool

- Subject to Section 21.6.EE

N

Y

Y

Tennis Court/Game Court

- Located in the rear yard only

N

N

Y

Terrance

- At least 2' from any property line

N Y Y
Trash Receptacles/Dumpster Y, only when in a feasible location Y Y

Water Feature

- Subject to Section 21.6.GG

N

N

Y

Wind Turbine (Private)

- Subject to Section 21.6.HH

Y

Y

Y

Ord. 29126, 8-12-22, ZD016/22; Ord. No 29744, 12-8-23, Zoning Docket 055-23