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New Orleans Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance
NOLA CZO
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Article 1
Title, Purpose, Intent, & Application
Article 2
Ordinance Administrators
Article 3
Administrative Procedures
Article 4
Applications & Approvals
Article 5
Planned Development Standards
Article 6
Zoning Districts & Zoning Map
Article 7
Open Space Districts
Article 8
Rural Development Districts
Article 9
Historic Core Neighborhoods Residential Districts
Article 10
Historic Core Neighborhoods Non-Residential Districts
Article 11
Historic Urban Neighborhoods Residential Districts
Article 12
Historic Urban Neighborhoods Non-Residential Districts
Article 13
Suburban Neighborhoods Residential Districts
Article 14
Suburban Neighborhoods Non-Residential Districts
Article 15
Commercial Center & Institutional Campus Districts
Article 16
Centers for Industry
Article 17
Central Business Districts
Article 18
Overlay Zoning Districts
Article 19
Temporary Prohibitions
Article 20
Use Standards
Article 21
On-Site Development Standards
Article 22
Off-Street Parking and Loading
Article 23
Landscape, Stormwater Management, & Screening
Article 24
Signs
Article 25
Nonconformities
Article 26
Definitions
Article 27
Reasonable Accommodations
Article 28
Mandatory Inclusionary Zoning Sub-Districts
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Article 1
Title, Purpose, Intent, & Application
Section 1.1
Title
Section 1.2
Purpose
Section 1.3
Intent
Section 1.4
Applicability
Section 1.4.A
Territorial Application
Section 1.4.B
General Application
Section 1.4.C
Required Conformance with Ordinance
Section 1.4.D
Subdivisions Required to Conform with Ordinance
Section 1.4.E
Applicability to Private Agreements
Section 1.4.F
Reasonable Accommodation
Section 1.4.G
Conflict with Other Laws and Regulations
Section 1.4.H
Effect of Litigation
Section 1.5
Transition Rules
Section 1.5.A
Existing Nonconforming Structures and Uses
Section 1.5.B
Existing Uses
Section 1.5.C
Certain Uses Rendered Nonconforming
Section 1.5.D
Certain Structures Rendered Nonconforming
Section 1.5.E
Certain Lots Rendered Nonconforming
Section 1.5.F
Previously Issued Building Permits
Section 1.5.G
Previously Granted Conditional Uses and Variances
Section 1.5.H
Pending Applications
Section 1.6
Enforcement
Section 1.6.A
Purpose
Section 1.6.B
Penalties
Section 1.6.C
New Violation Following Determination of Compliance
Section 1.7
Severability
Section 1.8
Effective Date
Article 2
Ordinance Administrators
Section 2.1
Purpose
Section 2.2
Conflict
Section 2.3
Designees
Section 2.4
City Council
Section 2.5
City Planning Commission
Section 2.6
Board of Zoning Adjustments
Section 2.7
Design Advisory Committee
Section 2.8
Executive Director of the City Planning Commission
Section 2.9
Director of the Department of Safety and Permits
Section 2.10
Vieux Carre Commission
Section 2.11
Historic District Landmarks Commission
Article 3
Administrative Procedures
Section 3.1
Purpose
Section 3.2
Application
Section 3.2.A
Filing of Applications
Section 3.2.B
Completeness Review
Section 3.2.C
Required Fees
Section 3.2.D
Withdrawal of Application
Section 3.2.E
Resubmittal of Denied Applications
Section 3.3
Notice
Section 3.3.A
Published Notice
Section 3.3.B
Mailed Notice
Section 3.3.C
Posted Notice
Section 3.3.C.1
Posted Notice by Applicant
Section 3.3.C.2
Posted Notice by the Department of Safety and Permits
Section 3.3.D
Validity of Defective Notice
Section 3.4
Public Hearing
Section 3.4.A
Conduct of the Public Hearing
Section 3.4.B
Continuances
Article 4
Applications & Approvals
Section 4.1
Purpose
Section 4.2
Zoning Text and Map Amendments
Section 4.2.A
Purpose
Section 4.2.B
Initiation
Section 4.2.C
Authority
Section 4.2.D
Procedure
Section 4.2.D.1
Submittal of Application
Section 4.2.D.2
Pre-Application Meeting and Project Neighborhood Participation Program
Section 4.2.D.3
Action by City Planning Commission
Section 4.2.D.4
Action by City Council
Section 4.2.E
Approval Standards
Section 4.2.F
Appeals
Section 4.2.Chart
Zoning Amendment Process
Section 4.3
Conditional Uses
Section 4.3.A
Purpose
Section 4.3.B
Initiation
Section 4.3.C
Authority
Section 4.3.D
Procedure
Section 4.3.D.1
Submittal of Application
Section 4.3.D.2
Pre-Application Meeting and Project Neighborhood Participation Program
Section 4.3.D.3
Action by the City Planning Commission
Section 4.3.D.4
Action by the City Council
Section 4.3.E
Conditions
Section 4.3.F
Approval Standards
Section 4.3.G
Rules for Approved Conditional Uses
Section 4.3.H
Expiration and Extension of Time
Section 4.3.H.1
Expiration
Section 4.3.H.2
Extension of Time
Section 4.3.I
Revocation of Conditional Use
Section 4.3.J
Zoning Map Record of Conditional Use
Section 4.3.K
Appeals
Section 4.3.Chart
Conditional Use Process
Section 4.4
Planned Developments
Section 4.4.A
Purpose
Section 4.4.B
Initiation
Section 4.4.C
Authority
Section 4.4.D
Existing Planned Community Developments
Section 4.4.E
Procedure
Section 4.4.E.1
Submittal of Application
Section 4.4.E.2
Pre-Application Meeting and Project Neighborhood Participation Program
Section 4.4.E.3
Action by the City Planning Commission
Section 4.4.E.4
Action by the City Council
Section 4.4.F
Conditions
Section 4.4.G
Approval Standards
Section 4.4.H
Rules for Approved Planned Developments
Section 4.4.I
Expiration and Extension of Time
Section 4.4.I.1
Expiration
Section 4.4.I.2
Extension of Time
Section 4.4.J
Revocation of Planned Development
Section 4.4.K
Appeals
Section 4.4.Chart
Planned Development Process
Section 4.5
Development Plan and Design Review
Section 4.5.A
Purpose
Section 4.5.B
Applicability
Section 4.5.C
Submittal Requirements
Section 4.5.D
Procedure
Section 4.5.D.1
Submittal of Application
Section 4.5.D.2
Development Plan and Design Review Process
Section 4.5.E
Approval Standards
Section 4.5.F
Changes to Approved Plans
Section 4.5.F.1
Changes Approved by the Executive Director of City Planning Commission
Section 4.5.F.2
Changes Approved by the City Planning Commission
Section 4.5.F.3
Changes Approved by the City Council
Section 4.5.G
Expiration and Extension of Time
Section 4.5.G.1
Expiration
Section 4.5.G.2
Extension of Time
Section 4.5.H
Appeals
Section 4.6
Variances
Section 4.6.A
Purpose
Section 4.6.B
Initiation
Section 4.6.C
Authority
Section 4.6.D
Procedure
Section 4.6.D.1
Submittal of Application
Section 4.6.D.2
Pre-Application Meeting and Project Neighborhood Participation Program
Section 4.6.D.3
Action by the Board of Zoning Adjustments
Section 4.6.E
Conditions and Restrictions
Section 4.6.F
Approval Standards
Section 4.6.G
Expiration of Approvals and Extension of Time
Section 4.6.H
Appeals
Section 4.6.Chart
Variance Process
Section 4.7
Minor Map Adjustments
Section 4.7.A
Purpose
Section 4.7.B
Initiation
Section 4.7.C
Procedure
Section 4.7.D
Procedure
Section 4.7.D.1
Submittal of Application
Section 4.7.D.2
Action on Application
Section 4.7.E
Approval Standards
Section 4.7.F
Appeals
Section 4.8
Zoning Appeals
Section 4.8.A
Purpose
Section 4.8.B
Applicability
Section 4.8.C
Time Limit
Section 4.8.D
Procedure
Section 4.8.E
Stay of Proceedings
Section 4.8.F
Appeals
Section 4.9
Zoning Verification
Section 4.9.A
Purpose
Section 4.9.B
Authority
Section 4.9.C
Applicability
Section 4.9.D
Process
Section 4.9.E
Appeals
Section 4.10
Interpretation
Section 4.10.A
Purpose
Section 4.10.B
Initiation
Section 4.10.C
Application
Section 4.10.D
Authority
Section 4.10.E
Procedure
Section 4.10.F
Appeals
Section 4.11
Sign Permit
Section 4.11.A
Permit Required
Section 4.11.B
Application
Section 4.11.C
Permit Identification
Section 4.11.D
Inspection
Section 4.11.E
Termination or Revocation of Permit
Section 4.11.F
Validity of Permit
Section 4.11.G
Appeals
Section 4.12
Campus Development Plan
Section 4.12.A
Submittal Requirements
Section 4.12.B
Action by the City Planning Commission
Section 4.Table
Table 4-2: Administrative Summary Table
Article 5
Planned Development Standards
Section 5.1
Purpose
Section 5.2
General Standards for Planned Developments
Section 5.3
Planned Development Exceptions from District Regulations
Section 5.4
General Planned Development District
Section 5.4.A
Intent
Section 5.4.B
Development Regulations
Section 5.4.C
Design Standards
Section 5.4.D
Required Protection of General Planned Development Districts
Section 5.4.E
Required Protection of Previously-Developed General Planned Development Districts
Section 5.5
Planned Development Standards for Maritime Mixed-Use District
Section 5.5.A
Intent
Section 5.5.B
Design Standards
Section 5.5.C
Required Protection of Wetland and Environmentally Sensitive Areas
Section 5.6
Planned Development Standards for Historic Core and Historic Urban Residential Districts
Section 5.6.A
Intent
Section 5.6.B
Development Standards
Section 5.7
Planned Development Standards for Suburban Non-Residential Districts
Section 5.7.A
Intent
Section 5.7.B
Development Standards
Section 5.8
Planned Development Standards for Commercial Center Districts
Section 5.8.A
Intent
Section 5.8.B
Development Standards
Section 5.9
Planned Development Standards for Centers for Industry Districts
Section 5.9.A
Intent
Section 5.9.B
Development Bonus
Section 5.10
Affordable Housing Planned Development (AHPD)
Section 5.10.A
Intent
Section 5.10.B
AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNIT REQUIREMENT
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Section 5.10.C
Development Bonus
Article 6
Zoning Districts & Zoning Map
Section 6.1
Purpose
Section 6.2
Introduction to Zoning Districts
Section 6.2.A
Open Space Districts
Section 6.2.B
Rural Development Districts
Section 6.2.C
Historic Core Neighborhoods Districts
Section 6.2.C.1
Historic Core Neighborhoods Inclusionary Zoning Sub-Districts
Section 6.2.D
Historic Urban Neighborhoods Districts
Section 6.2.D.1
HISTORIC URBAN NEIGHBORHOODS INCLUSIONARY ZONING SUB-DISTRICTS
Section 6.2.E
Suburban Neighborhoods
Section 6.2.F
Commercial Center and Institutional Campus Districts
Section 6.2.F.1
COMMERCIAL CENTER AND INSTITUTIONAL CAMPUS INCLUSIONARY ZONING SUB-DISTRICTS
Section 6.2.G
Centers for Industry
Section 6.2.H
Central Business District
Section 6.2.H.1
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICTS INCLUSIONARY ZONING SUB-DISTRICTS
Section 6.2.I
Overlay Zoning Districts
Section 6.3
Introduction to Official Zoning Map
Section 6.3.A
Location and Boundaries of Zoning Districts
Section 6.3.B
Interpretation of Zoning District Boundaries
Section 6.3.C
Ordinance Relationship to Structures Located within Public Right-of-Way
Section 6.4
Exemptions for Essential Services
Article 7
Open Space Districts
Section 7.1
Purpose Statements
Section 7.1.A
Purpose of the OS-N Neighborhood Open Space District
Section 7.1.B
Purpose of the OS-G Greenway Open Space District
Section 7.1.C
Purpose of the OS-R Regional Open Space District
Section 7.1.D
Purpose of the NA Natural Areas District
Section 7.1.E
Purpose of the GPD General Planned Development District
Section 7.1.F
Purpose of the OS-CBD Central Business Open Space District
Section 7.1.G
Purpose of the OS-AR Armstrong Regional Park District
Section 7.2
Uses
Section 7.2.A
Permitted and Conditional Uses
Section 7.2.B
Use Restrictions
Section 7.2.B.1
Uses in the GPD Districts
Section 7.2.B.2
S-RS District Uses in the GPD Districts
Section 7.2.B.3
Outdoor Amphitheater uses in the OS-CBD Districts
Section 7.2.B.4
Public Market Uses in the OS-CBD Districts
Section 7.2.B.5
Restaurant Uses in the OS-CBD Districts
Section 7.3
Site Design Standards
Section 7.4
OS-G District Design Standards
Section 7.5
General Standards of Applicability
Section 7.5.A
Accessory Structures and Uses
Section 7.5.B
Temporary Uses
Section 7.5.C
Site Development Standards
Section 7.5.D
Off-Street Parking and Loading
Section 7.5.E
Landscape, Stormwater Management, and Screening
Section 7.5.F
Signs
Section 7.5.G
Overlay Districts
Section 7.5.H
Nonconformities
Article 8
Rural Development Districts
Section 8.1
Purpose Statements
Section 8.1.A
Purpose of the R-RE Rural Residential Estate District
Section 8.1.B
Purpose of the M-MU Maritime Mixed-Use District
Section 8.2
Uses
Section 8.3
Site Design Standards
Section 8.4
M-MU District Design Standards
Section 8.5
General Standards of Applicability
Section 8.5.A
Accessory Structures and Uses
Section 8.5.B
Temporary Uses
Section 8.5.C
Site Development Standards
Section 8.5.D
Off-Street Parking and Loading
Section 8.5.E
Landscape, Stormwater Management, and Screening
Section 8.5.F
Signs
Section 8.5.G
Overlay Districts
Section 8.5.H
Nonconformities
Article 9
Historic Core Neighborhoods Residential Districts
Section 9.1
Purpose Statements
Section 9.1.A
Purpose of the VCR-1 Vieux Carré Residential District
Section 9.1.B
Purpose of the VCR-2 Vieux Carré Residential District
Section 9.1.C
Purpose of the HMR-1 Historic Marigny/Tremé/Bywater Residential District
Section 9.1.D
Purpose of the HMR-2 Historic Marigny/Tremé/Bywater Residential District
Section 9.1.E
Purpose of the HMR-3 Historic Marigny/Tremé/Bywater Residential District
Section 9.1.F
Purpose of the Historic Core Neighborhoods Residential Mandatory Inclusionary Zoning Sub-Districts
Section 9.2
Uses
Section 9.3
Site Design Standards
Section 9.3.A
General Regulations
Section 9.3.B
Open Space Ratio
Section 9.3.C
Open Space
Section 9.3.C
Encroachment into Public Right-of-Way
Section 9.4
Permitted Residential Conversions in the Vieux Carré Districts
Section 9.5
Design Standards for Vieux Carré Districts
Section 9.6
Design Standards for Historic Marigny/Tremé/Bywater Districts
Section 9.7
General Standards of Applicability
Section 9.7.A
Accessory Structures and Uses
Section 9.7.B
Temporary Uses
Section 9.7.C
Site Development Standards
Section 9.7.D
Off-Street Parking and Loading
Section 9.7.E
Landscape, Stormwater Management, and Screening
Section 9.7.F
Signs
Section 9.7.G
Overlay Districts
Section 9.7.H
Nonconformities
Section 9.8
Voluntary Inclusionary Zoning For Rental Properties in Historic Core Residential Neighborhoods – VCR-1, VCR-2, HMR-1, and HMR-2
Section 9.9
Voluntary Inclusionary Zoning For For-Sale Properties in Historic Core Residential Neighborhoods
Article 10
Historic Core Neighborhoods Non-Residential Districts
Section 10.1
Purpose Statements
Section 10.1.A
Purpose of the VCC-1 Vieux Carré Commercial District
Section 10.1.B
Purpose of the VCC-2 Vieux Carré Commercial District
Section 10.1.C
Purpose of the VCE Vieux Carré Entertainment District
Section 10.1.D
Purpose of the VCE-1 Vieux Carré Entertainment District
Section 10.1.E
Purpose of the VCS Vieux Carré Service District
Section 10.1.F
Purpose of the VCS-1 Vieux Carré Service District
Section 10.1.G
Purpose of the HMC-1 Historic Marigny/Tremé/Bywater Commercial District
Section 10.1.H
Purpose of the HMC-2 Historic Marigny/Tremé/Bywater Commercial District
Section 10.1.I
Purpose of the HM-MU Historic Marigny/Tremé/Bywater Mixed-Use District
Section 10.1.J
Purpose of the VCP Vieux Carré Park District
Section 10.1.K
Purpose of the Historic Core Neighborhoods Non-Residential Mandatory Inclusionary Zoning Subdistrict
Section 10.2
Uses
Section 10.2.A
Permitted and Conditional Uses
Section 10.2.B
Use Restrictions
Section 10.2.B.1
Existing Hotel Uses in the Vieux Carré Districts
Section 10.2.B.2
Adult Use Restrictions in the Vieux Carré Districts
Section 10.2.B.3
VCS and VCS-1 District Floor Area Limitation
Section 10.2.B.4
Personal Service Establishments in the VCE District
Section 10.2.B.5
HMC-1 District Floor Area Limitation
Section 10.2.B.6
HMC-2 District Floor Area Limitation
Section 10.2.B.7
HMC-2 District Live Entertainment Limitation
Section 10.2.B.8
T-shirt Shops in the Vieux Carré Districts
Section 10.2.B.9
Cigar Bar in the VCC-2 District
Section 10.2.B.10
Breweries in the HMC-2 and HM-MU Districts
Section 10.3
Site Design Standards
Section 10.3.A
General Regulations
Section 10.3.B
Building Height in Vieux Carré Districts
Section 10.3.C
Open Space
Section 10.3.D
Open Space Ratio
Section 10.3.E
Encroachment into Public Right-of-Way
Section 10.4
Required Open Space in the VCP District
Section 10.5
Permitted Residential Conversions in the Vieux Carré Districts
Section 10.6
Design Standards for Vieux Carré Districts
Section 10.7
Design Standards for Historic Marigny/Tremé/Bywater Districts
Section 10.8
General Standards of Applicability
Section 10.8.A
Accessory Structures and Uses
Section 10.8.B
Temporary Uses
Section 10.8.C
Site Development Standards
Section 10.8.D
Off-Street Parking and Loading
Section 10.8.E
Landscape, Stormwater Management, and Screening
Section 10.8.F
Signs
Section 10.8.G
Overlay Districts
Section 10.8.H
Nonconformities
Section 10.8.I
Voluntary Inclusionary Zoning For For-Sale Properties in Historic Core Non-Residential Districts.
Article 11
Historic Urban Neighborhoods Residential Districts
Section 11.1
Purpose Statements
Section 11.1.A
Purpose of the HU-RS Single-Family Residential District
Section 11.1.B
Purpose of the HU-RD1 Two-Family Residential District
Section 11.1.C
Purpose of the HU-RD2 Two-Family Residential District
Section 11.1.D
Purpose of the HU-RM1 Multi-Family Residential District
Section 11.1.E
Purpose of the HU-RM2 Multi-Family Residential District
Section 11.1.F
Purpose of the Historic Urban Neighborhoods Residential Mandatory Inclusionary Zoning Sub-Districts
Section 11.2
Uses
Section 11.3
Site Design Standards
Section 11.3.A
Bulk and Yard Regulations
Section 11.3.A.1
General Regulations
Section 11.3.A.2
Front Yard Build-To Line Requirement
Section 11.3.A.3
Corner Side Yard for Single-Family and Two-Family Dwellings
Section 11.3.A.4
Required On-Site Open Space
Section 11.3.B
Building Design Standards
Section 11.3.B.3
Parking Areas and Pedestrian Walkways
Section 11.3.B.4
Building Materials
Section 11.3.B.4.a
Prohibited Materials
Section 11.4
General Standards of Applicability
Section 11.4.A
Accessory Structures and Uses
Section 11.4.B
Temporary Uses
Section 11.4.C
Site Development Standards
Section 11.4.D
Off-Street Parking and Loading
Section 11.4.E
Landscape, Stormwater Management, and Screening
Section 11.4.F
Signs
Section 11.4.G
Overlay Districts
Section 11.4.H
Nonconformities
Section 11.5
Voluntary IZ for Rental Properties In The Historic Urban Neighborhoods Residential Districts - HU-RM1, HU-RM2
Section 11.6
Voluntary Inclusionary Zoning For For-Sale Properties in Historic Urban Neighborhoods Residential Districts
Article 12
Historic Urban Neighborhoods Non-Residential Districts
Section 12.1
Purpose Statements
Section 12.1.A
Purpose of the HU-B1A Neighborhood Business District
Section 12.1.B
Purpose of the HU-B1 Neighborhood Business District
Section 12.1.C
Purpose of the HU-MU Neighborhood Mixed-Use District
Section 12.1.D
Purpose of the Historic Urban Neighborhoods Non-Residential Mandatory Inclusionary Zoning Sub-Districts
Section 12.2
Uses
Section 12.2.A
Permitted and Conditional Uses
Section 12.2.B
Use Restrictions
Section 12.2.B.1
Commercial Use Floor Area Limitation
Section 12.2.B.2
Group Home and Permanent Supportive Housing Restriction in HU-B1A and HU-B1 Districts
Section 12.2.B.3
Drive-Through Facilities in the HU-MU District
Section 12.2.B.4
Floor Area minimum for Retail Sales of Packaged Alcoholic Beverages in the HU-B1 District
Section 12.2.B.5
Breweries in the HU-MU District
Section 12.3
Site Design Standards
Section 12.3.A
Bulk and Yard Regulations
Section 12.3.A.1
General Regulations
Section 12.3.B
Building Design Standards
Section 12.3.B.3
Townhouse and Multi-Family Dwelling Design Standards
Section 12.4
General Standards of Applicability
Section 12.4.A
Accessory Structures and Uses
Section 12.4.B
Temporary Uses
Section 12.4.C
Site Development Standards
Section 12.4.D
Off-Street Parking and Loading
Section 12.4.E
Landscape, Stormwater Management, and Screening
Section 12.4.F
Signs
Section 12.4.G
Overlay Districts
Section 12.4.H
Nonconformities
Section 12.5
Density Bonus for Rental Properties In The Historic Urban Neighborhood Non-Residential District - HU-B1A, HU-B1, and HU-MU
Section 12.6
Density Bonus For For-Sale Properties in the Historic Urban Neighborhood Non-Residential Districts
Article 13
Suburban Neighborhoods Residential Districts
Section 13.1
Purpose Statements
Section 13.1.A
Purpose of the S-RS Single-Family Residential District
Section 13.1.B
Purpose of the S-RD Two-Family Residential District
Section 13.1.C
Purpose of the S-RM1 Multi-Family Residential District
Section 13.1.D
Purpose of the S-RM2 Multi-Family Residential District
Section 13.1.E
Purpose of the S-LRS1 Lakeview Single-Family Residential District
Section 13.1.F
Purpose of the S-LRS2 Lake Vista and Lake Shore Single-Family Residential District
Section 13.1.G
Purpose of the S-LRS3 Lakewood and Country Club Gardens Single-Family Residential District
Section 13.1.H
Purpose of the S-LRD1 Lake Vista Two-Family Residential District
Section 13.1.I
Purpose of the S-LRD2 Lakewood/Parkview Two-Family Residential District
Section 13.1.J
Purpose of the S-LRM1 Lake Area Low-Rise Multi-Family Residential District
Section 13.1.K
Purpose of the S-LRM2 Lake Area High-Rise Multi-Family Residential District
Section 13.2
Uses
Section 13.3
Site Design Standards
Section 13.3.A
Bulk and Yard Regulations
Section 13.3.A.1
General Regulations
Section 13.3.A.2
Lake Vista Yard Definition
Section 13.3.A.3
Required On-Site Open Space
Section 13.3.B
Building Design Standards
Section 13.3.B.4
Additional Design Standards for S-RM2 District
Section 13.3.B.4.a
Ground Floor of Multi-Family Dwellings
Section 13.3.B.4.b
Ground Floor of Townhouse Dwellings
Section 13.3.B.4.c
Townhouse Separation Requirement
Section 13.3.B.4.d
Roof Forms
Section 13.3.B.4.e
Parking Areas and Pedestrian Walkways
Section 13.3.B.4.f
Representative Building Types
Section 13.4
General Standards of Applicability
Section 13.4.A
Accessory Structures and Uses
Section 13.4.B
Temporary Uses
Section 13.4.C
Site Development Standards
Section 13.4.D
Off-Street Parking and Loading
Section 13.4.E
Landscape, Stormwater Management, and Screening
Section 13.4.F
Signs
Section 13.4.G
Overlay Districts
Section 13.4.H
Nonconformities
Section 13.5
Voluntary Inclusionary Zoning for Rental Properties In The Suburban Neighborhoods Residential Districts - S-RM1, S-RM2, S-LRM1, and S-LRM2
Section 13.6
Voluntary Inclusionary Zoning For For-Sale Developments in the Suburban Neighborhoods Residential Districts
Article 14
Suburban Neighborhoods Non-Residential Districts
Section 14.1
Purpose Statements
Section 14.1.A
Purpose of the S-B1 Suburban Business District
Section 14.1.B
Purpose of the S-B2 Pedestrian-Oriented Corridor Business District
Section 14.1.C
Purpose of the S-LB1 Lake Area Neighborhood Business District
Section 14.1.D
Purpose of the S-LB2 Lake Area Neighborhood Business District
Section 14.1.E
Purpose of the S-LC Lake Area General Commercial District
Section 14.1.F
Purpose of the S-LP Lake Area Neighborhood Park District
Section 14.1.G
Purpose of the S-LM Lake Area Marina District
Section 14.1.H
Purpose of the S-MU Suburban Neighborhood Mixed-Use District
Section 14.2
Uses
Section 14.2.A
Permitted and Conditional Uses
Section 14.2.B
Use Restrictions
Section 14.2.B.1
S-LB1 District Use Restrictions
Section 14.2.B.2
S-LB2 District Use Restrictions
Section 14.2.B.3
S-LC District Use Restrictions
Section 14.2.B.4
S-B1, S-LB1, and S-LB2 District Commercial Use Floor Area Limitation
Section 14.2.B.5
S-B2 District Commercial Use Floor Area Limitation
Section 14.3
Site Design Standards
Section 14.3.A
Bulk and Yard Regulations
Section 14.3.A.1
General Regulations
Section 14.3.A.2
Front Yard Build-To Line Requirement
Section 14.3.B
Building Design Standards
Section 14.3.B.1
Design Standards for Non-Residential Uses
Section 14.3.B.3
Design Standards for Residential Uses
Section 14.3.B.4
Design Standards for Marinas in S-LM District
Section 14.3.B.5
Height and Design Standards for Boathouses in S-LM District
Section 14.4
General Standards of Applicability
Section 14.4.A
Accessory Structures and Uses
Section 14.4.B
Temporary Uses
Section 14.4.C
Site Development Standards
Section 14.4.D
Off-Street Parking and Loading
Section 14.4.E
Landscape, Stormwater Management, and Screening
Section 14.4.F
Signs
Section 14.4.G
Overlay Districts
Section 14.4.H
Nonconformities
Section 14.5
Voluntary Inclusionary Zoning for Rental Properties in the Suburban Neighborhood Non-Residential District - SB-1, S-B2, S-LB1, S-LB2, S-MU, AND S-LC
Section 14.6
Voluntary Inclusionary Zoning For For-Sale Developments In The Suburban Neighborhood Non-Residential Districts
Article 15
Commercial Center & Institutional Campus Districts
Section 15.1
Purpose Statements
Section 15.1.A
Purpose of the C-1 General Commercial District
Section 15.1.B
Purpose of the C-2 Auto-Oriented Commercial District
Section 15.1.C
Purpose of the C-3 Heavy Commercial District
Section 15.1.D
Purpose of the MU-1 Medium Intensity Mixed-Use District
Section 15.1.E
Purpose of the MU-2 High Intensity Mixed-Use District
Section 15.1.F
Purpose of the EC Educational Campus District
Section 15.1.G
Purpose of the MC Medical Campus District
Section 15.1.H
Purpose of the MS Medical Service District
Section 15.1.I
Purpose of the LS Life Science Mixed-Use District
Section 15.1.J
Purpose of the Commercial Center & Institutional Mandatory Inclusionary Zoning Sub-Districts
Section 15.2
Uses
Section 15.2.A
Permitted and Conditional Uses
Section 15.2.B
Use Restrictions
Section 15.2.B.1
Breweries in the C-1, C-2, C-3, MU-1, and MU-2 Districts
Section 15.2.B.2
Breweries in the MU-1 District
Section 15.2.B.3
Hostels in the C-1 District
Section 15.2.C
Uses Associated With Colleges and Universities in the EC District
Section 15.3
Site Design Standards
Section 15.3.A
Bulk and Yard Regulations
Section 15.3.A.1
General Regulations
Section 15.3.A.2
Front Yard Build-To Line Requirement
Section 15.3.B
Building Design Standards
Section 15.4
Commercial Center and Institutional Campus Districts Illustratives and Site Diagrams
Section 15.4.A
C-1 District
Section 15.4.B
C-2 District
Section 15.4.C
C-3 District
Section 15.4.D
MU-1 District
Section 15.4.E
MU-2 District
Section 15.5
Institutional Master Plan for EC and MC Districts
Section 15.5.A
Institutional Master Plan Required
Section 15.5.A.1
Permitted Development
Section 15.5.A.2
Conditional Development
Section 15.5.B
General Standards
Section 15.5.C
Institutional Master Plan Submittal
Section 15.5.D
Procedure
Section 15.5.D.1
Timeframe
Section 15.5.D.2
Institutional Master Plan for Permitted Development
Section 15.5.D.3
Institutional Master Plan for Conditional Development
Section 15.5.D.4
Post-Approval
Section 15.5.Chart
Institutional Master Plan Process
Section 15.5.E
Development Standards
Section 15.5.F
Changes to Approved Institutional Master Plans
Section 15.5.G
Institutional Signage Plan for EC and MC Districts
Section 15.5.G.1
Institutional Signage Plan Submittal
Section 15.5.G.2
Institutional Signage Development Standards
Section 15.6
General Standards of Applicability
Section 15.6.A
Accessory Structures and Uses
Section 15.6.B
Temporary Uses
Section 15.6.C
Site Development Standards
Section 15.6.D
Off-Street Parking and Loading
Section 15.6.E
Landscape, Stormwater Management, and Screening
Section 15.6.F
Signs
Section 15.6.G
Overlay Districts
Section 15.6.H
Nonconformities
Section 15.7
Voluntary Inclusionary Zoning for Rental Properties In The Commercial Center and Institutional Campus Districts – C-1, C-2, C-3, MU-1, MU-2, and LS
Section 15.8
Voluntary Inclusionary Zoning for For-Sale Properties in the Commercial Center and Institutional Campus Districts
Article 16
Centers for Industry
Section 16.1
Purpose Statements
Section 16.1.A
Purpose of the LI Light Industrial District
Section 16.1.B
Purpose of the HI Heavy Industrial District
Section 16.1.C
Purpose of the MI Maritime Industrial District
Section 16.1.D
Purpose of the BIP Business-Industrial Park District
Section 16.2
Uses
Section 16.3
Bulk and Yard Regulations
Section 16.3.A
Site Design Standards
Section 16.3.A.1
General Regulations
Section 16.3.A.2
Front Yard Build-To Line Requirement
Section 16.3.B
Building Design Standards
Section 16.3.B.3
Building Materials
Section 16.4
MI District Commercial and Recreational Sub-District
Section 16.4.A
Applicability
Section 16.4.B
Uses
Section 16.4.C
Sub-District Design Standards
Section 16.5
General Standards of Applicability
Section 16.5.A
Accessory Structures and Uses
Section 16.5.B
Temporary Uses
Section 16.5.C
Site Development Standards
Section 16.5.D
Off-Street Parking and Loading
Section 16.5.E
Landscape, Stormwater Management, and Screening
Section 16.5.F
Signs
Section 16.5.G
Overlay Districts
Section 16.5.H
Nonconformities
Article 17
Central Business Districts
Section 17.1
Article Structure
Section 17.2
Purpose Statements
Section 17.2.A
CBD-1 Core Central Business District
Section 17.2.B
CBD-2 Historic Commercial and Mixed-Use District
Section 17.2.C
CBD-3 Cultural Arts District
Section 17.2.D
CBD-4 Exposition District
Section 17.2.E
CBD-5 Urban Core Neighborhood Lower Intensity Mixed-Use District
Section 17.2.F
CBD-6 Urban Core Neighborhood Mixed-Use District
Section 17.2.G
CBD-7 Bio-Science District
Section 17.2.H
Purpose of the Central Business Districts Mandatory Inclusionary Zoning Sub-Districts
Section 17.3
Uses
Section 17.3.A
Permitted and Conditional Uses
Section 17.3.B
Use Restrictions
Section 17.3.B.1
Required Uses for Ground Floors of Structures with Frontage on Multi-Modal/Pedestrian Corridors
Section 17.3.B.2
Required Uses for Properties Abutting Canal Street
Section 17.3.B.3
Prohibited Uses on Multi-Modal/Pedestrian Corridors
Section 17.3.B.4
Spacing of Restaurants in CBD-5 District
Section 17.3.B.5
Breweries in the CBD-2 and CBD-7 Districts
Section 17.4
Site Design Standards
Section 17.4.A
Bulk and Yard Regulations
Section 17.4.A.1
General Requirements
Section 17.4.A.2
Building Height
Section 17.4.B
Required On-Site Open Space
Section 17.5
Public Benefit Floor Area Ratio (FAR) Bonus Provisions
Section 17.5.A
Administration
Section 17.5.B
Applicability
Section 17.5.C
Whole Building Sustainability
Section 17.5.C.1
Whole Building Sustainability Public Benefit Formula
Section 17.5.C.2
Whole Building Sustainability Standards and Guidelines
Section 17.5.D
Public Park/Open Space Financial Contribution Standards
Section 17.5.D.1
Public Park/Open Space Benefit Formula
Section 17.5.D.2
Public Park/Open Space Standards and Guidelines
Section 17.5.E
Landmark Preservation Financial Contribution Standards
Section 17.5.E.1
Landmark Preservation Public Benefit Formula
Section 17.5.E.2
Landmark Preservation Standards and Guidelines
Section 17.5.F
Public Plaza Standards
Section 17.5.F.1
Public Plaza Benefit Formula
Section 17.5.F.2
Public Plaza Standards and Guidelines
Section 17.5.G
Transit-Oriented Development Standards
Section 17.6
Multi-Modal/Pedestrian Corridor Design Standards
Section 17.6.A
Purpose
Section 17.6.B
Effective Date
Section 17.6.C
Designation and Boundaries
Section 17.6.D
Building Design
Section 17.6.E
Variances of Building Design Standards
Section 17.7
Riverfront Development Design Standards
Section 17.8
General Standards of Applicability
Section 17.8.A
Accessory Structures and Uses
Section 17.8.B
Temporary Uses
Section 17.8.C
Site Development Standards
Section 17.8.D
Off-Street Parking and Loading
Section 17.8.E
Landscape, Stormwater Management, and Screening
Section 17.8.F
Signs
Section 17.8.G
Overlay Districts
Section 17.8.H
Nonconformities
Section 17.8.I
Demolitions
Section 17.9
Voluntary Inclusionary Zoning For For-Sale Properties In the Central Business Districts
Article 18
Overlay Zoning Districts
Section 18.1
Application of Overlay Zoning Districts
Section 18.1.A
Creation, Modification, and Removal of Overlay Zoning Districts
Section 18.1.B
Intent, Relation to Base Zoning Districts, and Rules Governing the Application of Multiple Overlays
Section 18.1.C
Application of Overlay Zoning Districts to Off-Site Accessory Uses
Section 18.2
Purpose Statements
Section 18.2.A
Purpose of the SC Suburban Corridor Use Restriction Overlay District
Section 18.2.B
Purpose of the ENORC Eastern New Orleans Renaissance Corridor Use Restriction Overlay District
Section 18.2.C
Purpose of the HUC Historic Urban Corridor Use Restriction Overlay District
Section 18.2.D
Purpose of the St. Charles Avenue Use Restriction Overlay District
Section 18.2.E
Purpose of the RDO-1 Residential Diversity Overlay District (Marigny/Bywater)
Section 18.2.F
Purpose of the RDO-2 Residential Diversity Overlay District (Tremé/Sixth and Seventh Wards)
Section 18.2.G
Purpose of the AC-1 Arts and Culture Diversity Overlay District (Frenchmen, St. Bernard, Broad)
Section 18.2.H
Purpose of the AC-2 Arts and Culture Diversity Overlay District (Freret, Newton, Teche)
Section 18.2.I
Purpose of the AC-3 Arts and Culture Diversity Overlay District (St. Claude)
Section 18.2.J
Purpose of the AC-4 Arts and Culture Diversity Overlay District (Tremé)
Section 18.2.K
Purpose of the RIV Riverfront Design Overlay District
Section 18.2.L
Purpose of the CPC Character Preservation Corridor Design Overlay District
Section 18.2.M
Purpose of the EC Enhancement Corridor Design Overlay District
Section 18.2.N
Purpose of the CT Corridor Transformation Design Overlay District
Section 18.2.O
Purpose of the GC Greenway Corridor Design Overlay District
Section 18.2.P
Purpose of the HU-B1A Use Restriction Overlay District
Section 18.2.Q
Purpose of the LAS LaSalle Street Overlay District
Section 18.2.R
Purpose of the Magazine Street Use Restriction Overlay District
Section 18.2.S
Purpose of the Jackson Avenue Use Restriction Overlay District
Section 18.2.T
Purpose of the Annunciation Street Overlay District
Section 18.2.U
Purpose of the CSH Canal Street Height Overlay District
Section 18.2.V
Purpose of the CCN (Convention Center Neighborhood) Overlay District
Section 18.2.W
Purpose of the SBA St. Bernard Avenue Overlay District
Section 18.2.X
PURPOSE OF THE MIDDLE HARRISON USE RESTRICTION OVERLAY DISTRICT
Section 18.2.Y
Purpose of the Coronet Court Multi-Family Housing Overlay District
Section 18.2.Z
Purpose of the University Area Off-Street Parking Overlay District
Section 18.2.AA
Purpose of the Brown's Dairy Neighborhood Overlay District
Section 18.3
SC Suburban Corridor Use Restriction Overlay District
Section 18.3.A
Applicability
Section 18.3.B
Use Restrictions
Section 18.3.C
SC Sub-District Standards
Section 18.3.C.1
Floor Area Limitation Increase
Section 18.4
ENORC Eastern New Orleans Renaissance Corridor Use Restriction Overlay District
Section 18.4.A
Applicability
Section 18.4.B
Use Restrictions
Section 18.4.C
ENORC Sub-District Standards
Section 18.4.C.1
Floor Area Limitation Increase
Section 18.5
HUC Historic Urban Corridor Use Restriction Overlay District
Section 18.5.A
Applicability
Section 18.5.B
Use Restrictions
Section 18.5.C
HUC SUB-DISTRICT STANDARDS
Section 18.5.C.1
FLOOR AREA LIMITATION INCREASE
Section 18.6
St. Charles Avenue Use Restriction Overlay District
Section 18.6.A
Applicability
Section 18.6.B
Use Restrictions
Section 18.6.C
Conditional Uses
Section 18.6.D
Demolition and Reconstruction of Existing Facilities
Section 18.7
RDO-1 Residential Diversity Overlay District
Section 18.7.A
Applicability
Section 18.7.B
Permitted Uses
Section 18.7.C
Use Standards
Section 18.8
RDO-2 Residential Diversity Overlay District
Section 18.8.A
Applicability
Section 18.8.B
Permitted Uses
Section 18.8.C
Use Standards
Section 18.9
AC-1 Arts and Culture Diversity Overlay District
Section 18.9.A
Applicability
Section 18.9.B
Uses
Section 18.9.B.1
Permitted Uses
Section 18.9.B.2
Conditional Uses
Section 18.9.B.3
CONFLICT WITH OTHER OVERLAY DISTRICTS
Section 18.9.C
Use Standards
Section 18.9.C.1
Live Performance Venue
Section 18.9.C.2
Live Entertainment – Secondary Use
Section 18.9.C.3
Restaurant
Section 18.9.C.4
Bar
Section 18.10
AC-2 Arts and Culture Diversity Overlay District
Section 18.10.A
Applicability
Section 18.10.B
Uses
Section 18.10.B.1
Permitted Uses
Section 18.10.B.2
Conditional Uses
Section 18.10.C
Use Standards
Section 18.10.C.1
Live Performance Venue
Section 18.10.C.2
Live Entertainment – Secondary Use
Section 18.10.C.3
Restaurant
Section 18.10.C.4
Bar
Section 18.11
AC-3 Arts and Culture Diversity Overlay District
Section 18.11.A
Applicability
Section 18.11.B
Uses
Section 18.11.B.1
Permitted Uses
Section 18.11.B.2
Conditional Uses
Section 18.11.C
Use Standards
Section 18.11.C.1
Live Performance Venue
Section 18.11.C.2
Live Entertainment – Secondary Use
Section 18.11.C.3
Restaurant
Section 18.11.C.4
Bar
Section 18.11.C.5
Indoor Amusement Facility
Section 18.11.C.6
Community Center, Cultural Facility, Micro-Brewery, Micro-Distillery or Wine Shop
Section 18.11.C.7
Premises with Alcoholic Beverage Permits
Section 18.12
AC-4 Arts and Culture Diversity Overlay District
Section 18.12.A
Applicability
Section 18.12.B
Uses
Section 18.12.B.1
Conditional Uses
Section 18.12.C
Use Standards
Section 18.12.C.1
Live Entertainment – Secondary Use
Section 18.12.C.2
Restaurant
Section 18.13
RIV Riverfront Design Overlay District
Section 18.13.A
Development Plan and Design Review Required
Section 18.13.B
RIV Overlay District Sub-Districts and Areas of Applicability
Section 18.13.C
General Design Standards
Section 18.13.D
Protection of View Corridors
Section 18.13.E
Standards for Riverside of Floodwall or Levee
Section 18.13.E.1
Riverfront Promenade
Section 18.13.E.2
Building Orientation Requirements
Section 18.13.F
RIV-1 Lower Garden District Sub-District Standards
Section 18.13.F.1
Design Standards
Section 18.13.G
RIV-2 Algiers Sub-District Standards
Section 18.13.G.1
Design Standards
Section 18.13.G.2
Density Bonus and Height Limit Increase
Section 18.13.H
RIV-3 Bywater Sub-District Standards
Section 18.13.H.1
Design Standards
Section 18.13.H.2
Building Heights
Section 18.13.H.3
Use Standards and Use Restictions
Section 18.13.I
RIV-4 Marigny Sub-District Standards
Section 18.13.I.1
Design Standards
Section 18.13.I.2
Building Heights
Section 18.13.I.3
Use Standards and Use Restriction
Section 18.14
CPC Character Preservation Corridor Design Overlay District
Section 18.14.A
Development Plan and Design Review Required
Section 18.14.B
Additional Design Review Approval Standards
Section 18.14.C
CPC Overlay District Sub-Districts and Areas of Applicability
Section 18.14.C.1
CPC-1 Magazine Street Sub-District
Section 18.14.C.2
CPC-2 St. Charles Avenue Sub-District
Section 18.15
EC Enhancement Corridor Design Overlay District
Section 18.15.A
Development Plan and Design Review Required
Section 18.15.B
Additional Design Review Approval Standards
Section 18.15.C
EC Overlay District Sub-Districts and Areas of Applicability
Section 18.15.C.1
EC-1 Upper Tchoupitoulas Street Sub-District
Section 18.15.C.2
EC-2 North/South Claiborne Avenues Sub-District
Section 18.15.C.3
EC-3 North/South Broad Street Sub-District
Section 18.15.C.4
EC-4 North/South Jefferson Davis Parkway Sub-District
Section 18.15.C.5
EC-5 North/South Carrollton Avenue Sub-District
Section 18.15.C.6
EC-6 Earhart Boulevard/Calliope Street Sub-District
Section 18.15.C.7
EC-7 Tulane Avenue Sub-District
Section 18.15.C.8
EC-8 Canal Street Sub-District
Section 18.15.C.9
EC-9 St. Bernard Avenue Sub-District
Section 18.15.C.10
EC-10 Elysian Fields Avenue Sub-District
Section 18.15.C.11
EC-11 Rampart Street/St. Claude Avenue Sub-District
Section 18.15.C.12
EC-12 Oak Street Sub-District
Section 18.15.C.13
EC-13 St. Roch Avenue Sub-District
Section 18.15.C.14
EC-14 Orleans Avenue/Basin Street Sub-District
Section 18.15.C.15
EC-15 Washington Avenue/Toledano Street Sub-District
Section 18.15.C.16
EC-16 Freret Street/La Salle Street/Louisiana Avenue/Simon Bolivar Avenue Sub-District
Section 18.15.C.17
EC-17 Oretha Castle Haley Sub-District
Section 18.15.C.18
EC-18 Gentilly Sub-District
Section 18.16
CT Corridor Transformation Design Overlay District
Section 18.16.A
Development Plan and Design Review Required
Section 18.16.B
Additional Design Review Approval Standards
Section 18.16.C
CT Overlay District Sub-Districts
Section 18.16.C.1
CT-1 Eastern New Orleans Renaissance Corridor Sub-District
Section 18.16.C.2
CT-2 West Bank Corridor Sub-District
Section 18.16.C.3
CT-3 Gentilly/Lakeview Corridor Sub-District
Section 18.17
GC Greenway Corridor Design Overlay District
Section 18.17.A
Applicability
Section 18.17.B
Development Plan and Design Review Required
Section 18.17.C
Additional Design Review Approval Standards
Section 18.18
HU-B1A Use Restriction Overlay District
Section 18.18.A
Applicability
Section 18.18.B
Use Restrictions
Section 18.19
LAS LaSalle Street Overlay District
Section 18.19.A
Applicability
Section 18.19.B
Uses
Section 18.19.B.1
Conditional Uses
Section 18.19.C
Use Standards
Section 18.19.C.1
Live Entertainment – Secondary Use
Section 18.20
Magazine Street Use Restriction Overlay District
Section 18.20.A
Applicability
Section 18.20.B
Use Restrictions
Section 18.20.B.1
Conditional Uses
Section 18.21
Jackson Avenue Use Restriction Overlay District
Section 18.21.A
Applicability
Section 18.21.B
Use Restrictions
Section 18.21.B.1
Conditional Uses
Section 18.21.B.2
Prohibited
Section 18.22
Annunciation Street Overlay District
Section 18.22.A
Applicability
Section 18.22.B
Minimum Lot Area
Section 18.22.C
Maximum Height and Floors
Section 18.22.D
Use Restrictions
Section 18.22.D.1
Prohibited
Section 18.22.D.2
Conditional Uses
Section 18.22.E
Permitted Uses
Section 18.23
Canal Street Height Overlay District
Section 18.23.A
Applicability
Section 18.23.B
Maximum Height and Floors
Section 18.24
CCN (Convention Center Neighborhood) Overlay District
Section 18.24.A
Applicability
Section 18.24.B
Development Plan, Neighborhood Participation, and Design Review Required
Section 18.24.C
Permitted and Conditional Uses
Section 18.24.D
Site Design Standards
Section 18.24.D.1
Bulk and Yard Regulations
Section 18.24.D.2
Required On-Site Public Open Space
Section 18.24.D.3
Design Standards
Section 18.24.D.4
Affordable Housing
Section 18.24.D.5
Traffic Impact Analysis
Section 18.24.D.6
Maximum Building Height
Section 18.24.D.7
Parking
Section 18.25
SBA St. Bernard Avenue Overlay District
Section 18.25.A
Applicability
Section 18.25.B
Density Bonus for SBA St. Bernard Avenue Overlay District
Section 18.25.C
Additional Density Bonus for SBA St. Bernard Overlay District
Section 18.25.D
Reduced Off-Street Parking Allowance
Section 18.26
MIDDLE HARRISON USE RESTRICTION OVERLAY DISTRICT
Section 18.26.A
APPLICABILITY
Section 18.26.B
USE RESTRICTIONS
Section 18.27
Coronet Court Multi-Family Housing Overlay District
Section 18.27.A
Applicability
Section 18.27.B
Uses
Section 18.27.B.1
Permitted Uses
Section 18.28
ALGIERS RIVERFRONT USE AND HEIGHT RESTRICTION OVERLAY
Section 18.28.A
Applicability
Section 18.28.B
Uses
Section 18.28.B.1
Prohibited Uses
Section 18.28.C.
Building Design Limitations
Section 18.29
FRENCH MARKET OVERLAY DISTRICT
Section 18.29.A
AREA OF APPLICABILITY
Section 18.29.B
PUBLIC MARKET HOURS
Section 18.29.C
PERMITTED SIGNAGE
Section 18.30
University Area Off-Street Parking Overlay District
Section 18.30.A
Applicability
Section 18.30.B
Off-Street Parking Requirements
Section 18.31
Brown's Dairy Neighborhood Overlay District
Section 18.31.A
Applicability
Section 18.31.B
Uses
Section 18.31.B.1
Prohibited Uses
Section 18.32
University Area Design Overlay District
Section 18.32.A
Applicability
Section 18.32.B
Requirements
Article 19
Temporary Prohibitions
Section 19.1
Purpose Statement
Section 19.2
Definitions
Section 19.3
Temporary Prohibition Process
Section 19.3.A
Applicability
Section 19.3.B
Nature and Effect
Section 19.3.B.1
Amendment of Zoning Map
Section 19.3.B.2
Governing Regulations
Section 19.3.B.3
Duration
Section 19.3.C
Procedure
Section 19.4
Temporary Prohibitions
Section 19.4.A
Interim Zoning District(s) (IZD)
Section 19.4.A.1
Open Space Permeability IZD (Expired 06/08/17)
Section 19.4.A.2
Adult Live Performance Venue Interim Zoning District (expired 05/15/18)
Section 19.4.A.3
Algiers Interim Zoning District (expired 09/20/17)
Section 19.4.A.4
Lower Ninth Ward Redevelopment Interim Zoning District (expired 04/17/2018)
Section 19.4.A.5
Riverfront Gateway Design Standards and Height Limit Increases Interim Zoning District (expired 05/02/18)
Section 19.4.A.6
Residential District Preservation Interim Zoning District (expired 05/11/19)
Section 19.4.A.7
Algiers Riverfront Interim Zoning District (Expired 03/16/21)
Section 19.4.A.8
Short Term Rental Interim Zoning District (EXPIRED 12/01/20)
Section 19.4.A.9
Lower Ninth Ward Housing Development Interim Zoning District (Expired 05/17/20)
Section 19.4.A.10
Vieux Carre Height Interim Zoning District (Expired 01/12/22)
Section 19.4.A.11
University Area Interim Off-Street Parking Zoning District (Expired 09/24/21)
Section 19.4.A.12
Lower Ninth Ward Off-Street Parking Interim Zoning District (EXPIRED 01/21/22)
Section 19.4.A.13
Protect Treme Interim Zoning District (EXPIRED 01/14/23)
Section 19.4.A.14
SMALL MULTI-FAMILY AFFORDABLE SHORT TERM RENTAL INTERIM ZONING DISTRICT (EXPIRED 07/13/23)
Section 19.4.A.15
University Area Off-Street Parking Interim Zoning District (Rescinded by M-24-63, 02/02/24)
Section 19.4.A.16
Residential Short Term Rental Interim Zoning District
Section 19.4.A.17
Preserving Residential Character Interim Zoning District
Section 19.4.A.18
Bed and Breakfast Interim Zoning District
Section 19.4.A.19
Lower Algiers Rural Protection Interim Zoning District (Extended to 9-3-24 by Ordinance 29827 MCS)
Section 19.4.A.20
Commercial Short-Term Rental Interim Zoning District
Article 20
Use Standards
Section 20.1
Purpose
Section 20.2
Use of Land and Structures
Section 20.3
Use Standards
Section 20.3.A
Abuse Addiction Treatment Facility
Section 20.3.B
Adult Use
Section 20.3.C
Agriculture
Section 20.3.C.1
Additional Bulk and Yard Regulations
Section 20.3.C.2
Soil Testing
Section 20.3.C.3
Food Preparation, Processing, and Packaging
Section 20.3.C.4
Operational Standards
Section 20.3.C.5
Presence of On-Site Licensed Operator
Section 20.3.C.6
Retail Sales
Section 20.3.C.7
Standards for Livestock
Section 20.3.C.7.a
General Requirements
Section 20.3.C.7.b
Additional Information for Conditional Use Applications
Section 20.3.C.7.c
Enclosure and Shelter
Section 20.3.D
Airport, Heliport, Helistop, and Seaplane Base
Section 20.3.E
Amusement Facility, Indoor or Outdoor
Section 20.3.F
Artist Community
Section 20.3.G
Bar
Section 20.3.H
Batching Plant (Asphalt, Cement or Concrete)
Section 20.3.I
Bed and Breakfast
Section 20.3.I.1
Bed and Breakfast Accessory Standards
Section 20.3.I.2
Bed and Breakfast Principal Standards
Section 20.3.J
Borrow Pits
Section 20.3.K
Campground
Section 20.3.L
Car Wash
Section 20.3.M
Casino/Gaming Establishment
Section 20.3.N
Cemetery
Section 20.3.O
Check Cashing Establishment, Pay Day or Title Loan Establishment, or Pawn Shop
Section 20.3.P
Construction or Demolition Debris Recycling Facility
Section 20.3.Q
Contractor Storage Yard and Outdoor Storage Yard
Section 20.3.R
Cultural Facility
Section 20.3.S
Care Center, Adult or Child
Section 20.3.S.1
General Requirements
Section 20.3.S.2
Child Care Center
Section 20.3.S.3
Adult Day Care Center
Section 20.3.T
Home-Based Care, Adult or Child
Section 20.3.T.1
General Requirements
Section 20.3.T.2
Home-Based Child Care
Section 20.3.T.3
Adult Day Care Home
Section 20.3.U
Domestic Protection Shelter
Section 20.3.V
Drive-Through Facility
Section 20.3.W
Dwelling, Established Multi-Family and Dwelling, Established Two-Family
Section 20.3.X
Dwelling, Townhouses
Section 20.3.Y
Dwelling, Two-Family
Section 20.3.Z
Educational Facility (Primary, Secondary, and Vocational)
Section 20.3.AA
Emergency Shelter
Section 20.3.BB
Employment Services
Section 20.3.CC
Fairgrounds
Section 20.3.DD
Fraternity/Sorority
Section 20.3.EE
Gas Station
Section 20.3.FF
Government Office
Section 20.3.GG
Group Home
Section 20.3.HH
Horse Stables (Commercial)
Section 20.3.II
Kennel
Section 20.3.JJ
Live Entertainment – Secondary Use and Live Performance Venue
Section 20.3.KK
Mining and Drilling Activities
Section 20.3.LL
Motor Vehicle Dealership or Motor Vehicle Rental Establishment
Section 20.3.MM
Motor Vehicle Service and Repair, Minor or Major (Includes Tire Retail Shops)
Section 20.3.NN
Neighborhood Commercial Establishment
Section 20.3.OO
Parking Structure or Parking Lot (Principal Use)
Section 20.3.OO.1
Parking Structure
Section 20.3.OO.2
Parking Lot
Section 20.3.PP
Permanent Supportive Housing
Section 20.3.QQ
Pet Day Care Service
Section 20.3.RR
Pier (Private)
Section 20.3.SS
Private Residential Recreation Facilities (Indoor or Outdoor)
Section 20.3.TT
Public Market
Section 20.3.UU
Pumping Station
Section 20.3.UU.1
Aboveground Sewerage Lift or Pumping Stations
Section 20.3.UU.2
Underground Sewerage Lift or Pumping Stations
Section 20.3.UU.3
Stormwater Pumping Stations
Section 20.3.UU.4
Water Pumping Stations
Section 20.3.VV
Racetrack
Section 20.3.WW
Reception Facility
Section 20.3.XX
Recreational Vehicle (RV) Park
Section 20.3.YY
Residential Care Facility
Section 20.3.ZZ
Restaurant (All Types)
Section 20.3.AAA
Salvage Yard
Section 20.3.BBB
Separation/Recovery Facility, Industrial Composting Facilities, and Waste Transfer Station
Section 20.3.CCC
Social Club or Lodge
Section 20.3.DDD
Solar Energy System
Section 20.3.EEE
T-Shirt Shop
Section 20.3.FFF
Truck Stops and Truck Terminals
Section 20.3.GGG
Utilities
Section 20.3.GGG.1
Electric Substations and Transmission Facilities
Section 20.3.GGG.2
Telephone Exchanges
Section 20.3.GGG.3
Aboveground Utility Structures
Section 20.3.GGG.3.a
Aboveground Utility Structures Size Categories
Section 20.3.GGG.3.b
Location
Section 20.3.GGG.3.c
Screening and Maintenance
Section 20.3.GGG.3.d
Permitted Locations
Section 20.3.HHH
Water or Sewer Treatment Facility
Section 20.3.III
Wind Farm
Section 20.3.JJJ
Wireless Telecommunications Antenna, Facility, and Tower
Section 20.3.JJJ.1
Purpose
Section 20.3.JJJ.2
Application Requirements
Section 20.3.JJJ.3
Setbacks
Section 20.3.JJJ.4
Height
Section 20.3.JJJ.5
Lighting and Marking
Section 20.3.JJJ.6
Landscape and Security
Section 20.3.JJJ.6.a
Fencing
Section 20.3.JJJ.6.b
Landscape
Section 20.3.JJJ.6.c
Security
Section 20.3.JJJ.6.d
Alternate Designs for Base Flood Elevation Considerations
Section 20.3.JJJ.7
Additional Standards for Wireless Telecommunications Antennas
Section 20.3.JJJ.8
Additional Standards for Wireless Telecommunications Facilities
Section 20.3.JJJ.9
Additional Standards for Wireless Telecommunications Towers
Section 20.3.JJJ.10
Minor Modifications and Stealth Design for Wireless Telecommunications Antennas
Section 20.3.JJJ.11
Abandonment
Section 20.3.JJJ.12
Nonconformities
Section 20.3.JJJ.12.a
Nonconforming Wireless Telecommunications Antenna or Facilities
Section 20.3.JJJ.12.b
Nonconforming Wireless Telecommunications Towers
Section 20.3.LLL
Short Term Rentals
Section 20.3.LLL.1
Short Term Rentals General Standards
Section 20.3.LLL.2
Short Term Rental, Commercial Standards
Section 20.3.MMM
Country Clubs
Section 20.3.NNN
Small Box Variety Store
Section 20.3.OOO
Veterans Wellness Facility
Section 20.3.PPP
Wine Shop
Section 20.3.QQQ
District Energy Systems
Section 20.3.RRR
Shooting Range, Indoor and Outdoor
Section 20.3.SSS
Dwelling, Small Multi-Family Affordable
Section 20.3.TTT
Convenience Center
Section 20.3.UUU
DWELLING, ABOVE THE GROUND FLOOR
Section 20.3.VVV
OUTDOOR AMPHITHEATER
Section 20.3.WWW
OUTDOOR LIVE ENTERTAINMENT - SECONDARY USE
Section 20.3.XXX
Hotels/Motels in the CBD-5 District
Section 20.3.YYY
Electric Vehicle Charging Station (Principal Use)
Article 21
On-Site Development Standards
Section 21.1
Purpose
Section 21.2
Adequate Public Facility Requirements
Section 21.3
Environmental Performance Standards
Section 21.4
Use of Land and Structures
Section 21.4.A
Number of Principal Buildings on a Lot
Section 21.4.B
All Activities Within an Enclosed Structure
Section 21.4.C
Frontage on a Public or Private Street
Section 21.4.D
Applicability of Bulk and Yard Requirements
Section 21.4.E
Applicability of Use Restrictions
Section 21.4.F
LOTS WITH MULTIPLE ZONING DISTRICT DESIGNATIONS
Section 21.4.G
View Obstruction
Section 21.5
Exterior Lighting
Section 21.5.A
Light Trespass and Distraction
Section 21.5.B
Unshielded Lighting
Section 21.5.C
Light Pole and Building-Mounted Lighting Heights
Section 21.5.C.1
Non-Residential Uses
Section 21.5.C.2
Residential Uses
Section 21.6
Accessory Structures and Uses
Section 21.6.A
General Application
Section 21.6.B
Accessibility Ramp
Section 21.6.C
Amateur (HAM) Radio Equipment
Section 21.6.D
Apiary
Section 21.6.E
Aquaponics
Section 21.6.F
Bicycle Share Hubs
Section 21.6.G
Boat Docks, Piers, and Wharves
Section 21.6.H
Carport
Section 21.6.I
Chicken Coop
Section 21.6.J
Collective Alternative Energy System
Section 21.6.K
Columbarium
Section 21.6.L
Crab Traps
Section 21.6.M
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Section 21.6.N
Fences and Walls
Section 21.6.N.1
General Fence Requirements
Section 21.6.N.2
Height and Material Requirements in the S-LRS2 and S-LRD1 Districts
Section 21.6.N.3
Fence Requirements in Historic Districts
Section 21.6.N.4
Height Requirements in the Lake Terrace Area, which is bounded by Lake Pontchartrain, the London Avenue Outfall Canal, Robert E. Lee Boulevard and Bayou St. John, in the S-RS Suburban Single Family District
Section 21.6.O
Flat Roof Features
Section 21.6.P
Garages, Attached and Detached
Section 21.6.P.1
Attached Garages
Section 21.6.P.2
Detached Garages
Section 21.6.Q
Gazebo
Section 21.6.R
Home Occupation
Section 21.6.S
Ice and Propane Storage Machines
Section 21.6.T
Mechanical Equipment
Section 21.6.U
Multi-Family Dwelling Accessory Uses
Section 21.6.V
RESERVED
Section 21.6.W
Outdoor Seating For Dining And Smoking
Section 21.6.X
Outdoor Sales and Display, and Outdoor Storage
Section 21.6.X.1
Outdoor Sales and Display
Section 21.6.X.2
Outdoor Storage
Section 21.6.Y
Pigeon Loft
Section 21.6.Z
Pool House/Cabana
Section 21.6.AA
Porches and Steps and Stoops
Section 21.6.BB
Public Transit Wait Stations
Section 21.6.CC
Satellite Dish Antennas
Section 21.6.CC.1
General Requirements
Section 21.6.CC.2
Small Satellite Dish Antennas (One Meter or Less in Diameter)
Section 21.6.CC.3
Large Satellite Dish Antennas (One Meter or More in Diameter)
Section 21.6.CC.3.a
Residential Districts
Section 21.6.CC.3.b
Non-Residential Districts
Section 21.6.DD
Solar Energy System: Accessory Use
Section 21.6.DD.1
General Requirements
Section 21.6.DD.2
Building-Mounted Systems
Section 21.6.DD.3
Ground-Mounted Accessory Systems
Section 21.6.DD.4
Co-Location
Section 21.6.EE
Swimming Pools
Section 21.6.FF
Truck Marshalling Yard
Section 21.6.GG
Water Feature
Section 21.6.HH
Wind Turbines: Private
Section 21.6.II
SHED
Section 21.7
Permitted Encroachments into Required Yards
Section 21.8
Temporary Uses
Section 21.8.A
Temporary Use Permit Application
Section 21.8.B
General Provisions
Section 21.8.C
Permitted Temporary Uses
Section 21.8.C.1
Carnival/Circus
Section 21.8.C.2
Holiday Sales Lots (Temporary)
Section 21.8.C.3
Farmers Markets (Temporary)
Section 21.8.C.4
Mobile Food Truck
Section 21.8.C.5
Garage/Yard Sales
Section 21.8.C.6
Public Markets (Temporary)
Section 21.8.C.7
Temporary Outdoor Entertainment Events
Section 21.8.C.8
Sno-Ball Stand
Section 21.8.C.9
Temporary Contractor Trailers, Construction Refuse Containers, and Real Estate Model Units
Section 21.8.C.10
Temporary Parking Lots
Section 21.8.C.11
Temporary Reviewing Stands
Section 21.8.C.12
Temporary Storage Containers
Section 21.8.C.13
Temporary Telecommunications Cell on Wheels (COW)
Section 21.8.C.15
Sidewalk Use
Section 21.8.C.16
Temporary Parklets Use Standards
Section 21.8.C.17
Food Pop Up Vendor
Section 21.8.C.18
Short Term Rental, Non-Commercial
Article 22
Off-Street Parking and Loading
Section 22.1
Purpose
Section 22.2
General Provisions and Applicability
Section 22.2.A
Existing Facilities
Section 22.2.B
Damage or Destruction
Section 22.2.C
Increase in Intensity of Use
Section 22.2.D
Provision of Additional Vehicle Spaces
Section 22.2.E
Grandfathered Deficiency of Required Vehicle Parking
Section 22.2.F
Prohibition on Use of Parking Spaces
Section 22.3
Computation of Parking and Loading Requirements
Section 22.4
Required Off-Street Vehicle Parking Spaces
Section 22.4.A
General Requirements
Section 22.4.B
Maximum Vehicle Parking Limitations
Section 22.4.C
Exemptions
Section 22.5
Exemptions and Flexibilities
Section 22.5.A
Exemptions from Vehicle Parking Requirements
Section 22.5.B
On-Street Spaces to Count Toward Parking Requirements
Section 22.5.C
Exemptions from Bicycle Parking Requirements
Section 22.5.D
Exemption for Approved Parking Management Plan in the EC Educational Campus District
Section 22.5.E
Vehicle Space Reduction for Bicycle Spaces
Section 22.5.F
Reduction of off-street vehicle parking space requirements for voluntary installation of level 2 and level 3 electric vehicle charging stations:
Section 22.6
Bicycle Parking
Section 22.6.A
General Requirements
Section 22.6.B
Required Bicycle Facilities
Section 22.7
Required Off-Street Loading Spaces
Section 22.8
Design of Vehicle Parking Spaces
Section 22.8.A
Permitted Vehicle Parking Locations
Section 22.8.A.1
Residential Uses
Section 22.8.A.2
Non-Residential Uses
Section 22.8.B
Dimensions of Vehicle Parking Spaces
Section 22.8.C
Access Requirements for Off-Street Vehicle Parking Areas
Section 22.8.D
Surfacing
Section 22.8.E
Striping
Section 22.8.F
Curbing and Wheel Stops
Section 22.8.G
Drainage and Maintenance
Section 22.8.H
Lighting
Section 22.8.I
Landscape and Screening
Section 22.8.J
Accessible Vehicle Parking Requirements
Section 22.8.K
Hydraulic Lifts
Section 22.8.L
Pedestrian Walkway Design within Parking Areas
Section 22.9
Design of Bicycle Parking Spaces
Section 22.9.A
Location
Section 22.9.B
Design
Section 22.10
Design of Off-Street Loading Spaces
Section 22.10.A
Location
Section 22.10.B
Dimensions
Section 22.10.C
Surfacing
Section 22.10.D
Drainage and Maintenance
Section 22.10.E
Access Control and Signs
Section 22.10.F
Lighting
Section 22.10.G
Landscape and Screening
Section 22.11
Driveway and Parking Pad Design
Section 22.11.A
Driveway Design
Section 22.11.A.1
Residential Driveways, Excluding Multi-Family and Townhouse Dwellings
Section 22.11.A.2
Multi-Family and Townhouse Dwellings, and Non-Residential Driveways
Section 22.11.B
Curb Cuts
Section 22.11.C
Cross-Access Servitudes
Section 22.11.D
Parking Pad Design for Single-Family and Two-Family Residential Uses
Section 22.12
Vehicle Stacking Spaces for Drive-Through Facilities
Section 22.13
Storage of Commercial Vehicles
Section 22.14
Storage of Recreational Vehicles
Section 22.15
Collective and Alternating Parking
Section 22.16
Land Banked Future Parking
Section 22.17
Fee-in-Lieu of Parking [Reserved/To Be Determined]
Section 22.18
Electric Vehicle Charging
Article 23
Landscape, Stormwater Management, & Screening
Section 23.1
Purpose
Section 23.2
Enforcement of Landscape Provisions
Section 23.3
Landscape Plans
Section 23.3.A
Applicability
Section 23.3.B
Content of Landscape Plan
Section 23.3.C
Minor Changes to Approved Landscape Plans
Section 23.3.D
Alternative Compliance
Section 23.4
Selection, Installation, and Maintenance of Plant Materials
Section 23.4.A
Selection
Section 23.4.B
Installation
Section 23.4.C
Wet-Tolerant and Drought-Tolerant Plant Requirements
Section 23.4.C.1
Plant Materials
Section 23.4.C.2
Groupings
Section 23.4.D
Protection of Existing Vegetation
Section 23.4.E
Required Element
Section 23.4.F
Maintenance
Section 23.5
General Landscape Design Standards
Section 23.5.A
Scale and Nature of Landscape Material
Section 23.5.B
Selection of Plant Material
Section 23.5.C
Trees
Section 23.5.D
Shrubs
Section 23.5.E
Perennials and Groundcover
Section 23.5.F
Mulch
Section 23.5.G
Irrigation
Section 23.5.H
Water Waste Prevention
Section 23.5.I
Energy Conservation
Section 23.5.J
Species Diversity
Section 23.5.K
Planting
Section 23.5.L
LYN Sustainable Landscaping Principles
Section 23.6
Building Foundation Landscape and Landscape Yards
Section 23.6.A
Building Foundation landscape
Section 23.6.B
Front Landscape Yard
Section 23.7
Parking Lot Landscape
Section 23.7.A
Required Parking Lot Landscape
Section 23.7.B
Perimeter Parking Lot Landscape
Section 23.7.C
Interior Parking Lot Landscape
Section 23.8
Buffer Yards
Section 23.9
Required Landscape Illustration
Section 23.10
Tree Preservation
Section 23.11
Parkway Trees
Section 23.13
Screening Requirements
Section 23.13.A
Refuse Disposal Dumpsters, Recycling Containers, and Refuse Storage Areas
Section 23.13.B
Loading Berths
Section 23.13.C
Outdoor Storage and Display Areas
Section 23.13.C.1
Outdoor Storage Areas
Section 23.13.C.2
Outdoor Sales and Display Areas
Article 24
Signs
Section 24.1
Purpose
Section 24.2
Sign Definitions
Section 24.3
Sign Requirements in Historic Districts
Section 24.4
Sign Permit Required
Section 24.5
Location Restrictions
Section 24.6
Sign Dimension Computations
Section 24.6.A
Computation of Sign Area
Section 24.6.B
Measurement of Sign Height
Section 24.7
General Construction Standards
Section 24.7.A
Construction
Section 24.7.B
Sign Structure and Installation
Section 24.7.C
Wind Pressure and Direct Load Requirements
Section 24.7.D
Electrical Components
Section 24.7.E
Glass
Section 24.7.F
Lettering
Section 24.7.G
Limitation on Items of Information for Permanent Signs
Section 24.7.H
Data to be Posted
Section 24.7.I
Sign and Premises Maintenance
Section 24.7.J
Illumination
Section 24.8
Prohibited Signs
Section 24.9
Temporary Signs
Section 24.9.A
General Regulations for all Temporary Signs
Section 24.9.B
A-Frame Signs
Section 24.9.C
Attention-Getting Devices
Section 24.9.D
Banners (Temporary)
Section 24.9.E
Construction Signs
Section 24.9.F
Garage/Yard Sale Signs
Section 24.9.G
Political and Non-Commercial Message Signs
Section 24.9.H
Real Estate Signs
Section 24.9.I
Temporary Pole Signs
Section 24.9.J
Window Signs (Temporary)
Section 24.10
Exempt Permanent Signs
Section 24.10.A
Flags
Section 24.10.B
Memorial Plaques
Section 24.10.C
Miscellaneous Information Matter
Section 24.10.D
Municipal Signs
Section 24.10.E
Nameplates and Home Occupation Signs
Section 24.10.F
Parking Lot Information Signs
Section 24.10.G
Warning Signs
Section 24.10.H
Katrina Watermark Signs And Search and Rescue Signs
Section 24.11
Attached Permanent Signs
Section 24.11.A
Awning, Canopy, and Under-Gallery Signs
Section 24.11.B
Directory Signs
Section 24.11.C
Marquee
Section 24.11.D
Projecting Sign
Section 24.11.E
Multi-Family Identification Sign (Attached)
Section 24.11.F
Wall Sign
Section 24.11.G
Window Sign (Permanent)
Section 24.11.H
Security Signs
Section 24.12
Detached Permanent Signs
Section 24.12.A
Billboards
Section 24.12.B
Bulletin Board Signs
Section 24.12.C
Parking Lot Directional, Parking Area Identification, Menu Board Signs and Parking Lot Informational
Section 24.12.C.1
Parking Lot Directional Signs
Section 24.12.C.1.a
All Parking Lot Directional Signs
Section 24.12.C.1.b
Parking Lot Directional Signs for Multi-Family Residential Use
Section 24.12.C.1.c
Parking Lot Directional Signs for Non-Residential Uses
Section 24.12.C.2
Parking Area Identification Signs
Section 24.12.C.3
Menu Board Signs
Section 24.12.C.4
Parking Lot Informational Signs
Section 24.12.D
Freestanding Signs
Section 24.12.E
Residential Development Signs
Section 24.12.E.1
Multi-Family Identification Sign
Section 24.12.E.2
Residential Subdivision Identification Sign
Section 24.13
Permanent Signs - Historic Core Neighborhood
Section 24.13.A
Awnings and Canopies
Section 24.13.B
Billboards
Section 24.13.C
Bulletin Board Signs
Section 24.13.D
Directory, Parking Lot Directional, Parking Area Identification, and Menu Board Signs
Section 24.13.D.1
Directory Signs
Section 24.13.D.2
Parking Lot Directional Signs
Section 24.13.D.3
Parking Area Identification Signs
Section 24.13.D.4
Menu Board Signs
Section 24.13.E
Freestanding Signs
Section 24.13.F
Residential Development Signs
Section 24.13.F.1
Multi-Family Identification Sign
Section 24.13.F.2
Residential Subdivision Identification Sign
Section 24.13.G
Wall Sign, Window Sign, and Projecting Sign
Section 24.13.G.1
Projecting Sign General Regulations
Section 24.13.G.2
Wall Sign General Regulations
Section 24.13.G.3
Sign Area, Number and Location Regulations
Section 24.13.G.3.a
General Requirement
Section 24.13.G.3.b
Zoning Districts Group One
Section 24.13.G.3.c
Zoning Districts Group Two
Section 24.13.G.3.d
Retail Facilities in the VCS and VCS-1 Districts
Section 24.14
Billboards
Section 24.14.A
Billboard Permit
Section 24.14.B
Billboard Locations
Section 24.14.B.1
Allowed Locations
Section 24.14.B.2
Prohibited Locations
Section 24.14.C
Billboard Standards
Section 24.14.D
Variance of Billboard Standards
Section 24.14.E
New Orleans Billboard Report
Section 24.15
Classic Signs
Section 24.15.A
Eligibility
Section 24.15.B
Application
Section 24.15.C
Maintenance and Relocation
Section 24.15.D
Designated Classic Signs
Section 24.16
Exceptions for Hospitals
Section 24.16.A
All Hospitals
Section 24.16.B
Hospitals in Suburban Areas
Section 24.16.C
Signage on Medical and Educational Campuses
Section 24.17
Exceptions for the Eastern New Orleans Renaissance Corridor Use Overlay District
Article 25
Nonconformities
Section 25.1
Purpose
Section 25.2
General Standards of Applicability
Section 25.2.A
General Rule
Section 25.2.B
Buildings Under Construction
Section 25.2.C
Authority to Continue
Section 25.2.D
Burden on Property Owner to Establish Legality
Section 25.2.E
Safety Regulations
Section 25.2.F
Suspension for Force Majeure or Acts of Public Enemy
Section 25.2.G
Demolition of a Nonconforming Use or Structure
Section 25.2.H
Effect on Litigation
Section 25.3
Nonconforming Use
Section 25.3.A
Nonconforming Uses
Section 25.3.B
Determination of a Nonconforming Use
Section 25.3.C
Discontinuation or Abandonment
Section 25.3.D
Destruction of Structures Containing a Nonconforming Use
Section 25.3.E
Change of Nonconforming Use
Section 25.3.E.1
Process for Change in Nonconforming Use
Section 25.3.E.2
Permitted Changes in Nonconforming Use
Section 25.3.F
Limitations on Nonconforming Use Appeals
Section 25.3.G
Restoration and Expansion of Certain Nonconforming Uses
Section 25.3.G.1
Process for Restoration of Certain Nonconforming Uses
Section 25.3.G.2
Expansion of Certain Existing Nonconforming Industrial Uses
Section 25.3.G.3
Existing Nonconforming Residential Uses in the Industrial Districts
Section 25.3.G.4
Expansion of Certain Public and Semipublic Facilities
Section 25.3.G.5
Existing Nonconforming Radio and Television Towers
Section 25.3.G.6
Existing Nonconforming Hospitals in Single-Family or Two-Family Residential Districts
Section 25.3.G.7
Existing Fairgrounds
Section 25.3.G.8
Existing Racetracks
Section 25.3.G.9
Existing Two-Family Dwellings in the Lake Area Districts
Section 25.3.G.10
Existing Borrow Pits
Section 25.3.G.11
Existing Manufactured Home Parks
Section 25.3.G.12
Signage for Non-Conforming Uses
Section 25.3.G.13
Existing Hotels in Vieux Carre Districts
Section 25.4
Nonconforming Structures
Section 25.4.A
Nonconforming Structure
Section 25.4.B
Ordinary Repairs and Maintenance
Section 25.4.C
Structural Alterations
Section 25.4.D
Additions and Enlargements
Section 25.4.E
Relocation
Section 25.4.F
Damage or Destruction
Section 25.5
Nonconforming Lots
Section 25.5.A
Residential Districts (Except Historic Core Neighborhoods Residential Districts, Historic Urban Neighborhoods Residential Districts, S-RS, S-RD, S-RM1, S-RM2, S-LRM1, and S-LRM2 Suburban Neighborhoods Residential Districts)
Section 25.5.A.1
Lots of Record Held in Common Ownership
Section 25.5.A.2
Exceptions for Individual Lots
Section 25.5.B
Historic Core Neighborhoods Residential Districts, Historic Urban Neighborhoods Residential Districts and Suburban Neighborhoods Residential Districts.
Section 25.6
Legal Nonconforming Signs
Section 25.7
Legal Nonconforming Billboards Conversion to Electronic Format Trade System
Section 25.7.A
Legal Nonconforming Billboard Receiving Locations for Electronic Conversion
Section 25.7.B
Legal Nonconforming Billboard Sending Locations for Credit
Section 25.7.C
Permit for Legal Nonconforming Billboard Conversion to Electronic Format
Article 26
Definitions
Section 26.1
Purpose
Section 26.2
Definitions Generally
Section 26.3
Rules of Generic Use Definitions
Section 26.4
No Variance
Section 26.5
Common Abbreviations
Section 26.6
Definitions
Article 27
Reasonable Accommodations
Section 27.1
Purpose Statement
Section 27.2
Applications
Section 27.3
Requests for Reasonable Accommodations
Section 27.4
Reviewing Authority
Section 27.5
Required Findings
Section 27.6
Written Decision
Section 27.7
Appeals
Section 27.8
Expiration
Section 27.9
Miscellaneous
Article 28
Mandatory Inclusionary Zoning Sub-Districts
Section 28.1
Applicability
Section 28.2
Area of Applicability
Section 28.3
Affordable Housing Development Use Standards and Guidelines
Section 28.3.1
Affordable Housing Rental Development Use Standards and Guidelines
Section 28.3.2
Affordable Housing For-Sale Development Use Standards and Guidelines
Section 28.4
Affordable Housing Development Design Standards
Section 28.4.1
Affordable Rental Housing Development Design Standards
Section 28.4.2
Affordable For-Sale Housing Development Design Standards
Section 28.5
Density Bonus
Section 28.5.1
Affordable Rental Housing Development Density Bonus
Section 28.5.2
Affordable For-Sale Housing Development Density Bonus
Section 28.6
Payment In-Lieu Fee
Section 28.7
Parking Reductions
Section 28.7.1
Affordable Rental Housing Developments
Section 28.7.2
For-Sale Housing Developments
Section 28.8
COMPLIANCE AND MONITORING
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4.2
Zoning Text and Map Amendments
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