New Orleans Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance

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19.4.A.3 Algiers Interim Zoning District (expired 09/20/17)

A. Purpose of the District. The intent of the Algiers Interim Zoning District is to limit development in certain S-RM1 Multi-Family Zoning Districts in order to allow for the adoption of appropriate building design standards for multiple-family developments which promote the general health, safety, and welfare of the community.

B. Area of Applicability. The Algiers Interim Zoning District applies to all properties currently zoned S-RM1 Multi–Family Residential District generally bounded by MacArthur Boulevard, Berkley Drive on the north, the Intercoastal Waterway on the east, the Donner Canal, Tullis Drive and Behrman Highway on the south and Sienne Court and Nevada Street on the west.

C. Regulations.

  1. The Algiers Interim Zoning District prohibits the establishment of any uses other than those authorized in the S-RM2 Multi-Family Residential District as permitted by right (main or accessory) or those classified as conditional (only after having obtained conditional use approval from the City Council).
  2. All permitted and conditional uses in the Algiers Interim Zoning District shall be subject to the bulk and yard regulations and the additional design standards of the S- RM2 Multi-Family Residential District.

D. Appeals. Any appeal from the requirements of this district shall be submitted to the City Planning Commission for their review and recommendation in compliance with Article 4.3 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance.

Initiated by Motion No. M-16-75; Zoning Docket 38/16; Adopted by Ord. No. 27,055 M.C.S., Sept. 20, 2016