New Orleans Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance

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20.3.C.6 Retail Sales

Retail sales for an agricultural use are permitted at farm stands in all zoning districts in which agriculture is a permitted use, or, where it is a conditional use, upon approval, subject to the following standards:

a.  Farm stands shall conform to the provisions of Section 21.6.

b.  Retail sales are limited to the following:

i. Crops grown and/or livestock raised on any lot within city limits subject to a permitted agricultural use.

ii.  Other unprocessed food products, or home processed food products such as jams, jellies, pickles, sauces, or baked goods.

c. Farm stands in residential districts shall not exceed 200 square feet. 

d. Farm stands in residential districts must be removed from the premises or store inside a structure when not in operation.

e. Farm stands in residential districts shall not be located within the public right-of-way except if allowed by Chapter 110 of the New Orleans Municipal Code.

f. Sales at farm stands in residential districts shall be limited to between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

g. In residential districts, permitted signage is limited to one temporary sign displayed during sales hours.

Ord. 29278 MCS, 12-19-19, ZD 079/19;