New Orleans Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance

Printed: 4/26/2024 5:02:00 PM

20.3.NNN Small Box Variety Store

1.  A small box variety store is prohibited within two (2) miles or 10,560 feet, of any other small box variety store, except within the boundaries provided in subpart a. herein, where a small box variety store is prohibited within one (1) mile, or 5,280 feet, of any other small box variety store.  The required separation distance must be measured in a straight line from the nearest point on the lot line of the other property occupied by a small box variety store.  The distance requirement herein may be subject to variance as provided in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance.

a.  The area generally bounded, on the east bank of the Mississippi River, by the Orleans/Jefferson Parish line, Metairie Road, Interstate 10, Norfolk-Southern Railroad track, Orleans Avenue, City Park Avenue, Wisner Boulevard, Interstate 610, Florida Boulevard, the Orleans/St. Bernard Parish line, and the Mississippi River; on the west bank of the Mississippi River , by Atlantic Avenue, Bodenger Boulevard, the Orleans/Jefferson Parish line, and the Mississippi River.

2.  One litter can shall be placed for every thirty (30) linear feet of street frontage.  At least one (1) litter can shall be placed directly outside the primary entrance.  Where more than one (1) litter can is required, the operator shall place additional cans outside the structure in locations generally used by customers, according to their discretion.

3.  The operator of the small box variety store shall provide daily litter cleanup of the site and along the public rights-of-way abutting the property.

4.  Outside storage is prohibited except for propane tanks and ice.  All business, servicing, processing, and storage operations shall be located within the structure.

Ord. 28269 MCS, 12-5-19, ZD 78/19