New Orleans Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance

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21.8.A Temporary Use Permit Application

1. Any person, firm, or corporation desiring to obtain a temporary use permit, as required by this Ordinance, shall file an application on a form provided by the City with the Director of the Department of Safety and Permits, who may issue the temporary use permit. Unless specifically exempted by this section, all temporary uses require a temporary use permit.

2. The Director of the Department of Safety and Permits reviews and approves temporary use permits. The Director shall determine that the proposed use complies with the requirements of this section and this Ordinance. Unless permitted by this section, every temporary use or structure shall comply with the bulk requirements of the zoning district in which it is located.

3. Every temporary use shall comply with this Ordinance and all local regulations. The Director of the Department of Safety and Permits may impose additional conditions as part of the temporary use permit approval to achieve the purposes of this Ordinance and to protect the public health, safety and welfare. No temporary use is permitted in any district if it would have a significant negative impact on any adjacent property or on the area as a whole.

4.  In addition, the Director of the Department of Safety and Permits may require an occupational license for a temporary use.