New Orleans Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance

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21.8.C.3 Farmers Markets (Temporary)

a.  The sale of food for consumption on or off the premises will require licensing by the City and approval by the Department of Health.

b. The sale of firearms, adult retail goods, and sexually-oriented devices are prohibited

c. The retail sale of packaged alcoholic beverages is only allowed where such use is allowed as a permitted use in the zoning district in which the farmers market is located.

d. Hours of operation are limited to 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with farmers market hours of operation open to the public not to exceed five (5) total hours, not including time for set-up and take down.

e. An established litter abatement program is required for approval and permitting.

1. Size restrictions must be consistent with the retail sales size restrictions in the base zoning district, if applicable.

2. Farmers market facilities cannot protrude onto the public right of way.

3. Farmers markets are limited to one (1) event per premises per week.