New Orleans Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance

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24.12.C.1 Parking Lot Directional Signs

24.12.C.1.a All Parking Lot Directional Signs   

i.  Parking lot directional signs may identify the use only by means of a logo, shape, or color with the exception of words such as ENTRANCE or EXIT. Directional signs shall be located entirely on the property to which they pertain and only identify restrooms, public telephone, walkways, parking lot entrances and exits, and features of a similar nature.

ii.  Parking lot directional signs may not encroach into the public right-of-way.

iii.  Parking lot directional signs may not be illuminated.

Adopted by March 23, 2016, Zoning Docket 003-16, Ord. 26,821 MCS, §2; October 20, 2017, Zoning Docket 058-17, Ord. 27,547 MCS, §1

24.12.C.1.b Parking Lot Directional Signs for Multi-Family Residential Use   

i.  A maximum of two (2) parking lot directional signs are permitted for the parking areas of multi-family residential uses.

ii.  Parking lot directional signs are limited to a maximum height of five (5) feet and a maximum sign area of five (5) square feet.

24.12.C.1.c Parking Lot Directional Signs for Non-Residential Uses   

i.  One (1) parking lot directional sign is permitted for each driveway access from a public street. One (1) additional directional sign is permitted for each intersection of driveways within a site, to identify traffic routing, entrances and services, such as drive-in lanes.

ii.  Parking lot directional signs are limited to a maximum height of six (6) feet and a maximum sign area of ten (10) square feet.