New Orleans Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance

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24.9.E Construction Signs

Construction signs identifying the architect, engineer, developer, and/or contractor allocated on the construction site are permitted in all districts, subject to the following:

1.  Construction signs are limited to one (1) square foot of sign area for each two (2) feet of street frontage, not to exceed one-hundred (100) square feet in area. In the Historic Core Neighborhood, construction signs are limited to eight (8) square feet.

2.  Construction signs are limited to eight (8) feet in height when installed as freestanding signs.

3.  Construction signs may not be erected prior to approval of a development plan and are permitted to be displayed only when the actual construction work is in process or one (1) year, whichever is less.

4.  Construction signs are limited to one (1) sign per street frontage.

5.  A temporary residential subdivision sign, limited to one (1) square foot of sign area for each two (2) feet of street frontage, not to exceed one-hundred (100) square feet in area, is permitted announcing the development of a new residential subdivision of more than five (5) lots or involving new streets.  A temporary residential subdivision sign is limited to a display period of one (1) year.