New Orleans Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance
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4.6.G.1 Expiration
a. The Board of Zoning Adjustments’ approval of a variance is valid for one (1) year from the resolution "Filed" date. If the Executive Director of the City Planning Commission, or their designee, has not signed the development plan indicating final approval, or has not authorized an extension of time submitted by such date by the holder of the variance , in accordance with Article 4, Section 4.6.G.2, the variance approval will expire.
b. A variance expires if a building permit is not obtained and substantial construction started, or the use is commenced within two (2) years of the final approval of the Executive Director of the City Planning Commission, or their designee, unless an extension of time at the holder of the variance ’s request, submitted by such date, is authorized in accordance with Article 4, Section 4.6.G.2.b.
Ordinance No. 30567 MCS, March 20, 2026, Zoning Docket 049-25