Orleans Parish public meetings in 2025
38 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
ABO Nuisance
The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board of the City of New Orleans is meeting to ratify the sales tax hearing held on December 22, 2025. The agenda contains no other substantive items, contracts, or ordinances.
- Ratification of 12-22-25 Sales Tax Hearing
Public Works, Sanitation, and Environmental Committee
The Orleans Parish Public Works, Sanitation, and Environmental Committee will discuss the status and urgency of procurement for the Lead Service Line Replacement Program. Representatives from SWBNO are scheduled to present on this topic. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the November 4, 2025 meeting.
- Discussion on status and urgency of procurement for the Lead Service Line Replacement Program
- Presentation by representatives of SWBNO regarding lead service lines
- Approval of minutes from the November 4, 2025 meeting
Governmental Affairs Committee
The Governmental Affairs Committee will vote on amendments to multiple city service contracts, including a six-month sanitation agreement with IV Waste, LLC for the French Quarter and Downtown. The body will also vote on ordinances to update fees for non-consensual towing and to adjust rates for metered parking on city streets. Additionally, the committee will discuss a proposed contract with TCP Security Solutions for permanent gates on Bourbon Street.
- Ordinance Cal. No. 35,303 to amend rates for metered parking on city streets
- Ordinance Cal. No. 35,302 to align non-consensual towing fees with Louisiana Public Service Commission rates
- New six-month sanitation contract with IV Waste, LLC for Area 5 (French Quarter and Downtown) with a maximum payable of $3,443,303.00
- Amendment to G.E.C., Inc. agreement for Agricultural Street Landfill Redevelopment, reducing maximum compensation to $1,993,751.79
- Discussion of proposed contract with TCP Security Solutions for permanent gates along Bourbon Street
Joint Utility, Cable, Telecommunications and Technology and Climate Change and Sustainability Committee
The Orleans Parish Joint Committee will review updates on the Delta Utilities gas acquisition and Entergy New Orleans (ENO) reliability. The body will consider resolutions regarding ENO's 2025 financing authorization, the 2024 Integrated Resource Plan, and the Energy Smart Program. Additionally, the committee will vote on the appointment of legal, technical, and administrative advisors for utility regulatory matters.
- Resolution to order a new review of asset management systems by utility advisors and an updated report from Quanta Technologies
- Resolution for approval of ENO's 2025 financing plan to issue new first mortgage bonds, debt securities, and preferred securities
- Resolution accepting ENO's 2024 Integrated Resource Plan filing as in compliance with rules
- Resolution to approve implementation plans for Energy Smart Program Years 16-18 (2026-2028)
- Motions to appoint Dentons US LLP, Legend Consulting Group, and specific administrative hearing officers as utility advisors
Board of Zoning Adjustments
The City Planning Commission meets on December 8, 2025, to review 21 items including new and unfinished zoning variances, extension requests, and appeals of Safety and Permits decisions. The agenda includes specific property addresses and applicants for each case, with staff reports and dispositions attached where available. One item, BZA107-25, is noted as rendered moot, and another, BZA079-25, has a modified recommendation.
- BZA054-25: Variance request for 509 Exposition Boulevard
- BZA105-25: Variance request for 241-41 Bourbon Street
- BZA110-25: Appeal for 1037-1039 Broadway Street
- BZA079-25: Deferral recommendation modified for 2212 S. Claiborne Avenue
- BZA107-25: Appeal for 1905 Bordeaux Street rendered moot
ABO Nuisance
The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board will review Hearing 057-25, which alleges that Thali Llama, LLC d/b/a Plume Algiers sold alcohol without a valid license for 24 months. The hearing also includes the ratification of a previous sales tax hearing. The agenda contains no other substantive items.
- Hearing 057-25: Allegations of 24 months of unlicensed alcohol sales by Thali Llama, LLC d/b/a Plume Algiers at 1113 Teche Street
- Ratification of the 10-22-25 Sales Tax Hearing
Public Works Committee
The Orleans Parish Public Works Committee met on October 6, 2025, to handle routine procedural items and consider one specific legislative action. The primary substantive item was the consideration of Resolution R-25-524, proposed by Councilmember Green. This resolution amends the bond resolution related to the Ninth Ward stadium and its associated Multi-Sport Venue track and field facility.
- Consideration of Resolution R-25-524: an amendment to the bond resolution for the Ninth Ward stadium and associated Multi-Sport Venue (track & field facility)
City Planning Commission
The City Planning Commission will review several zoning and subdivision requests, including a text amendment to create a Fairgrounds Overlay District and an affordable housing project in a historic district. The body is also directed to conduct a public hearing on a Land Use Barriers Study to identify and remove permitting hurdles. Additionally, the commission will ratify administrative subdivision approvals and adopt previous minutes.
- Zoning Docket 050/25: Text amendment to create the Fairgrounds Overlay District for the Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots site.
- Zoning Docket 045/25: Affordable Housing Planned Development request by Eshel Properties, LLC at 3308 Washington Avenue.
- Zoning Docket 051/25: Amendment to allow additional parking flexibility for a community center at 2300-2308 South Liberty Street.
- Zoning Docket 053/25: Amendment to permit a gas station at 5330 Saint Claude Avenue.
- Land Use Barriers Study: Public hearing to identify barriers in the permitting and licensing process.
City Planning Commission
The Orleans Parish City Planning Commission will adopt minutes and review five zoning dockets. Key items include a planned development for affordable housing at 3308 Washington Avenue and amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to add permitted uses and streamline administrative processes. The meeting also includes a review of subdivision ratifications.
- Zoning Docket 045/25: Affordable Housing Planned Development at 3308 Washington Avenue (Eshel Properties, LLC)
- Zoning Docket 046/25: Conditional use for retail sale of packaged alcoholic beverages at 501-519 Hagan Street (R & S Auto Service, Inc.)
- Zoning Docket 047/25: Conditional use for reception facility with outdoor live entertainment at 530 Powder Street (530 Powder, LLC)
- Zoning Docket 048/25: Ordinance amendment adding 'Dwelling, Established Single-Family' and 'Home Based Child Care, Small' as permitted uses
- Zoning Docket 049/25: Ordinance amendment to streamline administrative processes and clarify provisions in Articles 1, 2, 3, 4, 19, and 26
Public Works Committee
The Orleans Parish Public Works Committee is scheduled to vote on a three-year professional services agreement with Rehrig Pacific Company for recycling carts, with a maximum cost of $4.7 million. The body will also consider amendments to a contract with MDL Enterprises, LLC for equipment services and a two-year rental agreement with Executive Plaza for the Health Department WIC Program. Additionally, the committee will discuss illegal tire dumping in New Orleans East and vote on amendments to District D bond projects.
- Professional Services Agreement with Rehrig Pacific Company for recycling carts, 3-year term, max cost $4.7 million ($3.3 million EPA reimbursable)
- Rental Agreement with Executive Plaza for Health Department WIC Program office space, 2-year term, cost $78,876.92
- Amendment No. 3 to bid contract with MDL Enterprises, LLC for skid steer and loader services, extending term one year
- Resolution by Councilmember Green amending District D bond projects approved via R-25-427
- Discussion on illegal tire dumping in New Orleans East with presenters from LDOT, Sanitation, and NOPD
Revenue Estimating Conference
The Orleans Parish Revenue Estimating Conference will review 2024 audited actuals and formally adopt the revised 2025 General Fund Revenue Forecast. The body will also adopt the Savings Fund Certification and discuss the preliminary 2026 General Fund Revenue Forecast. No specific dollar amounts or project names are listed in the agenda text.
- Adoption of 2025 General Fund Revenue Forecast
- Adoption of Savings Fund Certification
- Discussion of 2026 General Fund Revenue Forecast
- Discussion of 2024 Audited Actuals General Fund Revenue
ABCB Sales Tax Hearing
The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board is holding a sales tax hearing to review 16 cases of alleged unlicensed alcohol sales. The board will consider recommendations for permittees who failed to maintain valid licenses for periods ranging from 9 to 48 months. No specific fines or penalties are listed in the agenda text.
- New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute (48 months delinquent)
- Bayou District Foundation (36 months delinquent)
- Diamonds Street Grill (36 months delinquent)
- Chais Delachaise (25 months delinquent)
- The Delachaise (25 months delinquent)
Budget/Audit/Board of Review Committee
The Budget/Audit/Board of Review Committee reviewed a resolution to issue up to $45,000,000 in Taxable Limited Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2025. The body also voted on several ordinances transferring funds for specific purposes, including $918,134 for residential home elevations and $500,000 for lot and graffiti abatement. Additionally, the committee discussed revenue issues such as trash contracts in the French Quarter and the administration's position on the Wisner litigation.
- Resolution R-25-437 to issue not exceeding $45,000,000 in Taxable Limited Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2025
- Ordinances 35,182 and 35,183 transferring $918,134 for residential home elevations in Orleans Parish
- Ordinances 35,196 and 35,197 transferring $500,000 to Code Enforcement for Lot and Graffiti Abatement
- Ordinance 35,203 appropriating $5,000,000 to Louisiana State University (LSU) for capital expenditures
- Ordinances 35,186 and 35,187 transferring $350,000 to cover Wisner litigation costs
Economic Development Committee
The Orleans Parish Economic Development Committee approved Ordinance Cal. No. 35,177, which requires City contractors to pay subcontractors and suppliers for undisputed amounts within 30 days of receiving payment from the City. The committee also heard a presentation from El Centro regarding financial wellness and business coaching for Latinx entrepreneurs in South Louisiana. The committee voted to advance the payment ordinance for possible adoption at the August 21, 2025 Council meeting.
- Ordinance Cal. No. 35,177: Requires City contractors to pay subcontractors/suppliers within 30 days of City payment
- Testimony from Ernest Stalberte and Debra Gould of The Collaborative supporting the timely payment ordinance
- Presentation by Lindsey Navarro of El Centro on financial wellness and entrepreneurial training for Latinx communities
- Approval of minutes from the May 14, 2025 meeting
City Planning Commission
The City Planning Commission will vote on several zoning and subdivision requests, including an amendment to the Edna Karr school campus plan and a rezoning of a block near Behrman Place. The agenda also includes conditional use permits for a neighborhood commercial establishment, a Mardi Gras den, and a parking lot. Additionally, the body will ratify administrative approvals for subdivision applications.
- Amendment to Edna Karr school campus plan to add athletics field, bleachers, and lighting at 4400-4460 General Meyer Avenue
- Zoning change from S-B2 to S-MU district at 3601 Behrman Place (City Council Motion No. M-25-249)
- Conditional use permit for a neighborhood commercial establishment at 1817-1819 Sophie Wright Place
- Conditional use permit for a Mardi Gras den at 2901-2917 Tchoupitoulas Street
- Resubdivision of Lot X into ten lots at 2601 Allen Street
Governmental Affairs Committee
The Orleans Parish Governmental Affairs Committee will vote on a motion to amend council rules, limiting the drivers of official vehicles to councilmembers, POST-certified security, or law enforcement. The committee will also approve five new appointments to various advisory and regulatory boards. The agenda contains no other substantive policy items or public hearings.
- Motion M-25-411: Amend Rule 55.B to restrict Council vehicle drivers to councilmembers, POST-certified executive security, or commissioned law enforcement officers
- Appointment of Kimberly Thomas to the Sewerage and Water Board
- Appointment of Linda Landesberg to the Fairgrounds Citizens Advisory Committee
- Appointment of Jacqueline Mouton Kepper to the City Planning Commission
- Appointment of Leo John Arnett to the CBD Historic District Landmarks Commission
ABO Nuisance
The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board of the City of New Orleans held a meeting on July 28, 2025, at 1:30 P.M. The agenda consisted primarily of procedural items, including roll call and the Pledge of Allegiance. The only substantive action listed was the ratification of the 7-28-25 sales tax hearing.
- Ratification of 7-28-25 sales tax hearing
City Planning Commission
The Orleans Parish City Planning Commission will adopt minutes and review five business items. The agenda includes a request for an affordable housing planned development in a mixed-use district and a zoning change to a business-industrial park district. Additionally, the body will consider two subdivision resubdivisions and a set of administrative ratifications.
- Zoning Docket 036/25: Affordable Housing Planned Development at 1122 Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard
- Zoning Docket 037/25: Change to BIP Business-Industrial Park District per City Council Motion No. M-25-289
- Subdivision Docket 051/25: Resubdivision of lots in Square 101, Mirabeau Garden Extension
- Subdivision Docket 052/25: Resubdivision of lots in Square 291, Seventh Municipal District
- Subdivision Ratifications: Administrative approval of applications not yet certified by staff
Governmental Affairs Committee
The Governmental Affairs Committee is deciding on an ordinance to repeal Section 34-21.1 of the City Code, which removes specific requirements for horses in carnival parades. The meeting also includes discussions on parade route safety, 2025 carnival season code violations, and general improvements for Mardi Gras. Three additional ordinances regarding parade permits and vendor sales are scheduled for discussion only.
- Cal. No. 35,160: Ordinance to repeal Section 34-21.1 of the Code of the City of New Orleans to remove requirements for horses in carnival parades (For discussion and vote)
- Discussion of carnival parade route safety with presenters from the New Orleans Police Department and Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
- Discussion of violations of Chapter 34 of the City Code during the 2025 carnival season
- Cal. No. XXXXX: Ordinance to establish a waitlist for a carnival parade permit (For discussion only)
- Cal. No. XXXXX: Ordinance to prohibit the sale of confetti by mobile vendors during carnival season (For discussion only)
City Planning Commission
The Orleans Parish City Planning Commission will vote on four zoning requests, including a bar in the CBD-6 district and an affordable housing planned development. The body will also accept $249,999k in LDEQ funding for the Municipal Auditorium's environmental remediation and ratify several subdivision applications.
- Conditional use permit for a bar at 325 Andrew Higgins Drive (Zoning Docket 033/25)
- Ordinance amendment to expand a reception facility at 1484 Sere Street (Zoning Docket 034/25)
- Zoning change from residential to business district at 1527 L.B. Landry Avenue (Zoning Docket 035/25)
- Affordable Housing Planned Development at 1122 Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard (Zoning Docket 036/25)
- Acceptance of $249,999k LDEQ funding for Municipal Auditorium remediation
Governmental Affairs Committee
The Governmental Affairs Committee will vote on an amendment to the agreement with Turf Alliance, LLC for installing synthetic turf at two baseball stadiums. The body will also approve appointments for the Municipal Yacht Harbor Management Corporation and the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans. Additionally, city officials will present on onboarding and payroll issues for summer workers.
- Vote on amendment to agreement with Turf Alliance, LLC for synthetic turf installation at two baseball stadiums
- Appointment of Shawne Favre to the Municipal Yacht Harbor Management Corporation
- Appointment of Kimberly Thomas to the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans
- Appointment of Courtney Scrubbs to the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans
- Presentation on onboarding and payroll issues for summer workers by CAO Gilbert Montaño, Assistant CAO Christina Hamilton, and NORDC CEO Larry Barabino, Jr.
Budget/Audit/Board of Review Committee
The Orleans Parish Budget/Audit/Board of Review Committee met on July 1, 2025, to review the FY2024 annual audit status and a presentation on upcoming bond sales for the November ballot. The committee approved several contract amendments and budget ordinances for the full Council's consent agenda, while deferring the $90 million Limited Tax Bond resolution and a $71 million sanitation fund transfer to the July 10 Council meeting. No votes were taken on the deferred items during this committee session.
- Resolution R-25-366 authorizing up to $90,000,000 in Limited Tax Bonds was deferred to the July 10 Council agenda
- Ordinance 35,117 transfers $71,242,723 within the Department of Sanitation budget and was deferred to the July 10 Council agenda
- Ordinance 35,143 amends the 2025 Capital Budget, de-appropriating $180,545 and appropriating $12,053,080, and was approved for the consent agenda
- Ordinances 35,144 and 35,145 transfer $2,734,110 to cover essential public safety expenses for Mardi Gras and Super Bowl events, and were approved for the consent agenda
- Agreement M-25-368 with U.S. Bancorp Asset Management Inc. was approved for the consent agenda
ABO Nuisance
The Orleans Parish Alcoholic Beverage Control Board will ratify the sales tax hearing held on June 23, 2025. The agenda contains no other substantive items, contracts, or ordinances.
- Ratification of 6-23-25 Sales Tax Hearing
ABCB Sales Tax Hearing
The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board is holding a sales tax hearing to review 11 cases where businesses allegedly sold alcohol without a required permit. The agenda lists specific delinquency periods for each permittee, ranging from 9 to 41 months. The hearing officer is Christopher W. Roberts, and the board will issue recommendations for each case.
- Hearing 025-25: Mike Serio’s Po Boys & Deli (133 St. Charles Avenue) alleged 41 months of sales without license
- Hearing 033-25: Evangeline (329 Decatur Street) alleged 23 months of sales without license
- Hearing 034-25: Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal Street) alleged 12 months of sales without license
- Hearing 036-25: CK’s Hot Shoppe (1433 Baronne Street) alleged 11 months of sales without license
- Hearing 013-25: Mr. Ed’s Oyster Bar & Fish House (512 Bienville Street) alleged 9 months of sales without license
Public Works Committee
The Public Works Committee will consider a $2,000,000 professional services agreement with ECS Southeast, LLC for construction material testing related to the National Disaster Resilience Competition Grant. The committee will also vote to extend one-year terms for existing parking enforcement and meter operation contracts. Additionally, representatives from The Water Collaborative and The Water Justice Fund will present a proposal for a community-built stormwater fee.
- Professional Services Agreement with ECS Southeast, LLC (RFP No. 4095) for on-call construction material testing, max $2,000,000 through Sept 30, 2029
- Amendment No. 8 to extend Professional Account Management, LLC contract for parking ticket processing by one year
- Amendment No. 7 to extend SP Plus LLC contract for meter operations by one year
- Presentation on a proposed community-built stormwater fee by The Water Collaborative and The Water Justice Fund
ABO Nuisance
The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board of the City of New Orleans is meeting to ratify the sales tax hearings held on April 21, 2025, and May 21, 2025. The agenda contains no other substantive items, contracts, or ordinances. The meeting consists solely of procedural calls to order, roll call, and the adjournment following these two ratifications.
- Ratification of 4-21-25 Sales Tax Hearing
- Ratification of 5-21-25 Sales Tax Hearing
ABCB Sales Tax Hearing
The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board is holding a sales tax hearing to review nine cases where businesses allegedly sold alcohol without a valid license. The board will consider recommendations for each permittee, with allegations ranging from 3 to 41 months of delinquency. One case also includes allegations of non-payment of sales tax for seven months in 2024.
- Hearing 013-25: 512 Bienville, LLC (Mr. Ed’s Oyster Bar & Fish House) alleged 9 months of sales without license
- Hearing 014-25: Art House NOLA, Inc. (The Broad Theater) alleged 8 months of sales without license
- Hearing 018-25: Reconcile New Orleans, Inc. (Café Reconcile) alleged 3 months of sales without license and 7 months of non-payment of sales tax
- Hearing 021-25: Smiley’s Grill, LLC alleged 21 months of sales without license
- Hearing 026-25: Michael Serio (Mike Serio’s Po Boys & Deli) alleged 41 months of sales without license
Board of Zoning Adjustments
The Orleans Parish Board of Zoning Adjustments will vote on 15 specific property requests for zoning variances and decision appeals. The agenda includes both new applications and unfinished business from previous meetings. One item, BZA016-25 at 401 Lowerline Street, is marked as withdrawn. The meeting concludes with the adoption of April minutes and adjournment.
- BZA009-25: Variance request for 2816-18 Saint Louis Street (Brandon Webb, J.A. Modinger Architect, LLC)
- BZA016-25: Variance request for 401 Lowerline Street (Arthur G. Grimsal, SAF Construction) marked WITHDRAWN
- BZA023-25: Variance request for 1474 Magazine Street (Jason and Elizabeth Williams, Fresia Galvez, Zach Smith Consulting & Design)
- BZA036-25: Variance request for 600 Decatur Street (Jackson Brewery Millhouse LLC, Rebecca Gieger, Sherman Strategies)
- BZA039-25: Decision appeal for 2616 Calhoun Street (Town of Carrollton Watch, LLC)
Governmental Affairs Committee
The Governmental Affairs Committee will vote on two contract amendments, including a $2,734,000 increase for IT staff services. The committee will also approve three new board appointments and hold an executive session to discuss litigation involving a civil service docket.
- Appointment of Jonathan Green to the Board of City Trusts
- Appointment of Lawrence J. Galle, Jr. to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
- Appointment of Judge Michael G. Bagneris (Retired) to the Ethics Review Board
- Amendment No. 3 to 22nd Century Technologies, Inc. contract increasing maximum payable by $2,734,000
- Amendment No. 7 to Phelps Dunbar, LLP legal services agreement for Downtown Dev. Dist. v. City of New Orleans
City Planning Commission
The Orleans Parish City Planning Commission will vote on zoning changes and a property acquisition for the NOPD. It will also review a preliminary report on commercial short-term rentals and consider a street name change. The meeting includes procedural items such as adopting minutes and ratifying subdivisions.
- Zoning change request for 3100-3102 Dauphine Street from HMR-3 to HM-MU district
- Conditional use request for a large child care center at 7911 Redfish Street
- Acquisition of 601 S. Galvez St. from LSU Health Foundation for NOPD warehouse use
- Renaming of General Meyer Avenue (between Sullen Place and Bennett Street) to Reverend Taza Green Sr Avenue
- Preliminary report update on impacts and regulations for Commercial Short Term Rentals and transient lodging
Joint Governmental Affairs - Economic Development Committee
The Joint Governmental Affairs - Economic Development Committee will approve the appointment of four individuals to city boards, including the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board. The body will also adopt a resolution prioritizing community-driven decision-making for the restoration of Lincoln Beach. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as roll call and approval of previous minutes.
- Appointment of Christopher Hammond to the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority
- Appointment of Adolf Bynum, Jr. to the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission
- Appointment of Jonathan Green to the Board of City Trusts
- Motion M-25-209 appointing Lawrence J. Galle, Jr. to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
- Resolution R-25-210 prioritizing transparency and community engagement for Lincoln Beach restoration
City Planning Commission
The Orleans Parish City Planning Commission will vote on three zoning requests and four subdivision proposals. Key items include a request to allow a fast food restaurant at 5001 Freret Street and a rezoning of properties along Pontchartrain Boulevard from single-family residential to neighborhood business. The agenda also includes the adoption of previous minutes and administrative ratifications.
- Zoning Docket 017/25: Conditional use for a fast food restaurant at 5001 Freret Street and 2316 Robert Street.
- Zoning Docket 018/25: Rezoning 6184-6192 Pontchartrain Boulevard and 100-114 20th Street from S-LRS1 to S-LB1 district.
- Zoning Docket 019/25: Conditional use to reconstruct a drive-through facility at 512 City Park Avenue.
- Subdivision Docket 010/25: Resubdivision of lots at 3337-39 Feliciana Street and 3338 Clouet Street.
- Subdivision Docket 012/25: Resubdivision of lots at 9901-10029 Chef Menteur Highway.
Board of Zoning Adjustments
The Orleans Parish Board of Zoning Adjustments meets to vote on six zoning variance requests and two appeals of safety and permit decisions. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss two pending lawsuits involving Maureen Greer and the City of New Orleans. The board will also adopt the minutes from the February meeting.
- Variance BZA010-25 for 5310 Laurel Street (Supermarine, LLC)
- Variance BZA011-25 for 222 Walnut Street (Patrick Waring)
- Variance BZA015-25 for 1457 Tita Street (Paula Jackson, Monique Martinez)
- Variance BZA016-25 for 401 Lowerline Street (Arthur G. Grimsal, SAF Construction)
- Variance BZA017-25 for 4143 Seminary Place (New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary)
City Planning Commission
The Orleans Parish City Planning Commission will vote on a City Council motion to amend the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, requiring dockets that fail to get a legal majority vote to be forwarded to the Council with a recommendation of denial. The body will also reconsider a subdivision proposal by Park Investments, LLC, which staff recommend deferring, and review a new subdivision by See Developers, LLC in English Turn. Routine items include adopting previous minutes and ratifying administrative subdivision approvals.
- Adoption of minutes from the February 11, 2025 meeting
- Zoning Docket 011/25: Amendment to Article 4, Section 4.2.D.3 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance (Motion M-24-777)
- Reconsideration of Subdivision Docket 088/23 by Park Investments, LLC (staff recommends deferral)
- Subdivision Docket 076/24 by See Developers, LLC for 11 lots and a private road at 98 Eagle Point Lane
- Ratification of subdivisions approved administratively
Board of Zoning Adjustments (OPSB) - Click "Agenda" to View Livestream
The City Planning Commission meets to adopt January minutes and discuss pending litigation in executive session. The body will vote on one unfinished variance request and review ten new variance applications, including one marked as improper and one withdrawn. Additionally, the commission will consider one appeal of a Director of Safety and Permits decision.
- Variance BZA001-25 at 2512 Constance Street (unfinished business)
- Variance BZA004-25 at 616 Conti Street
- Variance BZA005-25 at 2310 Perdido Street (marked improper)
- Variance BZA006-25 at 6820 Chef Menteur Highway
- Decision Appeal BZA014-25 at 717 Barracks Street
Board of Zoning Adjustments
The Board of Zoning Adjustments is meeting to vote on zoning variances and appeals of safety and permits decisions for seven specific properties. The agenda includes one item marked for deferral and one extension request. The board will also adopt December minutes and discuss pending litigation in executive session.
- Variance BZA074-24 at 525 Iberville Street for Mr Big Management, LLC
- Appeal BZA062-24 at 2501-2537 Tulane Avenue for Miles Trapolin and Maureen Greer
- Appeal BZA076-24 at 7533 Jeannette Street for Susan Johnson
- Appeal BZA002-25 at 4917 Freret Street for Thomas McEachin, Esq.
- Appeal BZA003-25 at 2045 N. Rocheblave Street for United Fellowship Full Gospel Baptist Church
City Planning Commission
The Orleans Parish City Planning Commission will vote on seven zoning requests, including a change to allow a bar at 1830-1840 North Claiborne Avenue and a rezoning from industrial to auto-oriented commercial at 1600 Kentucky Street. The agenda also includes two subdivision resubdivision proposals and a ratification of administrative approvals. All items are presented with preliminary staff reports for decision.
- Zoning Docket 001/25: Amendment to permit a bar at 1830-1840 North Claiborne Avenue (NOLA Commercial Properties, LLC)
- Zoning Docket 002/25: Change from HI Heavy Industrial to C-2 Auto-Oriented Commercial at 1600 Kentucky Street (Quentella M. Richards)
- Zoning Docket 003/25: Change from HU-RM2 to HU-B1 at 1238 Magnolia Street (Rinky Dink Enterprises, LLC)
- Subdivision Docket 114/24: Resubdivision of lots at 5020-5030 Saint Claude Avenue (St. Paul Church of God in Christ)
- Subdivision Docket 115/24: Resubdivision of lots at 5801-5803 General Haig Street (Susan Silbernagel)
City Planning Commission
The Orleans Parish City Planning Commission will vote on 29 land use requests across six planning districts. Most items involve deciding whether to retain current zoning or approve changes to Mixed-Use, Institutional, or Residential categories. Several applications are being reconsidered because no legal majority was reached during previous hearings.
- PD03-01: Retain General Commercial (GC) at 5400 Tchoupitoulas St. instead of changing to Mixed-Use Medium Density (MUM).
- PD03-05: Retain Residential Low Density Pre-War (RLD-PRE) at 1300-1323 Broadway St. instead of changing to Institutional (INS).
- PD08-02: Modify recommendation to change zoning to Mixed-Use Medium Density (MUM) for land bounded by St. Maurice Ave., Tricou St., Royal St., and Douglass St.
- PD09-19: Reconsider application for land along Lake Forest Blvd., Crowder Blvd., Dwyer Rd., and Mayo Rd. due to lack of legal majority.
- PD09-23: Retain Residential Low-Density Post-War (RLD-POST) at 4402 Reynes St. instead of changing to Residential Multi-Family Post-War (RMF-POST).