New Orleans City Planning Commission public meetings in 2025

Planning Advisory Committee

The New Orleans City Planning Commission’s Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) has no items to review at its December 17, 2025 meeting, so the meeting is cancelled. The PAC advises the Executive Director on technical issues but does not approve projects, zoning changes, or property transactions.

Design Advisory Committee

The New Orleans City Planning Commission’s Design Advisory Committee meets to review four administrative design cases, including a deferred Xavier University master-plan amendment and three new projects: a public natatorium on Belgrade Street, a Magazine Street retail addition, and a prior deferred Xavier item. The committee will hear staff and applicant presentations, take public comment, and consider recommendations for each case.

• DR063-25: Xavier University institutional master-plan amendment at 29028 S. Norman C. Francis Parkway
• DR067-25: Public natatorium (swimming pool) at 6550-6600 Belgrade Street
• DR068-25: Second-story retail addition at 4041 Magazine Street in a Character Preservation Corridor

The committee denied a design review request for a drive-through restaurant at 5601 Bullard Avenue, citing a lack of pedestrian-friendly design and over-emphasis on parking. The committee also approved the minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting.

• Approved October 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Denied DR064-25 drive-through restaurant at 5601 Bullard Avenue (5-1)
• Deferred DR063-25 Xavier University institutional master plan amendment to December 19 meeting

City Planning Commission

The New Orleans City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider seven zoning-related items, including text amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and conditional use requests for retail alcohol sales, a hotel, and a restaurant. The meeting is open to in-person and written public comment.

• Amendment to allow for-sale affordable small multi-family developments (Zoning Docket 062/25)
• Conditional use for retail sale of packaged alcoholic beverages at 2037 North Broad Street (Zoning Docket 063/25)
• Zoning change from HU-RD2 to HU-MU for 323-343 Jane Alley properties (Zoning Docket 064/25)
• Conditional use for a hotel over 5,000 sq ft at 2701 Washington Avenue (Zoning Docket 065/25)
• Conditional use for a restaurant over 5,000 sq ft at 5030 Freret Street and 2239 Soniat Street (Zoning Docket 066/25)

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Board of Zoning Adjustments will hold a public hearing to review variance requests and appeals of Director of Safety and Permits decisions. The meeting includes both new and unfinished business regarding specific property addresses.

• Variances for 509 Exposition Boulevard, 3405 Octavia Street, and 2212 S. Claiborne Avenue
• New variance requests for 235-41 Bourbon Street and 4 Newcomb Boulevard
• Extension requests for 4040 Canal Street, 729 Conti Street, and 1100 Sere Street
• Appeals of Director of Safety and Permits decisions for 7301-7303 Burthe Street and 1923 Broadway Street
• Appeals of Director of Safety and Permits decisions for 1407 S. Carrollton Avenue and 1037-39 Broadway Street

Design Advisory Committee

The Design Advisory Committee is reviewing a proposed project for a chiller yard at Xavier University of Louisiana. Discussions focus on whether the project requires a variance or can be approved via an administrative IMP amendment if equipment is moved out of required setbacks.

• Proposed chiller yard project at Xavier University of Louisiana
• Discussion of administrative IMP amendment pursuant to CZO Section 15.5.F
• Review of mechanical equipment setbacks and screening requirements
• Reference to recently renovated Residenca Hall at 801 S Norman C Francis Parkway

The committee approved design reviews for a multifamily development, a UPS facility, mechanical equipment at Xavier University, and a farmers' market, all subject to provisos. Two items were deferred: a bar conversion on O.C. Haley Boulevard and a residential expansion on Audubon Boulevard.

• Approved multifamily development at 3800 Texas Drive subject to 6 provisos (Unanimous)
• Deferred bar conversion at 1228 O C Haley Boulevard for site plan revisions (Unanimous)
• Approved UPS facility renovation at 5700 Morrison Avenue subject to 6 provisos (Unanimous)
• Deferred residential expansion at 228 Audubon Boulevard pending HDLC and BZA reviews (Unanimous)
• Approved Xavier University mechanical equipment at 29028 S. Norman C. Francis Parkway subject to 4 provisos (Unanimous)
• Approved farmers' market renovation at 519 Hagan Street subject to modifications (Unanimous)
• Approved September 17, 2025 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting scheduled for November 12, 2025, has no items to consider and is therefore cancelled. The PAC advises the Executive Director of the City Planning Commission on technical issues but does not approve projects or zoning matters.

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review a market analysis of the current Mandatory Inclusionary Zoning (MIZ) policy, including incentives and financial impacts. The study also examines converting vacant office spaces to residential uses in the Central Business District. HR&A Advisors will present findings and recommendations for changes to the MIZ policy.

• Public hearing on 2025 MIZ market feasibility analysis
• Review of incentives and financial impacts of MIZ requirements
• Analysis of vacant office space conversions to residential in Central Business District
• HR&A Advisors to present study findings and policy recommendations
• Written comments accepted until November 3, 2025

City Planning Commission Operational Meeting

This is a procedural meeting with no votes or public hearings scheduled. The commission will hear reports from the executive director, chair, and committees. No concrete items like rezonings or contracts are on the agenda.

• Call to Order/Roll Call
• Report from Executive Director
• Report from Chair
• Committee Reports

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The New Orleans Board of Zoning Adjustments will hold public hearings on 11 new and unfinished requests for zoning variances at properties across the city. The board also plans to hear two appeals of Safety & Permits decisions. No substantive decisions are scheduled; the board will take testimony and may vote later.

• 509 Exposition Blvd variance to convert two-family to single-family, reducing front-yard setback by 3 ft 2.5 in
• 2818 N Rampart St variance to build 21-ft accessory structure with 60% rear-yard coverage waiver
• 624 Webster St variance for single-family home with 5 bathrooms and front-yard parking waiver
• 2900 Perdido St appeal of 80,500 sq ft prison facility permit decision
• 318 Lane St variance to allow parking pad in corner side yard

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider two zoning requests from 3014 Dauphine, LLC. The requests involve changing the zoning text to allow reception facilities as conditional uses in the HM-MU district and granting a conditional use permit for a specific property.

• Zoning Docket 058/25: Proposed amendment to Article 10 to classify reception facilities as conditional uses in the HM-MU District
• Zoning Docket 059/25: Conditional use request for a reception facility at 3010-3014 Dauphine Street

Design Advisory Committee

The New Orleans City Planning Commission’s Design Advisory Committee will review a conditional-use application to allow a small grocery store at 519 Hagan Avenue to sell packaged alcoholic beverages despite the site’s size. The project involves renovating the former auto-service building and adding a 119-square-foot rear addition for a walk-in freezer. The applicant has completed neighborhood engagement and submitted required documentation.

• Conditional use to sell packaged alcohol in a grocery under 20,000 sq ft at 519 Hagan Ave
• Renovation of existing 1-story structure and 119 sq ft rear addition for walk-in freezer
• Neighborhood meeting held 7/17/25 with 15 attendees; no comment cards submitted
• Project in HU-MU zoning district with GC Greenway Corridor Design Overlay
• Architect: Zach Smith Consulting & Design; MEP Engineer: Salas O’Brien

The Design Advisory Committee approved two administrative design reviews subject to specific modifications. One project involves a new Bank of America, and the other is the renovation of an institutional structure into a multi-family residence.

• Approved August 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved design review for Bank of America at 4350 General De Gaulle Drive subject to six provisos (unanimous)
• Approved design review for multi-family residence at 2621 General Meyer Avenue subject to two provisos (unanimous)

Planning Advisory Committee

The October 15, 2025, Planning Advisory Committee meeting is cancelled. There are no items to consider for this session.

City Planning Commission

The New Orleans City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on October 14, 2025, to reconsider the disposition of 2021 Danneel St. as part of a property exchange with NORA. The hearing follows a zoning public hearing and allows proponents and opponents to present comments.

• Reconsideration of Property Disposition 001/25 for 2021 Danneel St., lot A1 in square 293 of the 4th Municipal District
• Exchange for five other properties as described in Property Acquisition 003-25
• Public hearing at 1:30 PM in the 8th Floor Conference Room, 1300 Perdido St.

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Board of Zoning Adjustments will consider several variance requests for residential and commercial properties, including height and parking waivers. The body will also hear appeals regarding decisions made by the Director of the Department of Safety and Permits.

• Mixed-use development at 4400-4420 Dauphine Street requesting height increase to 97 ft 4.5 in
• Proposed restaurant at 2212 S. Claiborne Avenue requesting waivers for lot area, setbacks, and parking
• Appeal of a swimming pool permit for a restaurant at 4917 Freret Street
• Appeal regarding a license renewal for 1943 N. Rampart Street
• Adoption of the 2026 Board of Zoning Adjustments Meeting Schedule

City Planning Commission

The New Orleans City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to gather input on the Land Use Barriers Study, which aims to identify and remove obstacles in the permitting and licensing process. The study was directed by City Council Motion M-25-225 and must be completed within four months. The Commission will consult with agencies, residents, and experts to fulfill the study's scope.

• Public hearing on Land Use Barriers Study at 1:30 PM in City Council Chamber (City Hall – 1E07)
• Study directed by City Council Motion M-25-225, must be completed within four months
• Deadline for written comments: 5 PM, Monday, September 15, 2025
• Submission methods: mail (1300 Perdido Street, 7th Floor) or email ([email protected])
• Consultation with agencies, residents, and experts as part of the study process

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee is reviewing a proposal to resubdivide Lot X-1-A into 17 new lots and a proposed street. The project is located in the Versailles Gardens Area IV (East) within the Third District.

• Resubdivision of Lot X-1-A into Lots 1 through 17
• Creation of a new proposed street totaling 36,085.20 square feet
• Project involves Tommy & Tuoc Investments, Inc.

The Planning Advisory Committee unanimously denied a request to rename a portion of General Meyer Avenue. The committee also approved the acquisition of a property at 601 S. Galvez Street for use as an NOPD public safety and processing warehouse.

• Approved minutes from February 19, 2025, meeting (unanimous)
• Denied Street Name Change 001/25 to rename part of General Meyer Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved Property Acquisition 002/25 for 601 S. Galvez Street subject to further review (unanimous)

Design Advisory Committee

The New Orleans City Planning Commission’s Design Advisory Committee will review proposed exterior signage for a site at 4350 General De Gaulle Dr. The agenda contains detailed construction drawings and specifications for illuminated channel letters, monument signs, and regulatory plaques, but no decision is scheduled at this meeting.

The committee unanimously approved design reviews for an affordable housing complex, a Mardi Gras den, a warehouse renovation, a parking lot, and a residential expansion. All approvals were subject to specific modifications regarding massing, materials, and pedestrian safety.

• Approved affordable housing at 1480 Tchoupitoulas Street with provisos on massing, windows, and sidewalks (Unanimous)
• Approved Mardi Gras den at 203 Lamarque Street with provisos on mural design and sidewalk restoration (Unanimous)
• Approved warehouse renovation at 5441 Morrison Road with proviso to use native plants (Unanimous)
• Approved parking lot at 2616 South Broad Street with provisos to move ingress/egress to 4th Street (Unanimous)
• Approved residential expansion at 1530 Broadway Street with proviso to correct rear addition massing (Unanimous)
• Approved July 16, 2025 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

City Planning Commission

The New Orleans City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider five proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. These include an affordable housing planned development, conditional uses for alcohol sales and a reception facility with live entertainment, and text amendments to streamline administrative processes and add new permitted uses.

• Zoning Docket 045/25: Affordable Housing Planned Development at 3308 Washington Avenue in HU-RD2 Historic Urban Two-Family Residential District
• Zoning Docket 046/25: Conditional use for retail sale of packaged alcoholic beverages at 501-519 Hagan Street in HU-MU Historic Urban Neighborhood Mixed-Use District
• Zoning Docket 047/25: Conditional use for reception facility with outdoor live entertainment at 530 Powder Street in HU-MU Historic Urban Neighborhood Mixed-Use District
• Zoning Docket 048/25: Amendment to add 'Dwelling, Established Single-Family' and 'Home Based Child Care, Small' as permitted uses under Section 7.2.A
• Zoning Docket 049/25: Amendment to streamline administrative processes and clarify provisions across multiple zoning articles

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Board of Zoning Adjustments will hold a public hearing to consider variance requests and appeals of Director of Safety and Permits decisions. The meeting includes both new business and unfinished business for various properties across the city.

• Variance requests for 849-53 Odeon Street, 509 Exposition Boulevard, and 6116-18 Annunciation Street
• New variance requests for 3405 Octavia Street, 1212 Webster Street, and 4400-4420 Dauphine Street
• Variance requests for 6242 Waldo Drive, 2213 Saint Bernard Avenue, and 2432 Chestnut Street
• Permit decision appeals for 2501-2537 Tulane Avenue and 2306-2308 Saint Louis Street
• New permit decision appeals for 4917 Freret Street, 7301-7303 Burthe Street, and 2045 Broadway Street

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. The body will review three requests for conditional uses at specific city locations.

• Zoning Docket 042/25: Request for a standard restaurant at 5720-5726 Magazine Street and 739-741 Nashville Avenue
• Zoning Docket 043/25: Request for a hotel at 613, 615, 617 Baronne Street
• Zoning Docket 044/25: Request for a bar at 9511 Chef Menteur Highway

Design Advisory Committee

The New Orleans City Planning Commission’s Design Advisory Committee reviews a proposed parking lot for Odyssey House Louisiana at 2616 S Broad Street. The lot would add 15 new parking spaces to support the adjacent behavioral health facility at 2700 S Broad Avenue.

• 15 new parking spaces (14 standard, 1 ADA) at 2616 S Broad Street
• Permeable pavement and drainage plan for stormwater management
• Existing fence to remain; 182 linear feet of new fence required
• Handicap parking signage and striping per ADA standards
• Parking agreement filed with city for non-residential use

The committee unanimously approved several residential and commercial design reviews, including a new 6-story hotel and an affordable housing development. Most approvals were granted subject to specific modifications regarding parking, water retention, and pedestrian features.

• Approved June 18, 2025 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved 1923 Broadway St residential conversion with parking and water retention provisos (Unanimous)
• Approved 1029 Burdette St camelback addition (Unanimous)
• Approved 2700 General DeGaulle Dr commercial renovation with rooftop equipment relocation proviso (Unanimous)
• Approved 451 S. Galvez St 6-story hotel with four provisos for fenestration, pedestrian access, and shear wall features
• Approved 5724 Magazine St restaurant renovation with front yard improvement proviso
• Approved 1122 Oretha Castle Haley 30-unit affordable housing with courtyard pathway proviso

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for August 13, 2025, is cancelled. There are no items to consider.

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. The body will review requests for conditional uses, a zoning district change, and an amendment to a school development plan.

• Conditional use for a neighborhood commercial establishment at 1817-1819 Sophie Wright Place
• Conditional use for a Mardi Gras den at 2901-2917 Tchoupitoulas Street and adjacent properties
• Zoning change from S-B2 to S-MU at 3601 Behrman Place
• Conditional use for a parking lot at 8020 Olive Street and 3322 Short Street
• Development plan amendment for athletics facilities at Edna Karr school, 4400-4460 General Meyer Avenue

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will meet to receive reports from the Executive Director, Chair, and committees. The body will also hold an executive session to evaluate the executive and deputy director.

• Executive session for personnel evaluations of the executive and deputy director

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Board of Zoning Adjustments will hold a public hearing to decide on various zoning variances for residential and commercial properties. The body will also hear appeals regarding decisions made by the Director of the Department of Safety and Permits.

• Variance for St. Paul Church of God in Christ at 1020 Forstall Street regarding parking and landscape yards
• Variance for a gas station pole sign at 8400 Chef Menteur Highway Suite 100
• Variance for a place of worship conversion at 2001 Iberville Street requesting a waiver of 60 parking spaces
• Extension request for an outdoor amusement facility at 1351 Tchoupitoulas Street
• Appeal of a structural collapse determination at 1700 Magazine Street and 1802 Hastings Place

City Planning Commission

The New Orleans City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a zoning change from S-RD to BIP for multiple properties in the Almonaster Avenue area. The proposed change is based on City Council Motion No. M-25-289 and covers a district bounded by Almonaster Avenue, Carver Rams Way, Press Street, Montegut Street, Benefit Street, Feliciana Street, Abundance Street, Clouet Street, and Florida Avenue.

• Zoning change from S-RD to BIP for properties in Almonaster area
• Public hearing scheduled for July 22, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. in City Council Chamber

Design Advisory Committee

The Design Advisory Committee is reviewing plans for a multi-story apartment complex. The project includes residential units, office space, and a ground-floor lobby.

• Proposed apartment building at 1122 Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard
• Project includes studio and 1-bedroom apartments
• Ground floor features 3,464.57 sq ft of Mission Offices
• Site plan includes a 12,620.69 sq ft lot area
• Design includes white brick, black chevron profile metal panels, and charcoal corrugated metal panels

The committee approved design reviews for an indoor amusement facility, a residential office expansion, a school gymnasium, a water garden park, and a sewage operations center. The sewage center approval included four specific design provisos.

• Approved conversion of brewery to indoor amusement facility at 3940 Thalia Street (Unanimous)
• Approved 122 sq ft office expansion at 1729 Short Street (Unanimous)
• Approved Hynes primary educational facility gymnasium addition at 1901 Leon C. Simon Drive with landscaping proviso (Unanimous)
• Approved Sewage and Water Board Operations Center at 8800 S. Claiborne Ave with four provisos (6-1)
• Approved Water Garden Park at 1200 Mirabeau Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved May 21, 2025 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for July 16, 2025, is cancelled. There are no items to consider at this time.

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The New Orleans Board of Zoning Adjustments will hold a public hearing on 15 requests for variances from the city’s zoning ordinance. Seven citizen members will review proposals to exceed setback rules, add front-yard parking, shrink lot sizes, and build accessory structures taller than allowed.

• Front-yard parking at 2420 New Orleans St (BZA029-25)
• Lot-size reductions at 849-53 Odeon St (BZA032-25) and 2629 Allen St (BZA060-25)
• Gas station pole sign 15 ft taller than code at 8400 Chef Menteur Hwy (BZA051-25)
• Single-family home 11 ft taller than code at 1900 Dumaine St (BZA055-25)
• Fence in front yard not open at 7126 Regent St (BZA053-25)

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will meet to conduct internal operational business. The agenda includes the election of officers and an executive session to evaluate the executive and deputy director.

• Election of Officers
• Executive session for personnel evaluations of the executive and deputy director

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission is processing documentation for a $250,000 LDEQ grant to support the remediation of the Municipal Auditorium. The commission is presenting a cleanup plan for the removal of asbestos-containing materials to facilitate a roofing stabilization project.

• Award of $250,000 in remediation funding from LDEQ
• Proposed asbestos abatement and removal estimated at $1,498,636
• Total estimated cost including third-party consultant services: $1,588,636
• Cleanup plan for Municipal Auditorium located at 1201 St. Peter Street
• Public review of the Analysis of Brownfield Cleanup Alternatives (ABCA) and EPA Clean-up Plan

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission's Brownfield Program is processing a $250,000 grant from LDEQ for environmental remediation at the Municipal Auditorium. The commission is presenting a Cleanup Plan and Analysis of Brownfield Cleanup Alternatives for public review. These steps are required to secure funding for asbestos removal to facilitate a roofing stabilization project.

• Proposed $250,000 remediation funding award from LDEQ
• Estimated asbestos abatement and removal cost of $1,498,636.00
• Total estimated cost including third-party consultant services: $1,588,636.00
• Cleanup Plan for Municipal Auditorium located at 1201 St. Peter Street
• Proposed removal of asbestos-containing materials (ACM) from the roofing system

Design Advisory Committee

The Design Advisory Committee is reviewing plans for the construction of an operations center at the West Power Complex @ CWTP. The project involves a 24,543 square foot building with three stories.

• Construction of Operations Center at West Power Complex @ CWTP
• Project location: 8800 S Claiborne Ave
• Building size: 24,543 square feet across three stories
• Contract No. 1429 for Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans

The committee unanimously approved several administrative design reviews for new construction, renovations, and site plans across the city. Most approvals were subject to specific provisos regarding landscaping, parking, and architectural materials. The committee also approved the April 16, 2025, meeting minutes.

• Approved new office building at 6820 Chef Menteur Highway with added bike parking and landscaping
• Approved brewery addition at 4120-4124 Tchoupitoulas Street with curb cut restoration and added windows
• Approved renovation and addition at 3301 Magazine Street with stucco facade and front canopy
• Approved 50-unit mixed-income housing site plan at 1141 Esplanade Avenue with revised vehicle circulation
• Approved accessory structure site plan at 2127 Prytania Street pending zoning determination on permeable space
• Approved IBM Building conversion site plan at 2640 Canal Street with increased open space and modified parking aisles
• Approved new SMFA project at 7309 Freret Street with added windows, shutters, and wider gallery
• Approved educational facility at 2701 Lawrence Street with ramping design exploration and parking confirmation

Planning Advisory Committee

The June 18, 2025, Planning Advisory Committee meeting is cancelled. There are no items to consider for this session.

City Planning Commission

The New Orleans City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on June 10, 2025, to consider two proposed amendments to the city’s zoning ordinance. The meeting will review requests for a conditional warehouse use in a historic mixed-use district and an expansion of the National World War II Museum’s planned development designation.

• Conditional use permit for warehouse at 1018-1020 Erato Street in HU-MU district
• Amendment to expand museum zoning for National World War II Museum at 1042-1060 Magazine Street

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The New Orleans Board of Zoning Adjustments will hold a public hearing on 18 items, including 11 new and 7 unfinished zoning variance requests and 6 appeals of Safety and Permits Director decisions. The board will consider waivers for lot area, setbacks, parking, and signage rules across residential and mixed-use districts.

• Variance for 2816-18 Saint Louis St (BZA009-25): 392 sq ft lot area waiver for two-family dwelling
• Variance for 1474 Magazine St (BZA023-25): 2 ft setback waiver for swimming pool construction
• Variance for 600 Decatur St (BZA036-25): 10 sq ft sign area waiver for cultural facility projecting sign
• Appeal of permit 24-36523-RNVS at 1500-02 Pine St (BZA025-25): Alleged insufficient off-street parking due to bedroom increase
• Appeal of permit 24-35909-RNVN at 1200 S. Carrollton Ave (BZA038-25): Alleged non-compliance with short-term rental rules

City Planning Commission

The New Orleans City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, including conditional uses for food processing and retail alcohol sales, as well as subdivision applications. The meeting will also feature a presentation on the redevelopment of Lincoln Beach and a discussion on land use barriers.

• Zoning Docket 027/25: Conditional use for food processing in RRE district at 10801 River Road
• Zoning Docket 028/25: Conditional use for retail alcohol sales in BIP district at 8400-8436 Chef Menteur Highway
• Re-subdivision of Lot 3 and ½ of Lot 4 into Lots 3A and 3B at 2608-2610 Peniston Street
• Public hearing on land use barriers and potential solutions
• Presentation on Lincoln Beach redevelopment

Design Advisory Committee

The committee is conducting administrative design reviews for several new constructions, renovations, and site plans. These reviews cover a range of projects including mixed-income housing, educational facilities, and public park improvements.

• DR026-25: Site plan for a 50-unit mixed-income housing development and retail space at 1141 Esplanade Avenue
• DR028-25: Site plan for converting the IBM Building at 2640 Canal Street to multi-family residential
• DR024-25: Design review for a new carousel and enclosure in Joe W Brown Park at 5601 Read Boulevard
• DR029-25: Design review for a new educational facility at 2701 Lawrence Street
• DR019-25: Design review for a new one-story office building at 6820 Chef Menteur Highway

The committee approved design reviews for a multifamily affordable housing renovation and a two-family residence expansion. Both projects are located within the University Area Design Overlay. The committee also approved the minutes from the March 19, 2025 meeting.

• Approved March 19, 2025 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved administrative design review for multifamily affordable renovation at 7229 Zimple Street (Unanimous)
• Approved administrative design review for residential expansion at 719 Cherokee Street (Unanimous)

Planning Advisory Committee

The May 14, 2025, Planning Advisory Committee meeting is cancelled. There are no items to consider.

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will receive a preliminary presentation from HR&A Advisors regarding the 2025 Mandatory Inclusionary Zoning (MIZ) Market Analysis. The session is for informational purposes to gather public input to inform potential changes to the MIZ map and policy. The study includes an exploration of converting vacant office space to residential use in the Central Business District.

• Preliminary presentation on the 2025 Mandatory Inclusionary Zoning (MIZ) Market Analysis
• Discussion of MIZ policy modifications based on zoning districts, market feasibility, neighborhoods, and construction costs
• Review of incentives for converting vacant office space to residential in the Central Business District

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Board of Zoning Adjustments will hold a public hearing to review unfinished and new business. The body is considering zoning variances and appeals of decisions made by the Director of Safety and Permits.

• Variance request for 600 Decatur Street (Jackson Brewery Millhouse LLC)
• Variance request for 1474 Magazine Street (Jason and Elizabeth Williams)
• Appeal of Director of Safety and Permits decision for 1200 S. Carrollton Avenue
• Appeal of Director of Safety and Permits decision for 2616 Calhoun Street
• Variance request for 2816-18 Saint Louis Street (Brandon Webb)

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and review subdivision applications. Key proposals include establishing a new interim zoning district and updating the definition of customary lodging services.

• Zoning Docket 022/25: Proposal to create the Customary Lodging Services Staffing Interim Zoning District to prohibit hotel/motel permits without 24-hour staffing
• Zoning Docket 023/25: Proposal to amend the definition of 'customary lodging services' to require on-site personnel at all hours
• Subdivision Docket 023/25: Resubdivision of lots at 4400-4440 Gen DeGaulle and 3250 Rue Parc Fontaine
• Subdivision Docket 028/25: Resubdivision of lots at 1631 Audubon Street and 7020 Green Street
• Street (Park) Name Change 002/25: Proposal to rename the park at 1801 South Robertson Street after Barbara Lacen Keller

Design Advisory Committee

The Design Advisory Committee is reviewing plans for the renovation and 'camelback' addition to a single-family residence. The project involves increasing the total area under beam from 5,520 sq. ft. to 7,015 sq. ft.

• Proposed renovation and addition at 719 Cherokee St.
• Addition of a 1,495 sq. ft. second floor
• Project located in Zoning District HU-RD1
• Design services provided by Adamick Architecture

The committee denied a renovation request for a four-unit multifamily building due to incompatibility with the University Area Design overlay. Four other design review requests for residential and gallery projects were approved, one with specific provisos.

• Approved February 19, 2025 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Denied renovation of four-unit multifamily at 7229 Zimple Street (Unanimous)
• Approved gallery addition at 3109-3115 Magazine Street (Unanimous)
• Approved renovation of two-family residence at 1317 Adams Street with two provisos (Unanimous)
• Approved conversion of single-family to two-family residence at 7608-7610 Burth Street (Unanimous)
• Approved renovation of two buildings at 923 Napoleon Avenue (Unanimous)

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider two proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. The body will review a request for a mixed-use district change and a conditional use permit for a child care center.

• Zoning Docket 020/25: Request to change 3100-3102 Dauphine Street from HMR-3 to HM-MU Mixed-Use District
• Zoning Docket 021/25: Request for conditional use to permit a large child care center at 7911 Redfish Street

City Planning Commission

The New Orleans City Planning Commission will hold a procedural operational meeting to receive reports from the Chair, Executive Director, and committees. No substantive decisions or votes are scheduled.

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The New Orleans Board of Zoning Adjustments will hold a public hearing on 11 variance requests for residential properties across the city, including issues like impervious surface limits, lot size, and parking setbacks. The board will also review three appeals of Safety and Permits Department decisions, including a bed and breakfast permit denial and a secondary school stadium addition.

• Variance for 5007 S. Tonti St: 60% waiver for impervious surface and front-yard parking
• Variance for 2816-18 Saint Louis St: 163.46 sf lot area waiver for two proposed lots
• Variance for 8313 Panola St: 1.5 bathroom waiver in University Area Off-Street Parking Overlay District
• Appeal of Safety and Permits permit denial for 1500-02 Pine St over parking requirements
• Appeal of Safety and Permits decision on 4400 General Meyer Ave over stadium addition for secondary school

City Planning Commission

The New Orleans City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on March 25, 2025, to consider three proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. The changes include allowing a fast food restaurant in a historic mixed-use district, rezoning a residential area to a business district, and permitting reconstruction of a drive-through facility.

• Amendment to allow fast food restaurant at 5001 Freret Street (Zoning Docket 017/25)
• Zoning change from residential to business district at 6184-6192 Pontchartrain Boulevard (Zoning Docket 018/25)
• Conditional use for drive-through reconstruction at 512 City Park Avenue (Zoning Docket 019/25)

Planning Advisory Committee

The New Orleans City Council adopted a motion directing the City Planning Commission to hold a public hearing on renaming a 0.6-mile segment of General Meyer Avenue between Sullen Place and Bennett Street to Reverend Taza Green Sr Avenue. The motion also requires the Office of Information Technology and Innovation and the Department of Public Works to provide relevant information to the Commission within ten business days.

• Motion M-25-81 adopted 6-0 to rename General Meyer Avenue segment to Reverend Taza Green Sr Avenue
• Public hearing to be held by City Planning Commission on proposed name change
• Information from IT and Public Works due within 10 business days

The Planning Advisory Committee approved a request to create a private street and new single-family house lots. The approval is subject to further review by the Department of Public Works, Sewage and Water Board, City Planning Commission, and Department of Real Estate and Records.

• Approved January 29, 2025, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Subdivision Docket 076/24 subject to further agency review

Design Advisory Committee

The Design Advisory Committee is reviewing a development application for 3414 Dryades Street. The proposal involves a building with retail on the first floor and residential use on the second floor.

• Proposed retail (1st floor) and residential (2nd floor) development at 3414 Dryades Street
• Installation of a new gallery with iron posts and railings
• Project details include a building area of 8,178 square feet and a lot area of 7,020 square feet

The committee approved design reviews for a church campus, a four-unit multifamily building, a commercial building, and an enhancement corridor project. One multifamily renovation was deferred, and a design change for affordable housing was approved with a 5-1 vote.

• Approved new church campus at 5750 Bullard Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved four-unit multifamily affordable housing at 7221 Zimpel Street (Unanimous)
• Deferred renovation of four-unit multifamily affordable housing at 7229 Zimpel Street (Unanimous)
• Approved design changes for affordable housing at 4100 Royal Street (5-1)
• Approved new construction at 200 Henry Clay Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved two-story commercial building at 5400 Magazine Street (Unanimous)
• Approved January 15th, 2025 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

City Planning Commission

The New Orleans City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on March 11, 2025, to consider three proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. The meeting will review conditional use requests for wine shops in the CBD-5 district and a neighborhood commercial establishment in the HU-RD2 district. Public comment is invited both in person and in writing.

• Amendment to allow 'wine shop' as conditional use in CBD-5 district (Zoning Docket 014/25)
• Conditional use permit for wine shop at 722-726 Girod Street (Zoning Docket 015/25)
• Conditional use permit for neighborhood commercial establishment at 5219 Dauphine Street (Zoning Docket 016/25)

City Planning Commission

The New Orleans City Planning Commission will hold a routine operational meeting to receive reports from the Chair and Executive Director, appoint a Transient Lodging Study Advisory Committee, and hear committee reports. No substantive decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Board of Zoning Adjustments will hold a public hearing to consider variance requests for several properties. The board will also hear appeals regarding decisions made by the Director of Safety and Permits and discuss pending litigation in executive session.

• Variance requests for 5310 Laurel Street, 222 Walnut Street, 1457 Tita Street, 401 Lowerline Street, 4143 Seminary Place, and 2310 Perdido Street
• Permit decision appeals for 2900 Perdido Street and 2501-2537 Tulane Avenue
• Executive session regarding litigation: Maureen Greer, et al. v. The City of New Orleans (Docket No. 2023-13438 and 2025-00295)

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss a proposed resubdivision. The proposal involves dividing a specific lot into multiple smaller lots and a private road.

• Subdivision Docket 076-24: Resubdivision of Lot ET 5-2A-2 in English Turn, Phase 5, Section 2 (98 Eagle Point Lane)

Design Advisory Committee

The committee will consider administrative design reviews for various properties, including affordable housing and commercial developments. The body will provide recommendations on whether these projects meet specific Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance standards.

• New church campus construction at 5750 Bullard Avenue
• New four-unit multifamily affordable housing at 7221 Zimpel Street
• Renovation of four-unit multifamily affordable housing at 7229 Zimpel Street
• Design changes for affordable housing over 40,000 square feet at 4100 Royal Street
• Two-story commercial building construction at 5400 Magazine Street

The committee unanimously approved design reviews for a restaurant addition, a new childcare center, and a building renovation. The childcare center approval included three specific provisos regarding parking, trash receptacles, and landscaping.

• Approved December 18th, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved design review DR038-24 for restaurant addition at 1521 St. Charles Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved design review DR001-25 for childcare center at 5433 Crowder Boulevard (Unanimous)
• Approved design review DR002-25 for renovation at 1240 South Broad Street (Unanimous)

Planning Advisory Committee

The committee is reviewing a subdivision request to divide Lot ET 5-2A-2 of English Turn into 11 lots and a private road. The project is located in Phase 5, Section 2 of the Fifth District.

• Proposed re-subdivision of Lot ET 5-2A-2 into Lots 1-11 and a private road at English Turn

The Planning Advisory Committee unanimously approved a request to change five small portions of privately owned streets along Dwyer Canal to city-owned streets. This action creates a public right-of-way for streets already maintained by the City. The approval is subject to further review by the City Planning Commission and other city departments.

• Approved minutes from October 16, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Property Acquisition 001/25 for streets along Dwyer Canal subject to further review (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Board of Zoning Adjustments will consider several variance requests for residential and commercial properties. The body will also hear an appeal regarding the staffing requirements for a hotel at 717 Barracks Street.

• Appeal of a decision regarding 'customary lodging services' staffing at 717 Barracks Street
• Variance request for a standard restaurant with zero open space ratio at 616 Conti Street
• Variance request for an addition to a Mardi Gras den at 2310 Perdido Street
• Variance request for an office with a non-street-oriented entrance at 6820 Chef Menteur Highway
• Variance requests for lot area and setbacks at 2500-12 Constance Street and 6161 General Meyer Avenue

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss a proposed property acquisition. The item involves land donated to the City by La. Property Team, LLC.

• Property Acquisition 001/25: Donation of portions of Marque Drive, Hickerson Drive, Eunice Drive, Citrus Drive, Donna Drive, and Rosalia Drive to be dedicated as public streets

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider several zoning amendments and subdivision applications. The body will also review a progress report and analysis regarding the improvement of Canal Street between Claiborne Avenue and the Mississippi River.

• Zoning change request for 1238 Magnolia Street from multi-family residential to neighborhood business
• Zoning change request for 2109-2113 Saint Maurice Avenue from single-family to two-family residential
• Conditional use request for alcohol sales at 1126-1128 Saint Roch Avenue and 2362-2364 Marais Street
• Zoning change request for multiple addresses on Marr Avenue to High Intensity Mixed-Use
• Conditional use request for a construction and demolition debris recycling facility at 4501 North Derbigny Street

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Board of Zoning Adjustments will consider requests for zoning variances and appeals of decisions made by the Director of the Department of Safety and Permits. The meeting includes discussions on residential conversions, lot creations, and the use of commercial properties.

• Variance for 525 Iberville Street to convert a vacant building to multi-family dwelling
• Variance for 2500-12 Constance Street to create lots with insufficient area and setbacks
• Appeal of permit for a grocery store at 2501-2537 Tulane Avenue regarding parking and buffer yards
• Appeal of permit to convert a nail salon to a restaurant and pool club at 4917 Freret Street
• Extension request for a previously granted variance at 4040 Canal Street

Planning Advisory Committee

The New Orleans City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on February 11, 2025, to consider the acquisition of six street segments in the Dona Villa Subdivision Extension (Third Municipal District). La. Property Team, LLC proposes donating portions of Marque Drive, Hickerson Drive, Eunice Drive, Citrus Drive, Donna Drive, and Rosalia Drive to the City for dedication as public streets. The hearing follows the zoning public hearing and allows residents to comment in person or in writing.

• Acquisition of Marque Drive extension (122.55' x 50.48' x 121.68' x 50.37')
• Acquisition of Hickerson Drive extension (126.68' x 50.48' x 125.92' x 50.37')
• Acquisition of Eunice Drive extension (131.04' x 50.48' x 130.16' x 50.37')
• Acquisition of Citrus Drive extension (135.28' x 50.48' x 134.40' x 50.37')
• Acquisition of Donna Drive and Rosalia Drive extensions (139.10' x 46.45' x 138.28' x 46.34' and 142.54' x 46.45' x 138.28' x 46.34')

The committee unanimously approved a modified request to rename General Meyer Avenue to either Rudy Lombard Avenue or Taza Green Avenue, rather than splitting the street into two names. The committee also adopted the 2025 meeting schedule and the July 17, 2024, meeting minutes.

• Approved modified request to rename General Meyer Avenue to either Rudy Lombard Avenue or Taza Green Avenue (unanimous)
• Adopted 2025 PAC Meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Adopted July 17, 2024, meeting minutes (unanimous)

Design Advisory Committee

The Design Advisory Committee is meeting to consider administrative design reviews for three different projects. The body will evaluate proposed building modifications and renovations to ensure they meet specific zoning and design overlay standards.

• Re-consideration of DR038-24: restaurant addition at 1521 St. Charles Avenue
• Consideration of DR001-25: new childcare center at 5433 Crowder Boulevard
• Consideration of DR002-25: renovation at 1240 South Broad Street

The committee unanimously approved design reviews for temporary structures at 5700 Morrison Road, a dental office at 126 Harrison Avenue, a renovation at 5434 Magazine Street, and a parking lot at 1122 Forstall Street.

• Approved November 20th, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved DR044-24 for temporary modular structures at 5700 Morrison Road (Unanimous)
• Approved DR051-24 for a new dental office at 126 Harrison Avenue with 5 provisos (Unanimous)
• Approved DR053-24 for renovation at 5434 Magazine Street (Unanimous)
• Approved ZD007/25 for an accessory surface parking lot at 1122 Forstall Street with 3 provisos (Unanimous)

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. The body will review requests for zoning changes and conditional uses for seven specific properties.

• Request to permit a bar at 1830-1840 North Claiborne Avenue and 2224 Pauger Street
• Zoning change from Heavy Industrial to Auto-Oriented Commercial at 1600 Kentucky Street
• Zoning change to Historic Urban Neighborhood Business District at 1238 Magnolia Street
• Zoning change to Suburban Two-Family Residential at 2109-2113 Saint Maurice Avenue
• Conditional use for a neighborhood commercial establishment at 4705-4707 Iberville Street

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will meet to conduct operational business. The agenda includes a Capital Improvement Plan update from the Executive Director.

• Approval of November 2024 Minutes
• Capital Improvement Plan Update

The Commission held an operational meeting to discuss agenda sequencing for the Master Plan and FLUM amendments. No substantive zoning or planning decisions were made. The meeting focused on administrative updates and personnel hiring.

• Deferred approval of October minutes
• Adjourned meeting at 1:24pm

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will hold public hearings to reconsider and modify proposed amendments to the Master Plan Future Land Use Map (FLUM). These reviews affect properties across Planning Districts 3, 4, 6, 8, and 9.

• Review of FLUM designations for properties including 5400 Tchoupitoulas St. and 1300-1323 Broadway St.
• Reconsideration of applications for 2418 Calhoun St. and Square 507 (Thalia St., South Gayoso St., Washington Ave.) due to lack of legal majority.
• Proposed modification of land use recommendations for properties bounded by St. Maurice Ave., Tricou St., Royal St., and Douglass St.
• Review of multiple properties along Lincoln Beach Blvd. and Lake Forest Blvd. in Planning District 9.
• Reconsideration of land use for properties along Allen Toussaint Blvd. in Planning District 6.