{
 "city": "New Orleans City Planning Commission",
 "state": "LA",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/nola-city-planning/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-08-05",
 "upcoming": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-05",
   "body": "Planning Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "August 5, 2026 Planning Advisory Committee meeting cancelled due to no items",
   "summary": "The New Orleans City Planning Commission’s Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) has no items to consider at its August 5, 2026 meeting, so the meeting is officially cancelled. The PAC advises the Executive Director on technical issues but does not approve projects, zoning changes, or property transactions.",
   "agenda_url": "https://nola.gov/getattachment/NEXT/City-Planning/Meetings/Current-Year/2026/August/Planning-Advisory-Committee/8-5-2026-2-00-00-PM/PAC-Agenda-8-5-26.pdf/",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://nola.gov/next/city-planning/meetings/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "body": "City Planning Commission",
   "headline": "City Planning Commission to review seven zoning and conditional use requests",
   "summary": "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, conditional uses for businesses, and campus expansions.",
   "agenda_url": "https://nola.gov/getattachment/NEXT/City-Planning/Meetings/Current-Year/2026/August/City-Planning-Commission/8-11-2026-1-30-00-PM/CPC-public-hearing-notice-8-11-26.pdf/",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://nola.gov/next/city-planning/meetings/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-17",
   "body": "Board of Zoning Adjustments",
   "headline": "BZA to review 75-unit housing variance remanded by court",
   "summary": "The Board of Zoning Adjustments will consider several zoning variances for residential and commercial properties. The meeting includes a court-remanded decision regarding a multi-family development and appeals of decisions made by the Director of Safety and Permits.",
   "agenda_url": "https://nola.gov/getattachment/NEXT/City-Planning/Meetings/Current-Year/2026/August/Board-of-Zoning-Adjustments/8-17-2026-10-00-00-AM/Draft-Agenda.pdf/",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://nola.gov/next/city-planning/meetings/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-19",
   "body": "Design Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Design Advisory Committee reviews four new construction and expansion projects",
   "summary": "The New Orleans City Planning Commission’s Design Advisory Committee will hear four administrative design-review cases on July 15, 2026. Each case involves new construction or expansion subject to specific zoning overlays, with staff and applicant presentations followed by public comment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://nola.gov/getattachment/NEXT/City-Planning/Meetings/Current-Year/2026/August/Design-Advisory-Committee/8-19-2026-10-00-00-AM/Agenda-8-19-26.pdf/",
   "minutes_url": "https://nola.gov/getattachment/NEXT/City-Planning/Meetings/Current-Year/2026/August/Design-Advisory-Committee/8-19-2026-10-00-00-AM/July-15-2026-Meeting-Minutes_Draft-7-17-2026.pdf/",
   "source": "https://nola.gov/next/city-planning/meetings/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-25",
   "body": "City Planning Commission",
   "headline": "City Planning Commission to consider defining and regulating data centers in zoning code",
   "summary": "The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed text amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to define \"data centers\" and related uses, and to determine where they should be permitted or conditional. The amendment also considers use and design standards such as density, soundproofing, and safety measures to protect nearby residents and businesses. Public comments may be submitted in person or in writing by August 17.",
   "agenda_url": "https://nola.gov/getattachment/NEXT/City-Planning/Meetings/Current-Year/2026/August/City-Planning-Commission/8-25-2026-1-30-00-PM/CPC-public-hearing-notice-8-25-26.pdf/",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://nola.gov/next/city-planning/meetings/"
  }
 ],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-29",
   "body": "Board of Zoning Adjustments",
   "headline": "Rules committee reviews zoning-adjustment procedures for possible updates",
   "summary": "The Board of Zoning Adjustments Rules Committee will meet to review and discuss amendments to its internal rules, policies, and procedures, beginning with Section II.C.6. No substantive zoning decisions are scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://nola.gov/getattachment/NEXT/City-Planning/Meetings/Current-Year/2026/July/Board-of-Zoning-Adjustments/7-29-2026-10-00-00-AM/3-BZA-Rules-Staff-Working-Draft-(7-29-26).docx/",
   "minutes_url": "https://nola.gov/getattachment/NEXT/City-Planning/Meetings/Current-Year/2026/July/Board-of-Zoning-Adjustments/7-29-2026-10-00-00-AM/2-Rules-Committee-Meeting-4-14-26-Minutes-For-Adoption.pdf/",
   "source": "https://nola.gov/next/city-planning/meetings/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "body": "City Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to vote on zoning changes for monastery reuse and data center ban",
   "summary": "The New Orleans City Planning Commission will meet to adopt minutes from its July 14 meeting and consider two deferred zoning items: a planned development to convert a monastery at 720 Henry Clay Avenue into multi-family housing, and a text amendment to create an interim zoning district banning data centers. The Commission will also ratify subdivision applications that staff have already approved administratively.",
   "agenda_url": "https://nola.gov/getattachment/NEXT/City-Planning/Meetings/Current-Year/2026/July/City-Planning-Commission/7-28-2026-1-30-00-PM/CPC-agenda-for-7-28-26.pdf/",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://nola.gov/next/city-planning/meetings/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "Board of Zoning Adjustments",
   "headline": "Board of Zoning Adjustments to hear 18 public zoning variance appeals Monday",
   "summary": "The New Orleans Board of Zoning Adjustments will hold a public hearing to decide on 18 zoning variances and appeals, including unfinished business from prior meetings and new applications. The board reviews requests for exceptions to the city’s zoning ordinance, such as modifications to residential and commercial properties.",
   "agenda_url": "https://nola.gov/getattachment/NEXT/City-Planning/Meetings/Current-Year/2026/July/Board-of-Zoning-Adjustments/7-20-2026-10-00-00-AM/Final-Agenda.pdf/",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://nola.gov/next/city-planning/meetings/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Design Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Design review for STEM NOLA multi-purpose building at 6800 Plaza Drive",
   "summary": "The Design Advisory Committee is reviewing permit set drawings for the STEM NOLA Specialized STEM Multi-Purpose Building. The documents include architectural elevations, building sections, and landscape plans.",
   "agenda_url": "https://nola.gov/getattachment/NEXT/City-Planning/Meetings/Current-Year/2026/July/Design-Advisory-Committee/7-15-2026-10-00-00-AM/Item-5-DR020-26-6304-S-Claiborne-Ave-Application.pdf/",
   "minutes_url": "https://nola.gov/getattachment/NEXT/City-Planning/Meetings/Current-Year/2026/July/Design-Advisory-Committee/7-15-2026-10-00-00-AM/Draft-6-17-26-DAC-Minutes_.pdf/",
   "source": "https://nola.gov/next/city-planning/meetings/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "City Planning Commission",
   "headline": "City Planning Commission to review zoning requests for hotels, car washes, and reuse projects",
   "summary": "The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider several proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. The body will review requests for conditional uses and text amendments for specific properties and city-wide rules.",
   "agenda_url": "https://nola.gov/getattachment/NEXT/City-Planning/Meetings/Current-Year/2026/July/City-Planning-Commission/7-14-2026-1-30-00-PM/CPC-public-hearing-notice-7-14-26.pdf/",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://nola.gov/next/city-planning/meetings/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "City Planning Commission",
   "headline": "New Orleans Planning Commission holds routine July meeting with urban agriculture focus",
   "summary": "The New Orleans City Planning Commission will hold a routine operational meeting to approve prior minutes, hear a 15-minute presentation on the Urban Agriculture Program, and receive updates from the Executive Director and Chair. No formal decisions are listed; the agenda is procedural with tentative topics for future meetings.",
   "agenda_url": "https://nola.gov/getattachment/NEXT/City-Planning/Meetings/Current-Year/2026/July/City-Planning-Commission/7-14-2026-12-30-00-PM/Ops-Meeting-Agenda-7-14-26.pdf/",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://nola.gov/next/city-planning/meetings/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Planning Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "July 8, 2026 Planning Advisory Committee meeting cancelled due to no items",
   "summary": "The New Orleans City Planning Commission’s Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) has no items to consider at its July 8, 2026 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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://nola.gov/getattachment/NEXT/City-Planning/Meetings/Current-Year/2026/July/Planning-Advisory-Committee/7-8-2026-2-00-00-PM/PAC-Agenda-7-18-26.pdf/",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://nola.gov/next/city-planning/meetings/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "City Planning Commission",
   "headline": "City Planning Commission to review three conditional use zoning requests",
   "summary": "The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. The body will review three specific requests for conditional use permits at various properties.",
   "agenda_url": "https://nola.gov/getattachment/NEXT/City-Planning/Meetings/Current-Year/2026/June/City-Planning-Commission/6-23-2026-9-48-08-AM/CPC-public-hearing-notice-6-23-26.pdf/",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://nola.gov/next/city-planning/meetings/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "Design Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Design review for proposed Omni New Orleans Hotel",
   "summary": "The Design Advisory Committee is reviewing redesign strategies for the Omni New Orleans Hotel. The project consists of an 884,150 sq ft high-rise hotel and 135,219 sq ft of structured parking.",
   "agenda_url": "https://nola.gov/getattachment/NEXT/City-Planning/Meetings/Current-Year/2026/June/Design-Advisory-Committee/6-17-2026-10-00-00-AM/Item-3-DR014-26-1820-Pine-Street.pdf/",
   "minutes_url": "https://nola.gov/getattachment/NEXT/City-Planning/Meetings/Current-Year/2026/June/Design-Advisory-Committee/6-17-2026-10-00-00-AM/Draft-Minutes-5-20-26.pdf/",
   "source": "https://nola.gov/next/city-planning/meetings/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "Board of Zoning Adjustments",
   "headline": "Board to vote on fence and lot-size variances at Harmony, Hurst, and Camp streets",
   "summary": "The New Orleans Board of Zoning Adjustments will hold a public hearing on seven zoning-variance requests and two appeals of Safety & Permits decisions. Items include after-the-fact fence-height and mechanical-equipment waivers, new lot-creation waivers for insufficient area and setbacks, and appeals of bar and hotel zoning rulings.",
   "agenda_url": "https://nola.gov/getattachment/NEXT/City-Planning/Meetings/Current-Year/2026/June/Board-of-Zoning-Adjustments/6-15-2026-10-00-00-AM/Draft-Agenda.pdf/",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://nola.gov/next/city-planning/meetings/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "body": "Planning Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "New Orleans Planning Advisory Committee meeting cancelled for June 10, 2026",
   "summary": "The New Orleans City Planning Commission’s Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) has no items to consider at its June 10, 2026 meeting, so the meeting is cancelled. The PAC advises the Executive Director on technical issues but does not approve projects or zoning changes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://nola.gov/getattachment/NEXT/City-Planning/Meetings/Current-Year/2026/June/Planning-Advisory-Committee/6-10-2026-2-00-00-PM/PAC-Agenda-6-10-26.pdf/",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://nola.gov/next/city-planning/meetings/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "City Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to vote on zoning changes and conditional uses for hotels, B&Bs, and restaurants",
   "summary": "The New Orleans City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on multiple zoning amendments and conditional uses, including hotels, bed-and-breakfasts, commercial rentals, and restaurants. The meeting will also ratify subdivision applications pending staff review.",
   "agenda_url": "https://nola.gov/getattachment/NEXT/City-Planning/Meetings/Current-Year/2026/June/City-Planning-Commission/6-9-2026-1-30-00-PM/CPC-agenda-for-6-9-26.pdf/",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://nola.gov/next/city-planning/meetings/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "City Planning Commission",
   "headline": "City Planning Commission holds routine operational meeting June 9",
   "summary": "The New Orleans City Planning Commission will hold a procedural operational meeting to receive reports from its executive director and chair, and to review committee reports. No substantive decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://nola.gov/getattachment/NEXT/City-Planning/Meetings/Current-Year/2026/June/City-Planning-Commission/6-9-2026-12-30-00-PM/6-9-26-Ops-Meeting-Agenda.pdf/",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://nola.gov/next/city-planning/meetings/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "City Planning Commission Operational Meeting",
   "headline": "City Planning Commission to review five zoning and land-use requests",
   "summary": "The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider five proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. These requests include conditional uses for short-term rentals, office space, and a reception facility, as well as a text amendment for signage regulations.",
   "agenda_url": "https://nola.gov/getattachment/NEXT/City-Planning/Meetings/Current-Year/2026/May/City-Planning-Commission-Operational-Meeting/5-26-2026-1-30-00-PM/CPC-public-hearing-notice-5-26-26.pdf/",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://nola.gov/next/city-planning/meetings/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "City Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Commission considers affordable housing and billboard zoning amendments",
   "summary": "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, conditional uses for short-term rentals and offices, and several subdivision applications.",
   "agenda_url": "https://nola.gov/getattachment/NEXT/City-Planning/Meetings/Current-Year/2026/May/City-Planning-Commission/5-26-2026-1-30-00-PM/CPC-public-hearing-notice-5-26-26.pdf/",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://nola.gov/next/city-planning/meetings/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "City Planning Commission Personnel, Administration",
   "headline": "Personnel and budget planning for City Planning Commission leadership",
   "summary": "The City Planning Commission’s Personnel, Administration and Continuing Education Committee will discuss 2027 budget kick-off, training plans, and evaluations of the Executive Director and Deputy Director. An executive session is scheduled to evaluate the leadership’s character, professional competence, or health.",
   "agenda_url": "https://nola.gov/getattachment/NEXT/City-Planning/Meetings/Current-Year/2026/May/City-Planning-Commission-Personnel,-Administration/5-26-2026-12-30-00-PM/CPC-Personnel-Committee-Meeting-Agenda-5-26-26-FINAL.pdf/",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://nola.gov/next/city-planning/meetings/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "Design Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Design Advisory Committee to review hotel and mixed-use project proposals",
   "summary": "The Design Advisory Committee will conduct administrative design reviews for three development projects. The committee provides recommendations on these cases to help the Executive Director of the City Planning Commission render final decisions.",
   "agenda_url": "https://nola.gov/getattachment/NEXT/City-Planning/Meetings/Current-Year/2026/May/Design-Advisory-Committee/5-20-2026-10-00-00-AM/DR012-26-(1132-St-Charles-Boutique-Hotel)-Application.pdf/",
   "minutes_url": "https://nola.gov/getattachment/NEXT/City-Planning/Meetings/Current-Year/2026/May/Design-Advisory-Committee/5-20-2026-10-00-00-AM/Minutes-4-15-26-hm-edits.pdf/",
   "source": "https://nola.gov/next/city-planning/meetings/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "Board of Zoning Adjustments",
   "headline": "Board of Zoning Adjustments to hear appeals and variance requests",
   "summary": "The Board of Zoning Adjustments will hold a public hearing to consider various zoning variance requests and appeals of decisions made by the Director of the Department of Safety and Permits.",
   "agenda_url": "https://nola.gov/getattachment/NEXT/City-Planning/Meetings/Current-Year/2026/May/Board-of-Zoning-Adjustments/5-18-2026-10-00-00-AM/Public-Hearing-Notice-Revised.pdf/",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://nola.gov/next/city-planning/meetings/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "City Planning Commission Operational Meeting",
   "headline": "City Planning Commission to conduct Executive Director evaluation",
   "summary": "The City Planning Commission is holding an operational meeting to receive reports from the Executive and Deputy Directors. The body will enter an executive session to evaluate the professional competence and character of the executive and deputy directors.",
   "agenda_url": "https://nola.gov/getattachment/NEXT/City-Planning/Meetings/Current-Year/2026/May/City-Planning-Commission-Operational-Meeting/5-12-2026-12-30-00-PM/CPC-Ops-Meeting-Agenda-5-12-26.pdf/",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://nola.gov/next/city-planning/meetings/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "City Planning Commission",
   "headline": "City Planning Commission to review zoning changes and city property sales",
   "summary": "The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider several zoning amendments and conditional use requests. The body will also review a request for the sale of city property for a future hotel development.",
   "agenda_url": "https://nola.gov/getattachment/NEXT/City-Planning/Meetings/Current-Year/2026/May/City-Planning-Commission/5-12-2026-1-30-00-PM/PD-001-26-Public-Hearing-Notice.pdf/",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://nola.gov/next/city-planning/meetings/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-06",
   "body": "Planning Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "May 6, 2026 Planning Advisory Committee meeting cancelled",
   "summary": "The Planning Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for May 6, 2026, is cancelled. There are no items to consider.",
   "agenda_url": "https://nola.gov/getattachment/NEXT/City-Planning/Meetings/Current-Year/2026/May/Planning-Advisory-Committee/5-6-2026-2-00-00-PM/PAC-Agenda-5-6-26.pdf/",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://nola.gov/next/city-planning/meetings/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "City Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Annual evaluations of CPC executive and deputy directors",
   "summary": "The City Planning Commission’s Rules, Policies and Procedures Committee will review the annual evaluations of Executive Director Bob Rivers and Deputy Director Larry Massey. The meeting may also address any other business if time remains.",
   "agenda_url": "https://nola.gov/getattachment/NEXT/City-Planning/Meetings/Current-Year/2026/2026/City-Plannig-Commission/4-28-2026-11-00-00-AM/CPC-Special-Ops-Meeting-Agenda-4-28-26.docx/",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://nola.gov/next/city-planning/meetings/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "City Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Commission considers short-term rentals, data center rules, and zoning changes",
   "summary": "The New Orleans City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, including rules for data centers and short-term rentals, as well as multiple zoning changes for properties across the city. The meeting will also address property disposition and subdivision ratifications.",
   "agenda_url": "https://nola.gov/getattachment/NEXT/City-Planning/Meetings/Current-Year/2026/2026/City-Plannig-Commission/4-28-2026-1-30-00-PM/CPC-public-hearing-notice-4-28-26.pdf/",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://nola.gov/next/city-planning/meetings/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-20",
   "body": "Board of Zoning Adjustments",
   "headline": "Board of Zoning Adjustments to hear variance requests and permit appeals",
   "summary": "The Board of Zoning Adjustments will review requests for zoning variances regarding signage, parking, and residential construction. The body will also hear appeals of decisions made by the Director of the Department of Safety and Permits.",
   "agenda_url": "https://nola.gov/getattachment/NEXT/City-Planning/Meetings/Current-Year/2026/2026/Board-of-Zoning-Adjustments/4-20-2026-10-00-00-AM/Draft-Agenda.pdf/",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://nola.gov/next/city-planning/meetings/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-14",
   "body": "Board of Zoning Adjustments",
   "headline": "Board of Zoning Adjustments Rules Committee to review internal procedures",
   "summary": "The Board of Zoning Adjustments Rules Committee will meet to discuss the board's rules, policies, and procedures. The committee intends to determine if any amendments to these guidelines are needed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://nola.gov/getattachment/NEXT/City-Planning/Meetings/Current-Year/2026/2026/Board-of-Zoning-Adjustments/4-14-2026-11-15-00-AM/BZA-Rules-Committee-Meeting-Agenda.pdf/",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://nola.gov/next/city-planning/meetings/"
  }
 ]
}