Historic preservation in Louisiana local government
What Louisiana city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about historic preservation — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
134 Louisiana meetings since 2024 covered historic preservation. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Louisiana with the most historic preservation activity
- Kenner, LA (22)
- Baton Rouge, LA (18)
- New Orleans, LA (18)
- New Orleans City Planning Commission, LA (13)
- Gretna, LA (12)
- Baker, LA (8)
- Orleans Parish, LA (7)
- Historical Records Advisory Board, LA (6)
- Oakgrove, LA (5)
- West Monroe, LA (5)
- DeRidder, LA (3)
- Atchafalaya Trace Commission, LA (2)
Latest matching meetings
Commission to unveil postcard, pin for Heritage Area Day
The Atchafalaya Trace Commission will hold a routine board meeting covering approvals, new commissioner introductions, and project updates. Key items include unveiling a postcard and lapel pin for Atchafalaya National Heritage Area Day and discussing the 2027 campaign, including the Atchafalaya in Color Mural Program…
Design Advisory Committee reviews two new projects: a parklet and a restaurant addition
The New Orleans City Planning Commission’s Design Advisory Committee will hear two administrative design reviews for new projects. One is a parklet at 517 Frenchmen Street in the Faubourg Marigny historic district. The other is exterior improvements and an enclosed open-air addition for a restaurant at 4001 Magazine…
DDA to hear historic preservation presentation, routine business
The Downtown Development Authority is holding its regular September meeting. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes, public comments, and reports. A notable item is a presentation by the Louisiana Trust for Historic Preservation's executive director.
Historic Preservation Commission to hear fence replacement at 721 North Street
The Historic Preservation Commission is holding a public hearing on September 9, 2026, to consider a fence replacement at 721 North Street. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, staff updates, and a discussion on the Heritage Area District. One previously deferred demolition item (438 & 442 Main Street) has…
State Museum board committee meets to set charter and roles
The Architectural Preservation Committee of the Louisiana State Museum Board of Directors is meeting to discuss its charter, receive reports from the chairman and director, and clarify roles and responsibilities. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals listed beyond adopting the…
Kenner Historic District Design Commission meeting cancelled
The City of Kenner Historic District Design Commission meeting scheduled for September 1, 2026, has been cancelled. The agenda states there are no cases for this date. No decisions or discussions will take place.
CBD Landmarks Commission to review building renovation and mortar repair retention
The Central Business District Historic District Landmarks Commission will meet to consider a consent agenda item for a building renovation, a new business retention application for inappropriate mortar repairs, and to ratify prior committee and staff actions. Public comments are due by September 1, 2026.
HDLC to review landmark nomination, demolitions, and multiple renovation permits
The New Orleans Historic District Landmarks Commission will meet to consider a landmark nomination for 8133 Spruce Street, several demolition requests, and numerous renovation and new construction applications in historic districts. The agenda includes a consent agenda with nine property projects, new business items…
Council to vote on ordinance banning data centers citywide
The New Orleans City Council will consider a new ordinance creating an Interim Zoning District that prohibits the operation of data centers throughout the city. The agenda also includes several zoning changes for specific properties, such as a restaurant on Magazine Street and an office building on Canal Boulevard…
Council to vote on interim ban on new data centers citywide
The New Orleans City Council is meeting to consider several zoning ordinances, including a proposed interim zoning district that would prohibit new data centers citywide. The agenda also includes multiple appointments to city boards and commissions, as well as routine reports and appeals of Historic District Landmarks…
HDLC to consider landmark nominations and demolition permits
The New Orleans Historic District Landmarks Commission will meet to consider two landmark nominations, several demolition applications, and a consent agenda of renovation projects. The commission will also elect officers and ratify prior committee actions.
Historic Preservation Commission to hear accessory dwelling, landmark additions, and demolition neglect cases
The Baton Rouge Historic Preservation Commission will hold public hearings on several items, including a proposed accessory dwelling, exterior additions to a local historic landmark, and three demolition-by-neglect cases. The commission will also consider approval of the July 8, 2026 minutes and receive staff updates…
Board to discuss strategic plan implementation, welcome new designee
The Louisiana Historical Records Advisory Board will hold a routine meeting to approve previous minutes, welcome Secretary of State designee Trey Williams, and discuss implementation of its strategic plan. No votes on specific projects or funding are listed.
Council to consider historic district changes, condemnations, and multiple resolutions
The Oak Grove City Council is holding a public hearing and regular meeting to consider a range of items, including historic district applications, a condemnation recommendation, and several resolutions related to LCDBG funding, millages, and bank signatories. The council will also vote on routine matters such as…
Kenner Historic District Design Commission meeting cancelled for August 4, 2026
The Kenner Historic District Design Commission meeting scheduled for August 4, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber of Kenner City Hall has been cancelled. No cases were listed for this date.
Downtown Development Authority holds routine monthly meeting with public input
The Downtown Development Authority of Lake Charles will convene its regular meeting to approve prior minutes, hear public comments, address deferred and new business, and receive staff and committee reports. No substantive decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.
Commission to vote on zoning changes for monastery reuse and data center ban
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…
Public hearing on historic zoning code overhaul; council vacancy declared
The Lawrenceburg City Council will hold a public hearing and second reading for Ordinance 1457, which repeals and amends several prior ordinances to update historical zoning regulations. The council will also accept the resignation of Council Member Darryl Watson, creating a vacancy in Seat 4, and consider entering…
City to consider updates to historical zoning regulations
The Board of Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing to discuss Ordinance No. 1457. This ordinance aims to clarify guidelines and amend existing regulations within the city's Historical Zoning Area.
July 7 Historic District Design Commission meeting cancelled
The meeting scheduled for July 7, 2026, has been cancelled. There are no cases to be heard at this time.
Historic District Commission reviews property modifications and stop work orders
The Historic District Commission is meeting to review requests for Certificates of Appropriateness for various property improvements. The body will also address stop work orders for renovations at three Jefferson Street addresses.
Gretna Historic District Commission reviews 13 property requests
The Gretna Historic District Commission will consider 13 requests for Certificates of Appropriateness regarding additions, new construction, windows, and demolitions across various historic properties.
Demolition by neglect hearings for two historic properties
The Historic Preservation Commission holds public hearings on two demolition by neglect cases deferred from May: 645 North 8th Street and 764 Spanish Town Road. They will also consider a certificate of appropriateness for a project at 999 North 9th Street. A request to defer the item for 438 & 442 Main Street to…
Commission to consider subdivision plans and updates to development codes
The Commission will review several land resubdivision requests for the Louisiana Trace and Kenner subdivisions. They are also considering amendments to the Unified Development Code regarding fencing, telecommunications towers, and mural regulations in the Rivertown Historic District.
Board to vote on fence and lot-size variances at Harmony, Hurst, and Camp streets
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…
Council will adopt the 2026‑2027 fiscal year budget ordinance
The Oakgrove City Council will vote to adopt the Budget Ordinance for fiscal year 2026‑2027 and approve May financial statements and bills. The meeting also includes hiring decisions for the water/sewer department, applications for changes in the Historic District, and discussion of a utility policy for rental…
Historical zoning guidelines update heads to city council
The Planning Commission will review two major final plats (Jackson Heights re-division and Sophia's Place Section 2), two site plans (North Locust Office Building and Sheds365), and an update to historical zoning guidelines to be sent to the City Council.
Committee to review restoration and expansion of 38 Public Square
The Historic Zoning Commission will review a proposal to restore and rehabilitate a building at 38 Public Square. The project involves facade repairs and the addition of a two-story structure to house a restaurant and boutique hotel.
Kenner Historic District Design Commission meeting cancelled
The City of Kenner Historic District Design Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 2, 2026, has been cancelled. No cases are scheduled for this date.
Commission to discuss 20th anniversary events and select artist for postcard and pin.
The Atchafalaya Trace Commission will hold a regular board meeting to approve minutes from March 2026, receive staffing and legislative updates, and hear a report from the Friends of Atchafalaya. The main discussion items are the 20th anniversary of the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area, including ANHA Day and…
Louisiana Historical Records Advisory Board meets May 20 to adopt minutes and discuss strategic plan
The Louisiana Historical Records Advisory Board will hold an in-person meeting at the Old State Capitol in Baton Rouge to approve the minutes from its March 4, 2026 meeting and discuss its strategic plan and federal funding opportunities. The board will also welcome a representative from the Louisiana Sheriffs’…
Design Advisory Committee to review hotel and mixed-use project proposals
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.
Council to introduce two budget ordinances and sell surplus vehicle
The Town of Washington Council is holding its regular meeting to approve April financials, introduce amended and new budget ordinances for fiscal years ending 2026 and 2027, and consider a resolution to sell a 2013 Ford Explorer as surplus. The council will also appoint a District 3 Fire District board member and…
Council to adopt FY2026-27 budget and tax rate
The Lawrenceburg City Council will hold first readings on two ordinances: adopting the annual budget and tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year, and amending historical zoning regulations. The council will also vote on resolutions to transfer property from the utility system to the fire department and authorize…
Historic commission to rule on property alterations and demolition-by-neglect cases
The Historic Preservation Commission will hold public hearings on several agenda items related to historic property alterations and demolition-by-neglect. They will consider approval of certificates of appropriateness for 645 North 8th Street and 764 Spanish Town Road. Several demolition-by-neglect cases from previous…
Oakgrove Council to consider adding short-term rentals to R-1 residential zoning
The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on amending the zoning ordinance to allow bed and breakfasts and short-term rentals as special uses in R-1 districts. The body will also introduce the 2026-2027 fiscal year budget ordinance and review a budget revision for the current year.
Historic Zoning Commission to review signage and district guidelines
The Historic Zoning Commission will meet to consider a signage application for Jess Wright at 110 N Military Ave and to discuss proposed revisions to the Historic District Guidelines.
Meeting cancelled, no cases scheduled.
This Historic District Design Commission meeting was cancelled. No cases were listed for this date.
Historic District Commission to review building permits and renovations
The Gretna Historic District Commission will consider issuing Certificates of Appropriateness for various exterior modifications, including sheds, windows, and signs, at addresses across the city. The meeting will also address a preliminary conference for a residential renovation and review previously approved…
Historic District Commission reviews 9 Certificates of Appropriateness
The Historic District Commission is meeting to review requests for Certificates of Appropriateness for various property modifications. The body will consider applications for renovations, installations, and deviations from previously approved plans.