News & Announcements

October 29, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

Transient Lodging Study

The preliminary Transient Lodging Study will be presented in full at the December 9, 2025, City Planning Commission hearing.

October 29, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

Mandatory Inclusionary Zoning Feasibility Market Analysis

The Mandatory Inclusionary Zoning (MIZ) Market Feasibility Analysis is published and will be presented at the November 11, 2025, City Planning Commission hearing.

October 23, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

Beware of Fraudulent Application Invoices

Applicants to the the City Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Adjustments should be aware of fradulent invoices. 

October 10, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

Non-Commercial Short-Term Rental (NSTR) Special Exception Process is Discontinued

This is to notify the public that the City Planning Commission will no longer process pending applications for Non-Commercial Short-Term Rental Special Exceptions, effective immediately.

October 6, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

Recap of CZO amendment feedback session

On October 3, the CPC staff held a feedback session to receive questions about and feedback on amendments to Articles 1 through 4, 19, and 26 of the Comprehensive Zoining Ordinance. 

September 26, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

October 3: CPC listening session for CZO Articles 1-4 updates

The City Planning Commission staff will be holding a listening session to receive public input on the changes to Articles 1 through 4 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance that are proposed by City Council Motion No. M-25-380.

September 2, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

Sept. 9 CPC meeting - time/location change

The September 9 CPC public hearing will start at 3:00 pm in the 8th floor conference room in City Hall, 1300 Perdido Street. 

August 1, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

Sign Up for Ask the Expert: In person one-on-one session with CPC's Stephen Kroll

The Preservation Resource Center (PRC) is hosting an "Ask the Expert" session with City Planning Commission's Stephen Kroll on Friday, August 22, between 10:00 am and 12:00 pm. This is an in-person 20 minute one-on-one meeting. It is the perfect opportunity to find out how to work with CPC and to talk through any proposed applications. 

The event is on-site at the PRC and is free and open to anyone.

Sign-up on the PRC's website: Ask the expert: In person one-on-one session with New Orleans City Planning Commission Administrator, Stephen Kroll | Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans

June 2, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

Board of Zoning Adjustments Policy Update: Decision Appeal Supplemental Materials

For decision appeal applicants wishing to provide supplemental materials pertinent to their argument (beyond the minimum application requirements), all such materials must be provided at the time of application submittal. The submittal of additional information after the application filing deadline will result in automatic deferral of the appeal. This is meant to ensure that the Department of Safety and Permits has access to the full appeal application and supporting documents for review and to produce the summary report in advance of the Board of Zoning Adjustments hearing...

May 29, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

City Planning Commission Office Closed Friday, May 30, 2025

The City Planning Commission office will be closed on Friday, May 30, 2025, for a staff retreat.

Desk duty will also be cancelled, and no planner-on-duty will be available for consult in-person or by email/phone.

The office, including desk duty, will resume regular operations on Monday, June 2, 2025.