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December 1, 2020 | From City of New Orleans
The City Planning Commission does hereby certify that it is unable to hold a commission meeting under regular quorum requirements due to COVID-19. The next Commission meeting will be held via video/teleconference conference on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 1:30pm. All efforts will be made to provide for observation and input by members of the public.
Please select "Read More" for more information including the video conference link, order of business, comment card form, and CPC staff reports.
November 2, 2020 | From City of New Orleans
The City Planning Commission does hereby certify that it is unable to hold a commission meeting under regular quorum requirements due to COVID-19. The next Commission meeting will be held via video/teleconference conference on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at 1:30pm. All efforts will be made to provide for observation and input by members of the public.
The Board of Zoning Adjustments hereby certifies that it will convene a meeting on November 9, 2020 at 10:00am electronically via Zoom in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 42:17.1(A)(2)(a)-(c).
All efforts will be made to provide for observation and input by members of the public.
Please select "Read More" for more information including the video conference link, order of business, comment card form, and BZA staff reports.
October 21, 2020 | From City of New Orleans
The City Planning Commission does hereby certify that it is unable to hold a commission meeting under regular quorum requirements due to COVID-19. The next Commission meeting will be held via video/teleconference conference on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at 1:30pm. All efforts will be made to provide for observation and input by members of the public.
October 8, 2020 | From City of New Orleans
The Board of Zoning Adjustments does hereby certify that it is unable to hold a board meeting under regular quorum requirements due to COVID-19. The next Board meeting will be held via teleconference conference on Monday, October 12, 2020 at 10:00am. All efforts will be made to provide for observation and input by members of the public.
October 7, 2020 | From City of New Orleans
The City Planning Commission does hereby certify that it is unable to hold a commission meeting under regular quorum requirements due to COVID-19. The next Commission meeting will be held via video/teleconference conference on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 1:30pm. All efforts will be made to provide for observation and input by members of the public.
September 17, 2020 | From City of New Orleans
The City Planning Commission does hereby certify that it is unable to hold a commission meeting under regular quorum requirements due to COVID-19. The next Commission meeting will be held via video/teleconference conference on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at 1:30pm. All efforts will be made to provide for observation and input by members of the public.
September 9, 2020 | From City of New Orleans
***Due to Tropical Storm Sally, which is expected to bring impacts to the New Orleans area beginning Monday afternoon, City Hall will close early on Monday, September 14.
Due to this closure, the Board of Zoning Adjustments meeting will not be held on September 14th.***
September 4, 2020 | From City of New Orleans
The City Planning Commission does hereby certify that it is unable to hold a commission meeting under regular quorum requirements due to COVID-19. The next Commission meeting will be held via video/teleconference conference on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at 1:30pm. All efforts will be made to provide for observation and input by members of the public.
August 20, 2020 | From City of New Orleans
Out of an abundance of caution and to ensure the protection of life and property, the City Planning Commission has cancelled its August 25 public hearing due to severe weather expected across the New Orleans area due to Tropical Storm Marco. All agenda items will be automatically deferred to the Commission's September 8 meeting.
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