News & Announcements

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.

April 9, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

Transient Lodging Study Website and Survey

The Transient Lodging Study now has its own website where you can take a survey to help us gather feedback pertaining to transient lodging uses which include Commercial Short Term Rentals, Hotels/Motels, Timeshares and Bed and Breakfasts.

April 7, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

4/7 BZA Hearing to Immediately Following Criminal Justice Committee Meeting

The April 7 Board of Zoning Adjustments will immediately follow the Criminal Justice Committee meeting.

April 4, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

BZA Hearing Start Time Changed to 11:00

Due to the Criminal Justice Committee meeting scheduled in Council Chambers at 10:00 am, the BZA hearing for Monday, April 7, will be delayed, starting around 11:00 am.

April 3, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

4/8 CPC regular meeting to start at 3 pm

The April 8 regular meeting of the City Planning Commission will start at 3 pm, rather than 1:30 pm.  The meeting wil be held in the City Council chamber on the first floor of City Hall, 1300 Perdido Street.   The Commission's Operational meeting will start at 2 pm in the CPC office on the 7th floor of City Hall. 

March 14, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

Transient Lodging Preliminary Study Presentation deferred to the April 8, 2025, CPC Meeting

Transient Lodging Preliminary Study Presentation deferred to the April 8, 2025, CPC Meeting