News & Announcements

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June 22, 2017 | From City of New Orleans

Planning and Zoning Lookup Tool is now the Property Viewer

The Planning and Zoning Lookup Tool is now called the Property Viewer.  Zoning, Future Land Use, Draft Zoning, and Ownership information can be obtained on the new Property Viewer.  

June 22, 2017 | From City of New Orleans

New Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance

The New Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance is now effective.  

June 22, 2017 | From City of New Orleans

Capital Improvement Plan 2017-2021

The City Planning Commission is required under Section 5-402 of the Home Rule Charter to prepare a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for the City of New Orleans and to assist in the preparation of the City’s annual capital budget.  The City Planning Commission will begin holding public hearings with each City agency requesting capital funds from June 24, 2016 to July 22, 2016.  

June 22, 2017 | From City of New Orleans

Affordable Housing Impact Statements Study

In accordance with City Council Motion M-16-167, the City Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on July 12, 2016 on how affordable housing impacts can be assessed as part of land-use and building applications in the City of New Orleans. The CPC will study and consider the use of affordable housing impact statements and recommend potential changes to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and other applicable codes, if necessary.

June 22, 2017 | From City of New Orleans

Master Plan Amendments Update

The Master Plan amendment application period closed September 9, 2016, and applications are now posted on the CPC website.

June 22, 2017 | From City of New Orleans

City Planning Commission recommends approval of new Local Historic Districts

The City Planning Commission has recommended approval of the creation of new local historic districts: Uptown, Carrollton, Mid City, and Parkview.

June 22, 2017 | From City of New Orleans

Public Meeting Dates for the Master Plan

THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION HEREBY ANNOUNCES THAT IT WILL HOLD PUBLIC MEETINGS TO SOLICIT THE OPINIONS OF CITIZENS RELATIVE TO CERTAIN PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY’S “PLAN FOR THE 21^ST CENTURY,” ALSO KNOWN AS THE MASTER PLAN.

June 22, 2017 | From City of New Orleans

Smart Housing Mix Ordinance Study

In accordance with Motion M-16-490, the City Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing and study to investigate the creation and implementation of a Smart Housing Mix Ordinance.

June 22, 2017 | From City of New Orleans

Riverfront Overlay Study *Updated*

At its May 9, 2017, public hearing, the City Planning Commission deferred the Riverfront Overlay Study to its June 27, 2017, public hearing.

 

 

June 16, 2017 | From City of New Orleans

Board of Zoning Adjustments to consider amendments to its Rules, Policies, & Procedures

The Board of Zoning Adjustments will conduct a public hearing at its July 10, 2017 regular meeting to receive public comment on and consider amendments to the text of its Rules, Policies, & Procedures.