City of New Orleans Activates Freeze Plan

The City of New Orleans Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (NOHSEP) is urging residents to prepare for extremely cold weather, expected to begin overnight Sunday, Jan. 19, and continue through Wednesday, Jan. 22. Hard freeze conditions are possible, along with Cold Weather Advisories or Extreme Cold Warnings.

Frequently Asked Questions

The document linked below contains a collection of questions often asked of City Planning Commission staff. Questions cover a range of topics including the function of the City Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Adjustments, submission of applications, and links to some of the many online resources available to citizens.

FAQ Guide

Click here for the City Planning Commission's Frequently Asked Questions guide.

Sample Development Plans

Various types of plans are required for most applications that are reviewed by the City Planning Commission. Plans are reviewed for compliance with the requirements of the Comprehenisve Zoning Ordinance which include considerations involving design and land use. The sample plans below provide examples of the details needed for the CPC to conduct its evaluation. Each sample plan includes a brief description of the purpose of the drawings and a checklist of required details. A comprehensive list of development plan requirements is also linked below.

Development Plan Requirements Checklist

Residential Site Plan