Zoning Interpretations of the Director

Interpretations of the CZO

(4,264 MCS, as amended by 26,413 MCS)

Z-15-02 - Interpretation of Building Design Standards found in Article 15, Section 15.3(B)(1)(a),

Z-16-01 - Resubdivision Allowing Expansion of Non-Conforming Spatial Conditions.

Z-16-02 - Classic Sign Designation pursuant to Section 24.15 Classic Signs.  (Replaced by Z-22-01)

Z-17-01 - Application of Section 22.8.B Relative to Applicability of Underlying District Standards.

Z-17-02 - Parkway (Street) Tree Requirements for Development and Redevelopment of Property.

Z-17-03 - Exemptions and Limitations on Parking Spaces in Districts where Accessory Parking is not required.

Z-17-04 - Definition for the terms "Bedroom" or "Guest Room."

Z-17-05 - Definition for the term "Party of Guests."

Z-17-06 - Classification of Residential Care Facilities for purposes of applying Bulk and Yard Regulations of the underlying zoning district.

Z-18-01 - Definition for the term "minor" relative to Section 4.7 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance.

Z-18-02 - Definition of Customary Lodging Services included in the definition of “Hotel/Motel” in Chapter 26 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance

Z-18-03 - State Licensure Requirements for Independent Living Facilities Required By the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance

Z-18-04 - Definition of "Principal Bed and Breakfasts" in Multi-Family Dwellings

Z-19-01 - Definition of "Private Walkway"

Z-19-02 - Interpretation of Legal Non-Conforming Status of Properties with More Than Two Commercial Properties 

Z-19-03 - Interpretation of Applying Floor-Area-Based Exemptions to Non-Floor Area Parking Requirements

Z-19-04 - Interpretation of Transient Dwelling Uses

Z-19-05 - Interpretation of Legal Non-Conforming Status of Properties with Accessory or Commercial Short Term Rental Licenses in Place before December 1, 2019

Z-20-01 - Interpretation of Historic Urban Non-Residential Districts determination of front yard setback where adjacent average is greater than 5 feet

Z-20-02 - Kitchen Facilities Requirements in Dwelling Units

Z-20-03 - Clarification on Prohibition of Certain Accessory Structures in Certain Portions of the Buildable Area 

Z-21-01 - Applying CZO Requirements for "Debulking" a Tax Parcel into Two of More Lots

Z-21-02 – Clarification on Regulations for Freestanding Ice Storage Machines

Z 21-03 – Application of Prescription Regulations on Non-Conforming Uses

Z-21-04 – COVID-19 Related Impacts on Non-Conforming Uses (RESCINDED by Z-22-04)

Z-21-05 - Outdoor Live Entertainment Regulations in the CZO

Z-22-01 - Classic Sign Designation Pursuant to Section 24.15 Classic Signs, Revised.

Z-22-02 - Joint Listing of STRs on STR Platforms

Z-22-03 - Commercial STR Permitting in Light of BZA 008-22

Z-22-04 - Non-Conforming Uses Under La. R.S. 33:4882, as amended (Act 699)

Z-22-05 - Revision of Commercial STR Permitting pursuant to Z-22-03 as a result of BZA 047-22

 

Interpretations of the Former CZO

(4,264 MCS, as amended)

Z-13-01 - Interpretation of Section 18.61 of the CZO, as it related to building heights within 30' of a right of way and the minimum height requirements for all structures.

Z-13-02 - Interpretation of Section 14.6.2 with respect to Variances Setback Standards of Section 11.62.

Z-13-03 - Interpretation of Section 7.3.3 of the CZO with Respect to a Cement Batching Plant as a Permitted Use within the LI - Light Industrial Zoning District.

Z-13-04 - Digital Conversion of Existing Legally Non-Conforming General Advertising Signs.

Z-13-05 - Interpretation of the relationship between Section 7.3.3 and Section 11.15 of the CZO with respect to Supplementary Use Standards for Batching Plants for Asphalt or Concrete.

Z-14-01 - Interpretation of the permissibility of development over property lines and public rights-of-way.

Z-14-02 - Determination of Zoning Designations Square 124, Fourth Municipal District, bounded by Magazine, Harmony, Constance, and 9th Streets.

Z-14-03 - Authority of the Board of Zoning Adjustments to Vary the Standards of Section 1.4 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance with respect to properties bearing the LRS-1, Lakeview Single-Family Residential Zoning Designation.

Z-15-01 - Interpretation of the Authority of the Board of Zoning Adjustments with Respect to Off-Street Loading Spaces within the Central Business District.