The house rules of the New Orleans City Park are divided into two sections. The first part relates to the hours of operation and exception to the aforementioned rules. According to the first part, the city park shall be opened to the public 30 minutes prior to daylight until 11 PM. This shall be the same schedule daily. Once closing time is announced, everyone is requested to vacate the area. Read More..

Originally adopted on November 5, 1963 under the provisions of the revised statutes of Louisiana, the City Planning commission addresses administrative rules, policies, and procedures for the transaction of business. Some administrative policies must be adopted for the organized handling and uniformity of Planning and Zoning proposals. These policies and procedures in turn must be used and announced and made readily available to Governmental bodies and the public. Read More..

This ordinance aims to amend the Code of the City of New Orleans, Chapter 138 Article II. This ordinance targets to update the city's waste collection and disposal process as well as increasing penalties for violation. Read More..

In order to promote health, safety, convenience, and uplift the general welfare of the citizens of the city of New Orleans and the parish, the City Planning Commission has adopted the May 1999 revisions to the Subdivision regulations. This is line with the provisions of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 and the City Charter of January 1996. The revisions are also aimed at providing coordinated, efficient, and economical development of both areas. Read More..

The New Orleans Historic District Landmarks Ordinance was created to empower the commission to regulate, preserve, and protect districts and landmarks distinct to the history of New Orleans. This was made to repeal previous ordinance number 5643 M.C.S. and provides the commission their respective powers, duties, authority, and standards. Read More..

The Wetlands Regulations which was adopted by the Conservation Commission of the Town of Orleans on August 8, 1995 and amended on April, 19, 2009 aims to protect and preserve the specific areas in NOLA. These rules shall complement the Orleans Wetlands Protection Bylaw and shall be referred to as the OWR. Read More..

The New Orleans Home Rule Charter includes major and minor changes in the proposed amendment. The actual text contains of the document presents a thorough understanding of all the proposed changes and consequences. There were two main objectives carried in the whole document: the extension of home rule authority to its maximum permissible limits and the use of gender-neutral language. The amendment tackles these areas: ethics, fiscal responsibility, governmental reorganization, mayor and council powers, zoning, historic preservation, citizens rights, governmental cooperation, and responsible government. Read More..

An ordinance was released to amend the Cod of the City of New Orleans section 18-2 which refers specifically to cruelty against animals. The significant change was the addition of section 18-2.1 which establishes the minimum standards of caring and provides specific definition for respect to animals. Read More..

The New Orleans Zoning Code impacts affordable housing. Section 4.1.3 provides permission for the establishment of home occupations, servant's quarters, small group homes, conversions of second floor space, trailer parks and restoration of non-conforming uses. Home occupations however are limited to those similar to art studios; dressmaking establishments; professional offices; and teaching facilities. Read More..