New Orleans Zoning Decisions: May 2026

In May 2026, New Orleans held 1 public meeting covering zoning matters. 11 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 4 approved (80% approval rate), 1 denied, 6 deferred.

Zoning Decisions This Month

Denial of parking/bathroom variance at 932 Arabella Street

Denied.

Variances to permit construction of a five-bedroom single-family dwelling with 4.5 bathrooms and one off-street parking space in the University Area Parking Overlay District. Developer Crescent City Developers, represented by Zach Smith. Strong neighbor opposition (Gary Silbert, Eugenie Lyman, Margaret Silverstein, Robert Woodkowski, Annette Patton). Denied finding nine criteria not met. Vote; dissenters were Tamara Eggins and Jose Alvarez voting no on the motion to deny.

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Deferral of mechanical equipment variance at 3316 Dauphine Street

Deferred.

After-the-fact request for variance to permit ground-based mechanical equipment 5 inches from interior side lot line (waiver of 1 foot 7 inches). Applicant Pedro Molina; opposition from neighbors Frederick Helms and Janet Benson citing safety. Deferred 30 days for staff to get clarity from mechanical division. Vote.

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Deferral of lot variance at 1455 North Roman Street

Deferred.

Variance for insufficient lot area and lot width to permit re-subdivision moving lot line. Applicant Ezra Spiro Cohen. Deferred 60 days due to a building encroachment crossing the proposed property line requiring departmental review. Vote.

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Deferral of setback/parking variance at 1614 Poland Avenue

Deferred.

After-the-fact request for variances to permit a second principal structure with three-foot rear yard setback (waiver of 12 feet) and front yard parking. Applicant Zach Smith requested 120-day deferral. Deferred 120 days on 6-0 vote.

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Deferral of parking variance at 2022 Phillips Street

Deferred.

Request for variance to permit a two-family dwelling with insufficient off-street parking. Represented by Deshawn Davenport. Deferred 60 days to allow plan modifications for two off-street parking spaces. Vote.

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Open space ratio variance at 1041 Dumaine Street

Approved.

Variance to permit a subdivision resulting in insufficient open space ratio, aligning lot line with existing restaurant and apartment/parking uses. Applicant represented by Mary Grace Burgess; supported by Miles Granderson. Approved finding nine criteria met, subject to one proviso. Vote.

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Parking/bathroom variance at 518 Walnut Street

Approved.

Variance to combine two of six condominium units into a single-family dwelling with seven bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms, requiring waiver of one parking space and one bathroom in the University Area Off-Street Parking Overlay District. Applicant represented by Kristen Galat; owner Charlotte Dawson intends to occupy with homestead exemption. Approved finding nine criteria met, subject to one proviso. Vote.

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Deferral of fence height variance at 1309 Harmony Street

Deferred.

After-the-fact variance for excessive fence height. Staff requested 30-day deferral pending Department of Safety and Permits compliance determination, which could render the variance moot. Deferred 30 days. Vote.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 11 recorded zoning decisions. See all New Orleans meetings →

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