Board of Zoning Adjustments, September 21, 2026
Approved: Variance at 10 Audubon Boulevard (interior side yard setback and University Area height), 4-0
What happened
On September 21, 2026, New Orleans approved Variance at 10 Audubon Boulevard (interior side yard setback and University Area height) (4-0).
The New Orleans Board of Zoning Adjustments approved most variance requests at its September 21, 2026 meeting, including BZA 057-26 at 10 Audubon Boulevard (interior side yard setback and University Area height waivers, 4-0) and BZA 070-26 (bathroom count waiver).
- Jurisdiction
- New Orleans, LA
- Date
- September 21, 2026
- Decisions
- 13 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, 4-0
Projects in this meeting (13)
Each is its own project; some span multiple hearings41 Allard Boulevard
Approved 4-0Front stair projection/height
Approved 3-1Detached garage
Approved 4-0Interior side yard setback
Approved 4-0906 Dante Street
Awaiting final voteDeferral of after-the-fact
Awaiting final votePermeable open space
Awaiting final voteDeferral of after-the-fact
Awaiting final voteOpaque front-yard fence
Approved 4-05010 Ferrette Street
Approved 4-0Interior side yard setback
Approved 4-0Bathroom count
Approved 4-0Bathroom count
Approved 4-0Free sample: decision 1 of 13
Deferral of variance at BZA 054-26 (permeable open space/impervious surface)
Variance to permit a renovation resulting in insufficient permeable open space and excessive impervious surface in the front yard. Staff was writing a report for denial, but applicant requested a 30-day deferral. Moved by Commissioner Alvarez, seconded by Commissioner Richards, carried 4-0.
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Key Decisions (13)
Deferral of variance at BZA 054-26 (permeable open space/impervious surface)
Variance at 10 Audubon Boulevard (interior side yard setback and University Area height)
Bathroom count variance at BZA 070-26 (Jefferson single-family dwelling)
Front yard parking variance at 41 Allard Boulevard
Interior side yard setback variance at 6040 Winchester Park Drive
Deferral of after-the-fact variance at 1037 Mazonth Street
Bathroom count variance at 1803 South Carrollton Avenue
Off-street parking variance at 5010 Ferrette Street (indoor golf social club)
Front stair projection/height variance at 5230 Pitt Street
Opaque front-yard fence variance at 6019 Louisville Street
Detached garage variance at 1519 Joseph Street
Deferral of after-the-fact variance at 1614 Poland Avenue
Deferral of variance at 906 Dante Street
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Development Activity (10)
Addition to single-family dwelling at 10 Audubon Boulevard
Residential
New single-family dwelling on Jefferson with five bathrooms
Residential
Single-family dwelling at 6040 Winchester Park Drive
Residential
7 additional development records with full detail in Pro.
Market Signals (3)
Commercial Demand
The Ferrette Street Commercial Corridor is experiencing notable growth, with…
Infrastructure
Mandatory staff furloughs in New Orleans are reducing the planning…
Housing Demand
Multiple University Area overlay bathroom-count waivers are being sought by…
Who spoke
20 distinct speakers; 11 identified names.
All speaker roles: 1 Chair, 4 Applicant, 3 Public, 3 Commissioner, 5 Staff, 4 Applicant Rep.
Identified name roles: 1 Chair, 3 Applicant, 3 Commissioner, 4 Applicant Rep.
Speaker sample: Neil Jolly, Applicant.
10 more identified names in Pro: 1 Chair, 2 Applicant, 3 Commissioner, 4 Applicant Rep.
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Zoning terms (12)
179 recorded timestamps
- zoning (30 timestamps)
- variance (67 timestamps)
- deferred (5 timestamps)
- setback (37 timestamps)
- subdivision (2 timestamps)
- denied (5 timestamps)
Decision moments (13)
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