Toledano Street conditional use permit
Case TMP-2824
Amended 5-1ZoneWire called it
freeAmended 5-1moved by Harris2 conditions of approval
2 conditions, the audio at the vote, and this case's history
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New Orleans Meetings
Regular City Council, October 1, 2026
Approves CEA with Sheriff's Office for security services (M-26-426), unanimous
3h 31m23,601 words
83 mentionszoningdeferredresidentialapprovedconditional usecommercialshort term rentaloverlay districtplanned developmentvariancepublic hearingmixed useNew Orleans, LA
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What happened
The New Orleans City Council approved several land-use items on October 1, 2026, most notably Zoning Docket 7326 (720 Henry Clay Avenue), the adaptive reuse of the former St. Clare Monastery into multifamily high-end condos, via substitute motion M-26-366 on a 6-0 vote.
Meeting key facts
- Jurisdiction
- New Orleans, LA
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- October 1, 2026
- Decisions
- 33 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, unanimous
Projects in this meeting (1)
A project bundles every related decision, across hearings1622 Toledano Street
Approved 5-12 conditions of approval
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Free sample: decision 1 of 33
Demolition at 2606-2608 First Street
Safety and permits demolition application of Jesse Lee Hill / Expo Forfeited Homes LLC for a residential building at 2606 through 2608 First Street, District B. HDLC review not required. Applicant requests to demolish existing building to rebuild residence; previously approved last year but contractor changed. Approved 6 yays.
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
The New Orleans City Council approved several land-use items on October 1, 2026, most notably Zoning Docket 7326 (720 Henry Clay Avenue), the adaptive reuse of the former St. Clare Monastery into multifamily high-end condos, via substitute motion M-26-366 on a 6-0 vote.
Key Decisions (33)
Approved
Demolition at 2606-2608 First Street
Vote: unanimous
Amended
Conditional use short-term rental at 1622 Toledano Street
Vote: 5-1Conditions attached
Approved
Planned development adaptive reuse of St. Clare Monastery at 720 Henry Clay Avenue
Vote: unanimousConditions attached
Approved
Amendment to reduce MIZ fee-in-lieu (Ord. Cal. 35,530)
Vote: unanimous
Approved
Direct CPC to amend CZO per HR&A/Studio Cairo report (M-26-432)
Vote: unanimous
Approved
HDLC appeal at 1426-28 Dauphine Street
Vote: unanimous
Approved
HDLC appeal at 1505-1507 Esplanade Avenue
Vote: unanimous
Approved
Servitude agreement at 1122 Aretha Castle Haley Boulevard
Approved
Servitude agreement at 1060 Magazine Street
Vote: unanimous
Approved
Servitude agreement at 1536 Webster Street
Vote: unanimous
Approved
Budget transfer for EMS Medicaid IGT (Ord. Cal. 35,548)
Vote: unanimous
Approved
Budget transfer clerk of court consolidation (Ord. Cal. 35,549)
Vote: unanimous
Approved
CEA amendment for animal control services (Ord. Cal. 35,550)
Vote: unanimous
Approved
Quarterly capital budget ordinance (Ord. Cal. 35,556)
Vote: unanimous
Approved
Appropriate Habitat for Humanity returned funds (Ord. Cal. 35,557)
Vote: unanimous
Approved
Expenditure ordinance for Habitat funds (Ord. Cal. 35,558)
Vote: unanimous
Approved
CEA with St. Patrick Booster Club (Ord. Cal. 35,567)
Vote: unanimous
Approved
French Quarter Fest / Satchmo Fest clean zone (Ord. Cal. 35,568)
Vote: unanimous
Approved
Fossil fuel vehicle ordinance amendment (Ord. Cal. 35,569)
Vote: unanimous
Approved
Capital budget change for crime center/new lab (Ord. Cal. 35,570)
Vote: unanimous
Approved
CEA amendment with Sankofa CDC for Lower Ninth Ward green infrastructure (Ord. Cal. 35,571)
Vote: unanimous
Approved
CEA amendment with Lantern Light (Ord. Cal. 35,575)
Vote: unanimous
Approved
CEA with Thrive New Orleans (Ord. Cal. 35,577)
Vote: unanimous
Approved
CEA amendment with WWII Museum for Andrew Higgins streetscape (Ord. Cal. 35,578)
Approved
Wisner settlement agreement (M-26-415)
Vote: unanimous
Approved
CEA with Sheriff's Office for security services (M-26-426)
Vote: unanimous
Approved
Call election Faubourg Marigny Security and Improvement District (R-26-430)
Vote: unanimous
Approved
Call election Downtown Development District (R-26-433)
Vote: unanimous
Approved
Appoint Julian Sr. to Sewerage & Water Board (M-26-436)
Vote: unanimous
Approved
Energy Smart Battery Energy Storage System Phase 3 - ICF administrator (R-26-437)
Vote: unanimous
Approved
Taj Rudolph honorary intersection (M-26-423)
Vote: unanimous
Approved
Resolution honoring Frank Perez (R-26-422)
Vote: unanimous
Approved
Substitute Resolution R-26-421 Energy Smart BESS Phase 3
Vote: unanimous
Development Activity (4)
St. Clare Monastery adaptive reuse (Port Clair)
Residential
Commercial short-term rental triplex at 1622 Toledano Street
Residential
Andrew Higgins Boulevard Streetscape Improvement Project
Infrastructure
Sankofa green infrastructure drainage project - Lower Ninth Ward
Infrastructure
Market Signals (4)
Housing Demand
The November 2025 HR&A study found almost all development in…
Sentiment
Council expressed significant hesitancy toward new short-term rentals ahead of…
Infrastructure
$2 million of reallocated 2026A minor street funds was directed…
Commercial Demand
Multiple hotel and conditional-use applications in historic/CBD districts were introduced…
Who Spoke (20)
ChairCouncilmember · 6StaffWitness · 3Public · 4
On the record: the chair, 6 councilmembers, a staff member, 3 witnesses, and 4 members of the public.
Agenda scorecard
Our pre-meeting forecast, graded against the recorded voteZoneWire called 2 of 2 land-use forecasts on this agenda.
This season: 14 of 16 (88%) forecasts called in this county.
Magazine Street site plan
Case TMP-2915
ApprovedNot forecast
freeApprovedmoved by McCarran3 conditions of approval
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MOTION - NO plan amendment
Case TMP-3130
ApprovedZoneWire called it
freeApprovedmoved by Harris
CAL plan amendment
Case TMP-3079
No vote recorded
MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO plan amendment
Case TMP-1416
No vote recorded
CAL subdivision
Case TMP-1421
No vote recorded
3220 Chartres Street conditional use permit
Case TMP-3078
No vote recorded
COMMUNICATION - FROM ELLA DIRESTO, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST, ON BEHALF OF LOUISIANA… variance
Case TMP-3108
No vote recorded
More land-use items (4)
4 items with no recorded vote on this agenda
- 1426 Dauphine Street landmark designationCase TMP-3105No vote recorded
- North Galvez Street conditional use permitCase TMP-2977No vote recorded
- LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - CAL entitlementCase TMP-1415No vote recorded
- MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO conditional use permitCase TMP-1417No vote recorded
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