Zoning Districts in New Orleans
Browse the zoning districts in New Orleans, LA. Each zone type defines permitted uses, setbacks, height limits, and lot coverage requirements.
New Orleans divides its land into 29 primary zoning districts. Select a zone below to view its permitted uses, setback requirements, height limits, and lot coverage standards.
Zoning Districts
HU-RD1
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HU-RD2
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HU-RM1
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HU-RM2
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HU-B1A
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S-RD
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S-RM1
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S-RM2
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MU-1L
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RSR-LP
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HU-B1
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HU-B2
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C-1
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C-2
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B-1A
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B-2
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EC
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ESD
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MU-1
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MU-2
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MU-3
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MU-RM
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VCE
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VCE-1
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LI
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HI
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MI
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MSC-1
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MSC-2
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About New Orleans Zoning
Zoning districts define what can be built, how large structures can be, and how close buildings can be to property lines and neighboring structures. Understanding the zoning district for your property is the first step in any building project in New Orleans.
Source: New Orleans Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance (CZO), Chapter 21 — Accessory Uses and Structures. Last verified April 6, 2026. View source