New Orleans Zoning

C-2 Zone in New Orleans, LA

C-2 zoning district rules in New Orleans, LA. Permitted uses, setbacks, height limits, and lot coverage requirements.

Commercial DistrictCommunity Commercial

The C-2 zone in New Orleans, LA is a commercial district (Community Commercial). Permits moderate-scale retail and service uses serving a broader community area. Allows larger stores and greater traffic generation than C-1.

Common Permitted Uses

  • Supermarkets
  • Restaurants
  • Auto services
  • Home improvement stores
  • Banks

Permits moderate-scale retail and service uses serving a broader community area. Allows larger stores and greater traffic generation than C-1.

Parking Requirements

Varies by use. Commercial zones in historic core may have reduced requirements — New Orleans pedestrian and transit scale does not support suburban parking ratios.

Source: New Orleans Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance (CZO), Chapter 21 — Accessory Uses and Structures. Last verified April 6, 2026. View source

Last updated: April 6, 2026
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