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.
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