New Orleans Zoning
MU-1L Zone in New Orleans, LA
MU-1L zoning district rules in New Orleans, LA. Permitted uses, setbacks, height limits, and lot coverage requirements.
Residential District
The MU-1L zone in New Orleans, LA is a residential district.
Parking Requirements
Single-family: 1 off-street parking space per single-family dwelling in most residential zones. Historic Urban zones often have no parking requirement — reflecting pre-automobile street patterns of traditional New Orleans neighborhoods. Multi-family: 0.5–1 space per unit in multifamily zones. Reduced or waived in Historic Urban overlay zones and near Canal Street streetcar line.
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