RSR-LP Zone in New Orleans, LA
RSR-LP zoning district rules in New Orleans, LA. Permitted uses, setbacks, height limits, and lot coverage requirements.
The RSR-LP zone in New Orleans, LA is a residential district (Suburban Residential). Lower-density residential with larger setbacks and lot sizes than standard residential zones. Common in outer suburban areas and early-generation subdivisions.
Common Permitted Uses
- Single-family homes
Lower-density residential with larger setbacks and lot sizes than standard residential zones. Common in outer suburban areas and early-generation subdivisions.
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