NEW ORLEANS HISTORIC DISTRICT LANDMARKS COMMISSION

New Orleans Home Rule Charter art. IV, ch. 21

in effect

New Orleans Home Rule Charter, art. IV, § 4-2101 Composition.

Section 4-2101. - Composition. The New Orleans Historic District Landmarks Commission shall consist of nine to fifteen electors who are domiciled in the City, appointed by the Mayor subject to the approval of the Council for terms of four years so arranged that the term of two to four members shall expire each year, or may be organized as otherwise provided by ordinance of the Council. For each historic district created by ordinance of the Council, at least one member of the Commission shall be appointed who is a resident or who owns property in the district. (M.C.S., Ord. No. 29371, § 4, 3-9-23, eff. 1-1-24)

New Orleans Home Rule Charter, art. IV, § 4-2102 Functions.

Section 4-2102. - Functions. The Commission shall: (1) Promote historic districts and landmarks for the educational, cultural, economic, and general welfare of the public. (2) Assist in preserving, protecting, and regulating buildings, sites, monuments, structures, and districts of historic interest or importance within the City. (3) Assist in preserving and enhancing the environmental quality of neighborhoods. (4) Establish and improve property values through support of preservation activities. (5) Foster economic development and manage growth. (M.C.S., Ord. No. 29371, § 4, 3-9-23, eff. 1-1-24)

Source: City of New Orleans, Code of Ordinances and Home Rule Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/la/new_orleans/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PAI_HORUCH_ARTIVEXBR_CH21NEORHIDILACOFetched: 10/28/2026