Definitions.
New Orleans Home Rule Charter, art. V, § 5-412
in effectSection 5-412. - Definitions.
For purposes of this Article:
"Future Land Use Map" means a map in the Land Use Element of the Master Plan that sets forth categories of allowable land uses and density for the purpose of directing the future development and redevelopment of private and public property in the City
"Land Use Action" means the preliminary or final approval of a zoning map amendment, a zoning ordinance text change, subdivision plat, site plan, planned unit development, or conditional use; the granting of a variance, adoption of a development agreement, or issuance of a certificate of appropriateness; a decision by the City or any of its administrative authorities to construct a capital improvement, acquire land for community facilities, including transportation facilities, or for redevelopment. Approval as used in this paragraph includes approval subject to conditions.
"Zoning Map" means the Official Zoning District Maps adopted with the New Orleans Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, setting forth the boundaries of each land use designation and showing authorized land uses and densities for such uses within each designated area.
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_ARTVEXBRNABOCO_CH4CIPLCO_S5-412DEFetched: 10/28/2026