Preservation of structures in National Register Historic Districts.
New Orleans City Code § 26-3
in effectSec. 26-3. - Preservation of structures in National Register Historic Districts.
(a) All structures within National Register Historic Districts, pursuant to 16 U.S.C. 470 et seq., section 26-11, and other applicable laws, now or as amended, that are not exempt pursuant to section 26-6(f) herein, shall require city council approval prior to demolition.
(b) The purpose of requiring council approval of demolition of structures within National Register Historic Districts is:
(1) To attempt to preserve those buildings that have a historical or architectural value or buildings that contribute to the overall character of the neighborhood.
(2) To preserve and stabilize neighborhoods through the protection of those structures that represent the character and quality of the neighborhood or the architectural history of New Orleans.
(3) To promote redevelopment that contributes to the historic character of the neighborhood.
(Ord. No. 19,791, § 1, 8-3-00; M.C.S., Ord. No. 22882, § 1, 11-1-07; M.C.S., Ord. No. 23005, § 1, 2-21-08; M.C.S., Ord. No. 23764, § 1, 11-5-09; M.C.S., Ord. No. 23820, § 1, 12-1-09; M.C.S., Ord. No. 26037, § 1, 9-18-14; M.C.S., Ord. No. 28464, § 1, 8-20-20; M.C.S., Ord. No. 28520, § 1, 10-15-20)
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=PTIICO_CH26BUBUREHOST_ARTIINGE_S26-3PRSTNAREHIDIFetched: 10/28/2026