b. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-23-426 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, MORENO, HARRIS AND GREEN Brief: Directing the City Planning Commission to conduct a public hearing to consider amendments to Ordinance No. 4,264 M.C.S., amended by Ordinance No. 26,413 M.C.S., as amended, the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of New Orleans, to eliminate Non-Commercial Short-Term Rentals as a defined land use and update any and all relevant provisions governing the zoning and use standards for short-term rentals, including the removal of all references to Non-Commercial Short-Term Rental. Annotation: (This matter was introduced on 9/21/23). CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 1/27/26.

This motion directs the City Planning Commission to hold a public hearing to consider amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of New Orleans. The primary goal is to eliminate Non-Commercial Short-Term Rentals as a defined land use and update all related zoning and use standards for short-term rentals. The motion also waives any associated fees and the Project Neighborhood Participation Program requirement. The City Planning Commission staff is granted flexibility to make necessary changes for consistency, clarity, and to address public testimony during their review.

This action could significantly change regulations for short-term rentals in New Orleans, potentially eliminating certain types of non-commercial rentals and impacting property owners and neighborhood dynamics.

high