c. MOTION (LYING OVER) - NO. M-23-427 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL, MORENO, HARRIS AND GREEN Brief: Directing the City Planning Commission to conduct a public hearing to amend and reordain Ordinance No. 4264 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 amend Article 19 to establish a new Interim Zoning District to be named the Non-Commercial Short-Term Rental Interim Zoning District (IZD), the intent of which is to prohibit the Short-Term Rental, Non-Commercial use within all areas of the City of New Orleans. These prohibitions shall apply citywide. Aside from the use prohibited herein, all other permitted and conditional uses shall be as provided in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 9/21/23). CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF 1/27/26.

This motion directs the City Planning Commission to hold a public hearing to amend the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. The proposed amendment would establish a new Interim Zoning District (IZD) called the "Non-Commercial Short-Term Rental Interim Zoning District." The intent of this IZD is to prohibit all non-commercial short-term rental uses citywide. This prohibition would apply to all areas of New Orleans, with all other permitted and conditional uses remaining as per the existing Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. The motion also waives the Project Neighborhood Participation Program requirement for this IZD. Furthermore, it directs that no new applications for permits or licenses conflicting with the IZD will be accepted during its consideration. The IZD is intended to be in effect for one year, subject to extension, and appeals will be submitted to the City Council. The City Planning Commission staff is granted flexibility to make necessary changes for consistency and clarity during their review.

This proposed ordinance aims to prohibit all non-commercial short-term rentals citywide. This could significantly impact the availability and cost of short-term rental properties for tourists and potentially affect homeowners who currently operate such rentals.

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