1.3 Statement of Policy

1.3.1 Implementation of the Master Plan.   

It is hereby declared to be the policy of the Commission to consider the subdivision of land as one of the principal steps in carrying out the general purpose of the Land Use Chapter of the City’s Master Plan, as may be updated.

1.3.2 Public Safety and Services.   

Land to be subdivided shall be of such character that it can be used safely for building and other purposes without danger to health, or peril from fire, flood or other menace.  Land shall not be subdivided until adequate provision is made for drainage, water, sewerage and access, as well as other improvements required by these regulations, and unless adequate community facilities such as schools, parks, recreation areas are available within the subdivision  or in reasonable proximity.

1.3.3 Establish Clear Standards and Processes.   

These regulations establish clear predictable, transparent processes governing the division of land, acknowledging the varied development pattern throughout the city, and crafting polices which respond to the historic platting patterns in the different places within the city.

1.3.4 Consistency with Other Regulatory Documents.   

Proposals made pursuant to these subdivision regulations shall be consistent with the Master Plan, the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance; the Major Street Plan; and the Capital Improvements Program of the governing bodies of the City of New Orleans and respective agencies having responsibilities for public improvements. These regulations are intended to supplement and facilitate the enforcement of the provisions and standards contained in the building, housing and related codes, zoning ordinances and other regulatory documents governing development of the city.

1.3.5 Reasonable Accommodations.   

These regulations implement the policy of the City of New Orleans, pursuant to the federal Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 and applicable state laws, to provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodation in the City’s zoning laws and land use regulations, rules, policies and practices to ensure equal access to housing and to facilitate the development of housing for individuals with disabilities.  Reasonable Accommodations in the zoning and land use context means providing individuals with disabilities, or developers of housing for people with disabilities, flexibility in the applicant of land use, zoning and building regulations, policies, practices and procedures, or even waiving certain requirements, when it is necessary to eliminate barrier to housing opportunities.