New Orleans Subdivision Regulations
Regulations to guide the future growth and development of the City in accordance with the Master Plan
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4.1 Compliance with regulatory requirements
All requests for the subdivision or resubdivision of land shall conform to the Master Plan, adopted neighborhood plans, the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, all applicable ordinances and regulations, and shall conform to the general principles of acceptability and the design standards established in this Article.
4.1.1 Compliance with the Master Plan
The proposed subdivision shall be consistent with the policies embodied in the adopted Master Plan
4.1.2 Compliance with the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance
No subdivision shall be approved by the Commission that is in conflict with the provisions of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, except when explicitly authorized through a policy of these Subdivision Regulations.
4.1.3 Compliance with the Building Code
No subdivision shall be approved by the Commission that is in conflict with Building Code requirements, as determined by the Department of Safety and Permits.
4.1.4 Land Suitability
No major subdivision shall be approved when found unsuitable for its intended use by reasons of flooding, inadequate drainage or any other reasons harmful to the health, safety and well-being of the future residents or property owners of the proposed development, or of the community at large. The Planning Commission may approve a Major Subdivision of land if the applicant improves, or as provided in Article 6 of these regulations, agrees to improve the land consistent with the standards of this and other regulatory documents of the City of New Orleans in order to make lots, parcels and tracts of land suitable for their intended uses.