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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4.4.1 Preservation of Natural Features and Amenities for Major Subdivision

Existing features that would preserve and add economic, ecological and/or cultural value to the development site or to the surrounding area, such as trees, watercourses, wetlands, historic spots, and similar irreplaceable assets, shall be retained in the design of the subdivision.  For Major Subdivisions requiring submittal of the Master Plan and/or Development Plan/Site Plan, an assessment of economic, ecological and/or cultural values of natural features/historic spots shall be made as a part of the Tentative Plan and Tentative Review process.  No trees shall be removed from the proposed subdivision site nor any change of grade of the land affected until approval of the Tentative Plan has been granted.  All trees on the plan required to be retained shall be preserved, and where required, shall be welled and protected against change of grade.