West Rigolets Lighthouse (Zoning Docket 091/26)
New Orleans
Description
Rezone lakeshore land from Natural Area to Maritime Mixed-Use to rebuild the Katrina-destroyed lighthouse and run two fishing camps as short-term rentals.
Impact summary
Development of the lakeside natural-area parcel stays on hold.
Applicant
- Name
- West Rigolets Lighthouse, LLC
- Address
- 27501 Chef Menteur Highway
At a glance
- Hearings
- 2
- Public comments
- 1
- Total mentions
- 2
Last vote · Planning Commission
A recommendation, not a final decision. The council decides next.
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 13, 2026.
Meeting timeline (2)
City Planning Commission - Oct 13, 2026
Rezone lakeshore land from Natural Area to Maritime Mixed-Use to rebuild the Katrina-destroyed lighthouse and run two fishing camps as short-term rentals.
City Planning Commission - Sep 8, 2026
Rezone of a Natural Area parcel on Lake Pontchartrain to Maritime Mixed-Use was deferred.
Related issues (1)
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