Summary
Two commercial short-term rental conditional uses came before the Commission — one approved easily in New Orleans East, one approved on Marais Street against staff's recommendation after the owner explained an LLC conversion triggered the reapplication.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Apr 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
The owners say the taller fence plus soundproofing costs them extra money — it's not a profit play.
The property owners seeking to operate the rentals.
Some board members worried visible 10-foot fences on prominent corners could set a citywide precedent for oversized fences.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Planning Commission - Apr 14, 2026
Two commercial short-term rental conditional uses came before the Commission — one approved easily in New Orleans East, one approved on Marais Street against staff's recommendation after the owner explained an LLC conversion triggered the reapplication.
Board of Zoning Adjustments - Feb 23, 2026
Three neighboring short-term rental properties wanted 10-foot fences (code allows 7) to block noise and sightlines into pool areas for the raised homes behind them. The board carved up each property differently — full height on side and rear yards but keeping prominent corners at the standard height — and required HDLC sign-off before permits.
Board of Zoning Adjustments (Special) - Feb 9, 2026
Three adjacent short-term rental properties seek 9-foot (possibly 10-foot) fences next to homes in the Marigny area, citing a Royal Street precedent and neighbor support. The board deferred all three to February 23 so the request can be formally resubmitted at 10 feet.
Related development
Zoning Docket 030/26 — Octavia-Laurel, LLC
Would legalize an existing restaurant; neighbors and the applicant agreed to a 30-day delay to work out conditions.
2613 Marais short-term rental
Owner said the LLC conversion triggered the reapplication; staff suggested a non-conforming-use path may exist.
Sullivan short-term rental
Minimal impact; the remote property is outside the urban core and drew no opposition.
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