Summary
A landowner wants to rebuild the historic lighthouse destroyed in Katrina, plus two fishing camps as short-term rentals, on land eroding into Lake Pontchartrain. The Commission sided with him over staff objections that the site is zoned for natural areas.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
✅Who benefits
Supporters say it preserves maritime heritage and slows shoreline erosion in New Orleans East.
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