Policy Database
Local Policy
New Orleans,
Louisiana
Restricting weed overgrowth and hazardous material storage
New Orleans, La., Code of the City of New Orleans, La., ch. 66, art. V, div. 3 (2025).
Last Visited 3/31/26
Policy Summary
This law requires that weeds be maintained at a certain level and prohibits the storage of hazardous materials. It also establishes a penalty of up to $500 for those who don’t abide and an enforcement scheme.
State
Louisiana
Jurisdiction Name
New Orleans
Jurisdiction Type
city
Population Size
200k-800k
Food System Topics
- Urban Agriculture
