Policy Database
Local Policy
New Orleans,
Louisiana
Establishing building standards for rooftop garden use
New Orleans, La., New Orleans Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, § 21.6.O.
Last Visited 3/31/26
Policy Summary
This law establishes building standards for flat roof uses, including rooftop gardens. It exempts gardens from a calculation of building heights and requires that gardens be kept in good order.
State
Louisiana
Jurisdiction Name
New Orleans
Jurisdiction Type
city
Population Size
200k-800k
Food System Topics
- Urban Agriculture
- Zoning, Planning & Land Use
