Ordinances, Zoning & Rental Regulations
We are proud of our neighborhood! These relevant A-1 Zoning Ordinances and renalt information is provided to help keep it peaceful and beautiful.
Rental Restrictions in Single Family Zoning (A-1)
The homes in the Garden District area are mostly zoned A-1 Single Family Residential. The City-Parish A-1 zoning restrictions prohibit more than two unrelated persons from residing in a single family home. If the owner resides on the premises, a total of four unrelated persons may reside in the home.
The GDCA is in the process of notifying all owners of rental property in the area of these restrictions so that compliance can be maintained. In cases where violations persist, the city will be notified. The City-Parish ordinances provide for enforcement of these restrictions by the Parish Attorney. If you have a rental property to report to the Board, please email the GDCA here.
If you are selling your home in the Garden District, please inform all potential buyers of this zoning information.
See Unified Development Code, Sec.8.201, Ch2 & 6.7(c).
Street Parking
The City-Parish Code of Ordinances establishes certain parking restrictions, which include:
- Do not park on the front lawn or sidewalk.
- Do not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
- There is a time limit to parking on the street – not longer than 9 hours in a 24 hour period from 6am of one day to 6am of the next. Do not block traffic.
- Do not block a driveway.
- Do not park within 25 feet of an intersection.
- Parking in the wrong direction is prohibited.
To report a violation, call the traffic police division at 389-3874.
See Code of Ordinances, Sec.11:415,416,418,421,423.
Loud Noise
The City-Parish Code has a noise ordinance which prohibits a person from making any loud noises which are offensive, render enjoyment of property uncomfortable or interfere with public peace and comfort. This can include use of vulgar language, playing the radio loudly or sounding a car horn, except as required by law. The ordinance against disturbing the peace includes appearing in an intoxicated condition. Violation of these ordinances is punishable by a fine of between $100 and $500.
You must give your name, address and phone number in order for the police to respond and write a report. The report allows for a record to be kept of repeat offenders. It is also a good idea to call the owner. Please be courteous to the police and tell them you live in the Garden District. If you are persistent, you are more likely to get the results you want.
To report a violation, call the police at 389-2000.
See Code of Ordinances, Sec.12:100, 101, Sec.13:103.
Sweeping Yard Debris in Streets
Sec. 6:404. Owners' and occupants' responsibility to keep premises clean. (Parish)
All owners and occupants of any building, house, structure or grounds shall be held responsible for the cleanliness of their premises and of alleys and neutral grounds immediately adjacent to their premises and all business owners and managers of stores, restaurants, markets, or stands, shall be responsible for keeping sidewalks in front of the building occupied by them in a clean condition. It is hereby declared unlawful to sweep paper, trash, litter, dirt, or other material into the streets, sidewalks, or other public ways adjacent to such stores, restaurants, etc.
To report a violation, call the police at 389-2000.
See Parish Code 1962, Title 6, § 404 or City Sec. 6:379
The Code can be accessed at www.brgov.com or at the Municipal Code Website