The Enforcement Division is responsible for enforcement of the regulations in the  Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance (CZO). Zoning violations are grouped into three main categories:  1. Illegal use: any use of a property not allowed in its zoning district, like operating a commercial  business in a residential district or adding dwelling units to structure beyond what is allowed.   2. Parking/paving: Excessive paving of a property or storage of vehicles in areas not zoned for  parking  3. General zoning which includes everything else, like structures built too tall or too close to the  property line.

For more information on Safety & Parmits zoning, go to the Zoning Administration page. 

For a summary of the zoning violations reporting process go to the downloads section at the bottom of this page. 

Enforces building codes against properties that are determined to be public nuisances. Some examples: roof  damage, broken windows, missing siding, high grass or debris. It also enforces abandoned motor vehicles, excessive noise, litter and dumping, etc. (many of these issues  can/should be handled by the NOPD Quality of Life officer).  

For a summary of the Code Enforcement reporting process go the downloads section at the bottom of this page. 

Call 311 and provide the location, description and license plate number of the vehicle, if possible. For urgent requests dial (504) 658-8100. 

The Department of Sanitation directs all activities related to garbage collection, disposal, recycling, and street cleaning, including registration of new garbage and recycling cans. It is also responsible for ensuring compliance of local, state, and federal regulations for solid waste collection and disposal for the City of New Orleans. 

• Curbside Recycling Guide
• Drop Off Recycling Resources