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Zoning Request for Short-Term Rental at 424-428 Third Street

Original title: a. LEGISLATIVE GROUPING - ZONING DOCKET NO. 31/26 - JOSEPH H. BABINGTON ET AL. Brief: Requesting a Conditional Use to permit a commercial short term rental in an HU-MU Historic Urban Neighborhood Mixed-Use District and the Transient Lodging Interim Zoning District, on Square 24, Lot 2, in the Fourth Municipal District, bounded by Third Street, Tchoupitoulas Street, Rousseau Street, and Fourth Street (Municipal Address(es): 424-428 Third Street). The recommendation of the City Planning Commission being “FOR DENIAL”. Annotation: (Cm. Harris, Cn. Deadline 6/8/26). ON DEADLINE. HEARING HELD.

Record date · June 4, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The City Council is reviewing a request to allow a commercial short-term rental at 424-428 Third Street. The City Planning Commission has recommended that the request be denied.

Why it matters

This decision determines whether a property owner can legally operate a commercial short-term rental at this specific location, impacting local land use regulations and neighborhood housing availability.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Joseph H. Babington

The applicant is seeking a permit change for their property at 424-428 Third Street.

Indirectly affected

Residents of the Fourth Municipal District

Local residents are affected by changes in land use and the density of short-term rentals in their neighborhood.

Key Facts

  • The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use permit for a commercial short-term rental.
  • The property is located at 424-428 Third Street, Square 24, Lot 2.
  • The property is situated within an HU-MU Historic Urban Neighborhood Mixed-Use District.
  • The property is situated within a Transient Lodging Interim Zoning District.
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  • The City Planning Commission has formally recommended denial of the request.
  • The deadline for the City Council to act on this docket is June 8, 2026.
  • A public hearing regarding this docket has already been held.
  • The file number for this docket is TMP-2181.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the City Planning Commission's stance on this request?
The City Planning Commission has recommended that the request for a commercial short-term rental be denied.
When will a final decision be made?
The City Council has a deadline of June 8, 2026, to act on this zoning docket.

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Planning Commission Opposition

The City Planning Commission has recommended denial, which often signals a difficult path for approval by the City Council.

Connected Entities

Joseph H. Babington, City Planning Commission, Cm. Harris and 2 more
PersonJoseph H. Babington“Applicant for the zoning conditional use.”Map →
OrganizationCity Planning Commission“Recommended denial of the zoning request.”Map →
PersonCm. Harris“Council member associated with the docket.”Map →
OrganizationCity Council“The body reviewing the zoning docket.”Map →
location424-428 Third Street“The property address subject to the zoning request.”Map →

Sources

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