MUNI-NEWORLEANS COUNTYlocal legislationRegular Agenda

Ordinance to Grant Property Servitude at 1141 Esplanade Avenue

Original title: CAL. NO. 35,400 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING (BY REQUEST) Brief: An Ordinance to authorize the Mayor of the City of New Orleans to enter into an agreement to grant a servitude to an adjacent property owner for encroachments on/over portions of public right-of-way located at the municipal address 1141 Esplanade Avenue; to fix the minimum price and terms of said servitude agreement; to declare that such use as granted in the servitude agreement will incorporate space that is neither needed for public purposes nor shall such use interfere with the use of the public right-of-way; to set forth the reasons for said servitude agreement; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 4/9/26).

May 7, 2026

land use public right-of-way property rights New Orleans City Council

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The Frame

What this does

This ordinance formalizes the legal status of private structures encroaching on public land at 1141 Esplanade Avenue, establishing the terms and price for the property owner's continued use of that space.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Property owner of 1141 Esplanade Avenue

They are granted a legal servitude to maintain encroachments on public property.

City of New Orleans

The city is entering into a contract to formalize the use of public land and collect payment.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 7, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

This ordinance authorizes the Mayor of New Orleans to enter into an agreement granting a property owner a for existing s onto the public at 1141 Esplanade Avenue. The city has determined that this area is not needed for public use and will not interfere with public access.

Key Facts

The ordinance authorizes the Mayor to sign a servitude agreement for encroachments at 1141 Esplanade Avenue.
The city declares the affected public right-of-way space is not needed for public purposes.
The city declares the encroachment will not interfere with the use of the public right-of-way.
The ordinance sets the minimum price and terms for the servitude agreement.
The matter was originally introduced on April 9, 2026, and formally introduced to the council on April 24, 2026.
The file identifier for this legislative item is TMP-2278.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a servitude in this context?

It is a legal agreement that allows a private property owner to use a specific portion of public land for their own purposes, such as an .

Does this mean the public can no longer use the sidewalk or street at this location?

No, the ordinance explicitly states that the granted use will not interfere with the public's use of the .

Why It Matters

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location1141 Esplanade Avenue“The specific property address affected by the servitude.”Map →

organizationCity of New Orleans“The municipal government authorizing the agreement.”Map →

personCouncilmember King“Sponsor of the ordinance by request.”Map →

Sources

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