New Orleans |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter 10. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES |
Article III. RESTRICTIONS AND REGULATIONS |
Division 2. LOCATION OF ESTABLISHMENT |
SubDivision III. Residential Districts |
§ 10-263. Package liquor stores in residential districts prohibited.
(a)
No permit shall be granted or license issued for the establishment or opening of any package liquor store in any residential district of the city as defined in the comprehensive zoning ordinance, as now or hereafter amended. The provisions of this section shall not be construed to apply to any premises which, at the time of the passage of this section, were lawfully operated as bona fide package liquor stores, and for which the proper licenses and permits have been granted.
(b)
For the purpose of this section package liquor stores will mean any place where a person or dealer sells alcoholic beverages in closed containers, prepared for transportation and consumption off the premises.
(c)
The provisions of this section shall not apply to retail and service facilities as an accessory use within a building containing 100 or more dwelling units or guestrooms in an RM-4 multiple-family residential district nor to a location in an approved RPC residential planned community wherein commercial uses have been approved.
(Code 1956, § 5-45.3)