New Orleans is located within Louisiana's Coastal Zone and is subject to the Louisiana Coastal Resources Management Act. Development activities that affect coastal resources require Coastal Use Permits from the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (LDNR). The city's location below sea level makes coastal development regulations particularly stringent.
The Louisiana Coastal Zone Management Program regulates activities that may affect wetlands, barrier islands, and coastal waters. New Orleans sits within the coastal zone boundary, and many development activities require LDNR Coastal Use Permits. The city's Office of Resilience and Sustainability coordinates with state and federal agencies on coastal protection. The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority oversees the levee and flood protection system.
Unauthorized activities in the coastal zone can result in state enforcement including stop-work orders, fines up to $10,000 per day, and required restoration of affected coastal resources.
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