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UDC text amendment — Rivertown mural regulations (Case Z-4-24)

Kenner

Description

Rules for murals in the Rivertown Historic District — commercial/mixed-use/public buildings only, side or rear facades, 90% max wall coverage, no advertising, maintenance requirements. Deferred one meeting after Stagni sought council approval authority.

Impact summary

Would open the historic district to regulated murals; the theater's pending mural waits on the outcome in two weeks.

Applicant

Name
City of Kenner (Planning Department); requested by Rivertown Repertory Theater
Address
Rivertown Historic District, Kenner, LA

At a glance

Hearings
1
Public comments
7
Total mentions
1

Last vote · City Council

Tabled6–1

Last discussed Aug 6, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

Aug 6, 2026Tabled 6–1

City Council (Regular) - Aug 6, 2026

Rules for murals in the Rivertown Historic District — commercial/mixed-use/public buildings only, side or rear facades, 90% max wall coverage, no advertising, maintenance requirements. Deferred one meeting after Stagni sought council approval authority.

Related issues (1)

Rivertown mural regulations veto stands

The council amended new mural rules for the historic district to require a final council vote after the Historic District Commission signs off. Business owners say the extra step deters mural investment; supporters say elected officials need final say on what goes on buildings. The mayor has promised a veto.

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