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Fight Brewing In New Orleans Pits Developers Against Neighborhood Residents

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Neighborhood groups came out strongly on Tuesday against a massive overhaul of the comprehensive zoning ordinance in New Orleans.

Neighborhood groups came out strongly on Tuesday against a massive overhaul of the codes governing new development in New Orleans, setting the stage for fights over new condominiums along the Mississippi River, the spread of live music into quiet neighborhoods and the delicate balance between economic growth and residents' wishes.

The groups paid for a new billboard near City Hall calling on city leaders to "Fix the CZO!," a reference to the new 600-plus page comprehensive zoning ordinance under review. The City Council is expected to adopt the new codes this year.

In recent months opposition to the new laws has grown over concerns that the codes are stacked against neighborhoods in favor of developers.

The groups called on the City Council to make changes to the codes to safeguard neighborhoods.

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