New Orleans Permeable Paving Ordinance

The department of public works shall ensure that any public works project involving the permanent installation of paving on public property, including without limitation parking lanes, sidewalks, parking lots, and pedestrian pathways, shall utilize porous or permeable paving materials, except on surfaces where, in the discretion of the director of public works, the installation of porous or permeable paving would contravene established safety and engineering best practices, or otherwise violate applicable law. (M.C.S., Ord. No. 28353)