What does AH-I zoning mean in Kenner?

AH-I (Aviation Industrial) is a Kenner zoning district for aviation-related industrial uses located near Louis Armstrong International Airport, distinct from the city's general Light Industrial (L-I) and Heavy Industrial (H-I) districts.

How do I find the zoning for an address in Kenner?

Kenner's Planning and Zoning Department maintains the official zoning map, separate from Jefferson Parish's code; parcel zoning can be confirmed through the department's office or GIS mapping tools.

Does Kenner or Jefferson Parish control zoning near the airport?

Kenner administers its own zoning ordinance independent of Jefferson Parish, including the Aviation Industrial (AH-I) district and airport-noise overlays that apply near Louis Armstrong International Airport within city limits.

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Kenner, LA zoning map & districts

Kenner, a Jefferson Parish suburb adjacent to Louis Armstrong International Airport, administers its own zoning ordinance through the city's Planning and Zoning Department, separate from Jefferson Parish's own code. Airport-noise overlays and a dedicated Aviation Industrial (AH-I) district constrain nearby residential development and channel industrial uses near the airport, while a series of special districts — Rivertown Historic District (RHD), Laketown District (LD), and Laketown Gaming District (LGD) — apply tailored standards to Kenner's historic riverfront and lakefront entertainment areas.

The code Kenner Zoning Ordinance

Kenner zoning map

Open the official City of Kenner Zoning Map (ArcGIS Web AppViewer) — the official interactive map is the authoritative source for current district boundaries, not the summary on this page.

Kenner's Planning and Zoning Department administers the ordinance, separate from the Jefferson Parish code; parcel zoning maps and lookups are available through the department's office and GIS mapping tools.

A published summary is never the authority. The adopted ordinance and the city's official zoning map govern, and both change — verify the district and every standard on your parcel before you rely on it.

How zoning works in Kenner

Residential zoning is layered from rural-lot Single Family (RR-1) through standard single-family (R-1, R-1A) to multi-family (R-2, R-3, R-MF), with a Planned Unit Development option (R1-P) for coordinated residential sites.

Kenner zoning districts by family

The 15 district codes below are the ones that decide most projects in Kenner, grouped by what they are for rather than by the order the ordinance prints them.

Key districts in the Kenner Zoning Ordinance — a curated reference, not the exhaustive list. Confirm against the current adopted code.
Code	District	What it is for
Residential 7 districts
R-1	Single Family Residential	Standard-density detached single-family housing.
R-1A	Single Family Residential	Single-family district with alternate dimensional standards from R-1.
RR-1	Single Family Residential	Rural-lot single-family district.
R-2	Two Family Residential	Duplex housing.
R-3	Three Or Four Family Residential	Small multi-family housing.
R-MF	Residential Multi Family	General multi-family apartment development.
R1-P	Residential Planned Unit Development	Coordinated residential development approved under a unified site plan.
Mixed-use 1 district
MU	Mixed Use	Combined commercial and residential development.
Commercial 2 districts
C-1	Neighborhood Commercial	Small-scale retail and services serving nearby residential areas.
C-2	General Commercial	General-purpose commercial uses.
Industrial 3 districts
L-I	Light Industrial	Light manufacturing and distribution uses.
H-I	Heavy Industrial	Heavier manufacturing and industrial uses.
AH-I	Aviation Industrial	Aviation-related industrial uses near Louis Armstrong International Airport.
Special purpose 2 districts
RHD	Rivertown Historic District	Kenner's historic riverfront district with tailored design standards.
LGD	Laketown Gaming District	District tailored to Kenner's lakefront gaming and entertainment area.

Kenner zoning — common questions

What does AH-I zoning mean in Kenner?: AH-I (Aviation Industrial) is a Kenner zoning district for aviation-related industrial uses located near Louis Armstrong International Airport, distinct from the city's general Light Industrial (L-I) and Heavy Industrial (H-I) districts.
How do I find the zoning for an address in Kenner?: Kenner's Planning and Zoning Department maintains the official zoning map, separate from Jefferson Parish's code; parcel zoning can be confirmed through the department's office or GIS mapping tools.
Does Kenner or Jefferson Parish control zoning near the airport?: Kenner administers its own zoning ordinance independent of Jefferson Parish, including the Aviation Industrial (AH-I) district and airport-noise overlays that apply near Louis Armstrong International Airport within city limits.

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Kenner zoning summaries on this page are provided for information, not legal advice. Confirm every project against the current adopted code for the jurisdiction.