Design Guidelines for the Vieux Carré Historic District

One of the Foundation’s biggest accomplishments is its complete overhaul and update of the Design Guidelines for the Vieux Carré Historic District, a guide for preserving and protecting the district’s architectural and historical resources, which the City Council adopted in August 2015.

The new guidelines provide detailed information and illustrations to instruct property owners, design professionals, contractors, VCC staff, and the Vieux Carré Commissioners regarding appropriate exterior changes to properties within the historic district.

These guidelines are provided to the public free of charge online, and are also available for purchase in hardback book format consisting of 200-plus pages illustrated with 369 color photographs and 219 drawings.

Table of Contents

• 1. Introduction
• 2. Guidelines for Building Types & Architectural Styles
• 3. Guidelines for Exterior Maintenance
• 4. Guidelines for Roofing
• 5. Guidelines for Exterior Woodwork
• 6. Guidelines for Masonry & Stucco
• 7. Guidelines for Windows & Doors
• 8. Guidelines for Balconies, Galleries & Porches
• 9. Guidelines for Exterior Painting
• 10. Guidelines for Site Elements & Courtyards
• 11. Guidelines for Lighting & Security Cameras
• 12. Guidelines for Signage & Awnings
• 13. Guidelines for Storefronts
• 14. Guidelines for New Construction, Additions & Demolition
• Appendix A: Glossary
• Appendix B: Index