The Inspection and Code Enforcement Department is responsible for the enforcement of the City of Kenner Code of Ordinances, the review and issuing of building permits of all structures within the City, conducting inspections, licensing of tradesmen and issuing occupational licenses.

Code Enforcement also works closely with the Planning Department. This department is responsible for the enforcement of the City's Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and also makes recommendations for text amendments when appropriate. Since there are two areas of overlapping responsibility, the two departments are closely linked and therefore interact on a daily basis.

If you would like to view the City of Kenner's Amendments to the Adopted Standard Building Codes please click here. *(Requires free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view)

If you would like additional information on a section of the Inspection and Code Enforcement Department, please click on any of the following:

PERMITTING/LICENSING - HUMANE SECTION
BRAKE TAG/TAXI CAB - INSPECTION/CODE ENFORCEMENT
COMMUNICATIONS/DATA CENTER - OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES









PERMITTING/LICENSING

Responsible for processing permit applications for building construction and renovations, business signs, demolitions of structures, garage sales and the like. Other responsibilities include issuance of tradesman licenses (electricians, plumbers, mechanical contractors), collection of related fees and coordination of inspection schedules. This section includes personnel that are responsible for reviewing commercial and residential plans to insure compliance with the City's building code and other related regulations.

Copies of elevation certificates can be obtained from the Permitting Office.

The Permitting Office is located at 2000 18th Street on the first floor of the Annex Building or you can call (504) 468-4062 or 63. Their hours of operation are Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Permit information is as follows:

GARAGE SALE PERMITS --- cost $5.00, good for 3 consecutive days - 2 sales per year only

ELECTRICAL LICENSE --- cost new $200.00, good for 1 year, renewal cost $50.00 (must have current Jefferson Parish License or State Electrical License)

PLUMBING LICENSE --- cost new $200.00, good for 1 year, renewal cost $50.00 (must have current State Plumbing License)

MECHANICAL LICENSE --- cost new $200.00, good for 1 year, renewal cost $50.00 (must have current Jefferson Parish License or State Mechanical License)

GAS LICENSE --- cost new $200.00, good for 1 year, renewal cost $50.00 (must have current Jefferson Parish License or State Mechanical License)

BUILDING PERMITS --- necessary on all construction, including pools in and above ground, all portable or prefab buildings, cement work and fences. Cost varies, see attached.

Demolition of any building must be permitted. Cost varies.


• RESIDENTIAL - NEW CONSTRUCTION
• COMMERCIAL - NEW CONSTRUCTION

  All Bingos, raffles, special events and public gatherings must be permitted.
  
  
  
  

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  HUMANE SECTION

  The City's Humane Officers have the responsibility of enforcing all humane laws as stated in the Comprehensive Code of Ordinances. The humane officers are vested with the authority to issue citations for violations of applicable regulations. Inspections must be done in order for these facilities to get an Animal Control Permit at a cost of $50.00 per year. They also conduct annual inspections of pet shops, kennels and stables. The officers respond to citizen complaints and assist the Kenner Police Department when requested.

• ANIMAL CONTROL PERMIT APPLICATION

  
  
  
  
  

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  BRAKE TAG/TAXICAB

  Provides inspection of motor vehicles registered to persons residing in the City of Kenner for issuance of annual mechanical inspection sticker. Vehicles are inspected for compliance of applicable State and City requirements. Also regulates vehicles for hire operating within the City. For hire vehicles are inspected semiannually to determine the general condition of the taxicab with relation to safety, and mechanical fitness of equipment.

  The Brake Tag/Taxicab Station is located at 1904 24th Street and the telephone number for the Brake Tag Station is (504) 468-4075 and the telephone number for the Taxicab Division is (504) 468-4083. For a map and driving directions, please click here. Their hours of operation are as follows:

  8:30 a.m. to 4:25 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, Friday
  8:30 a.m. to 6:25 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday
  8:30 a.m. to 12:25 p.m., last Saturday of each month

  The cost of a brake tag is $7.50 and it is good for one year. After one year, the delinquent fee is $4.00. The requirements for obtaining a brake tag is a current driver's license, car registration and proof of insurance.

  The Brake Tag Station now provides a waiver of vehicle certificate fees for Disabled Veterans, Medal of Honor and Purple Heart Recipients. He or she will have to produce adequate proof of their status at the time of application for the Certificate and shall be entitled to the waiver for no more than one vehicle. The fee of six-dollars ($6.00) is hereby waived for persons holding this status.

  The cost for the Taxicabs CPNC is $100.00 and it is good for one year; however, the cost of a CPNC obtained after August 15th is $50.00. All CPNC's need to be renewed at the beginning of the year. Driver's permits are due on the driver's birthday at a cost of $15.00 and it is valid for one year. Taxicab inspections are required twice a year, during April and October at a cost of $10.00. These inspections are good for six months.
  
  
  
  

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  INSPECTION/CODE ENFORCEMENT

  Comprised of building inspectors and municipal code enforcement officers. Building Inspectors are responsible for inspections of buildings under construction as well as existing structures. Municipal Code Inspectors are responsible for the enforcement of more than fifty (50) laws and regulations contained in the Comprehensive Code of Ordinances as well as enforcement of regulations outlined in Kenner's Zoning Text.
  
  
  
  

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  COMMUNICATIONS/DATA CENTER

  Dispatches complaints and assignments to building inspectors and code inspectors and other city departments. Processes and records citizen complaints. Maintains and updates property data files. Maintains files relative to all statistical data complied in the department.
  
  
  
  

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  OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES

  This section is responsible for the issuance and collection of fees for all businesses including home based businesses operating within the City of Kenner. The cost is predicated on the type of business in operation.

  This section is also responsible for the licensing of all Alcoholic Beverage Outlet permits. If a business sells any kind of alcoholic beverage, they must obtain a permit from the City of Kenner, as well as with the State. A Class A permit (consumption on the premises), for the sale of alcohol is $500.00, $35.00 for beer, and $30.00 for wine. A Class B permit (packaged), is $100.00 for liquor and $10.00 for beer.

  License approval takes approximately 7 - 10 working days. You will be notified by phone once the approval process is complete.

  If you are downloading the application or affidavit, it has to be on legal size paper.

  • INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING FOR OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES
  • OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE APPLICATION (must be printed on legal size paper) (Requires free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view)
  • AFFIDAVIT FOR HOME BASED OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE (must be printed on legal size paper) (Requires free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view)
  
  
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