A long-awaited study is calling for an overhaul of New Orleans' controversial vacation rental regulations, suggesting a ban on new commercial short-term rentals in some neighborhoods, a limited expansion in others, and the creation of new definitions for different categories of lodging.

Among the recommendations in the 127-page draft report, unveiled publicly on Oct. 28, are: a citywide, one-per-block limit on new commercial short-term rentals and traditional bed-and-breakfasts; new size categories for commercial short-term rentals and hotels that would determine where they are allowed; and more closely aligning zoning rules with commercial short-term rental regulations.

The report comes more than two years after the City Council first directed the City Planning Commission to commis

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