Gulfport City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
ARTICLE III
ESTABLISHMENT/INTERPRETATION OF ZONING DISTRICTS4
Sections
- Sec. 22-3.01.- Establishment of zoning districts.
- Sec. 22-3.02. - Establishment of zoning map.
- Sec. 22-3.03. - Certification of zoning map.
- Sec. 22-3.04. - Changes in district boundaries.
- Sec. 22-3.05. - Unauthorized changes prohibited.
- Sec. 22-3.06. - Final authority as to current zoning status.
- Sec. 22-3.07. - Replacement of official zoning map.
- Sec. 22-3.08. - Interpretation of zoning district boundaries.
ARTICLE IV
APPLICATION OF DISTRICT REGULATIONS5
Sections
- Sec. 22-4.01.- Regulations apply uniformly within districts.
- Sec. 22-4.02. - Only listed or described uses permitted.
- Sec. 22-4.03. - Number of buildings, structures or uses on a lot.
- Sec. 22-4.04. - Regulations are minimum or maximum limitations.
- Sec. 22-4.05. - Compliance with this chapter.
- Sec. 22-4.06. - Multiple use of required space prohibited.
- Sec. 22-4.07. - Reduction of lot area prohibited.
- Sec. 22-4.08. - Property annexed.
ARTICLE V
- SCHEDULE OF DISTRICT REGULATIONS6
Sections
- Sec. 22-5.01.- OS (open space) zoning district.
- Sec. 22-5.02. - R-1A (single-family residential) zoning district.
- Sec. 22-5.03. - R-1 (single-family residential) zoning district.
- Sec. 22-5.04. - R-2 (one/two-family residential) zoning district.
- Sec. 22-5.05. - R-3 (multiple-family residential) zoning district.
- Sec. 22-5.06. - R-4 (high-rise multiple-family residential) zoning district.
- Sec. 22-5.07. - R-MH (mobile home residential) zoning district.
- Sec. 22-5.08. - WRD (waterfront redevelopment district) zoning district.
- Sec. 22-5.09. - CL-1 (commercial limited) zoning district.
- Sec. 22-5.10. - CL-2 (commercial retail) zoning district.
- Sec. 22-5.11. - CG (commercial general) zoning district.
- Sec. 22-5.12. - I (institutional) zoning district.
- Sec. 22-5.13. - P (public) zoning district.
- Sec. 22-5.14. - PUD (planned unit development) zoning district.
- Sec. 22-5.15. - COD (conservation overlay) zoning district.
- Sec. 22-5.16. - 49th Street redevelopment master overlay district (49thMOD).
ARTICLE VI
SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS FOR ALL DISTRICTS
Sections
- Sec. 22-6.01.- General provisions.
- Sec. 22-6.02. - Permitted yard encroachments and height exclusions.
- Sec. 22-6.03. - Accessory uses and structures.
- Sec. 22-6.04. - Townhouse development requirements.
- Sec. 22-6.05. - Special requirements for mobile home parks.
- Sec. 22-6.06. - Off-street parking.
- Sec. 22-6.07. - Buffering requirements.
- Sec. 22-6.08. - Special requirements for taverns/lounges and package stores.
- Sec. 22-6.09. - Special requirements for outdoor seating areas.
- Sec. 22-6.10. - Local exemption for dogs in outdoor dining areas.
- Sec. 22-6.11. - Special requirements for sidewalk cafes.
- Sec. 22-6.12. - Special requirements for outdoor entertainment and outdoor sales or displays.
- Sec. 22-6.13. - Building design standards.
ARTICLE VII
SITE PLAN REVIEW REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES
Sections
- Sec. 22-7.01.- Site plan review committee established.
- Sec. 22-7.02. - General rules of procedure.
- Sec. 22-7.03. - Requirements for site plan submission.
- Sec. 22-7.04. - Preparation of site plans and related graphic materials.
- Sec. 22-7.05. - Recommendation by planning and zoning board.
- Sec. 22-7.06. - Action of the city council.
- Sec. 22-7.07. - Compliance with approved site plan before permits are issued.
- Sec. 22-7.08. - Exemptions from site plan review.
- Sec. 22-7.09. - Requirements for approval.
- Sec. 22-7.10. - Site plan expiration.
ARTICLE VIII
CONDITIONAL USES
Sections
- Sec. 22-8.01.- Intent.
- Sec. 22-8.02. - Application for conditional use.
- Sec. 22-8.03. - Review and recommendation by planning and zoning board.
- Sec. 22-8.04. - Public hearing before city council.
- Sec. 22-8.05. - Requirements for approval.
- Sec. 22-8.06. - Decision of the city council.
- Sec. 22-8.07. - Compliance with stipulations of approval before permits are issued.
ARTICLE IX
NONCONFORMING LOTS, STRUCTURES, USES, AND CHARACTERISTICS OF USES
Sections
- Sec. 22-9.01.- Intent.
- Sec. 22-9.02. - Construction begun prior to establishment of nonconformity by law.
- Sec. 22-9.03. - Single lot of record not meeting area and/or width requirement(s).
- Sec. 22-9.04. - Enlargement or extension of nonconforming use or nonconforming characteristic of use prohibited.
- Sec. 22-9.05. - Alteration of nonconforming structures.
- Sec. 22-9.06. - Discontinuance or change of a nonconforming use.
- Sec. 22-9.07. - Removal or destruction of building(s) or structure(s) which is nonconforming or which contains a nonconforming use.
- Sec. 22-9.08. - Change in ownership or tenancy does not affect nonconforming status.
- Sec. 22-9.09. - Temporary or illegal use.
- Sec. 22-9.10. - Existence of a nonconformity not to constitute grounds for establishment of additional nonconformities.
- Sec. 22-9.11. - Existence of a nonconforming building or structure not to prohibit the erection, enlargement, or maintenance of a conforming building or structure.
ARTICLE XI
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT; APPEALS; VARIANCES7
Sections
- Sec. 22-11.01.- Establishment of board.
- Sec. 22-11.02. - General procedures.
- Sec. 22-11.03. - Powers and duties.
- Sec. 22-11.04. - Limitations on powers of the board.
- Sec. 22-11.05. - Public hearing.
- Sec. 22-11.06. - Requirement for decision by the board.
- Sec. 22-11.07. - Authority to reverse, affirm, or modify decision of chief building official.
- Sec. 22-11.08. - Action contrary to board's decision unlawful.
- Sec. 22-11.09. - Application for reconsideration or rehearing.
- Sec. 22-11.10. - Appeal of board's decision.
ARTICLE XII
AMENDMENT AND REZONING PROCEDURES
Sections
- Sec. 22-12.01.- General.
- Sec. 22-12.02. - Application for amendment.
- Sec. 22-12.03. - Review and recommendation by planning and zoning board.
- Sec. 22-12.04. - Public hearing by city council and notice requirements.
- Sec. 22-12.05. - Conduct of hearings.
- Sec. 22-12.06. - Action by the city council; guidelines and procedures.
- Sec. 22-12.07. - Effective date of amendment.
- Sec. 22-12.08. - Making of necessary changes to zoning text and zoning map.
ARTICLE XVII
SIGNS AND ADVERTISING
Sections
- Sec. 22-17.01.- Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 22-17.02. - Applicability effect.
- Sec. 22-17.03. - Building/electrical codes maintenance.
- Sec. 22-17.04. - Definitions.
- Sec. 22-17.05. - Computations of area and height.
- Sec. 22-17.06. - Permits and fees.
- Sec. 22-17.07. - Signs exempt from permit requirements.
- Sec. 22-17.08. - Prohibited signs.
- Sec. 22-17.09. - Temporary signs.
- Sec. 22-17.10. - Permanent signs number, size, height, spacing.
- Sec. 22-17.11. - Special restrictions for specific signs.
- Sec. 22-17.12. - Design, construction, and location standards.
- Sec. 22-17.13. - Nonconforming signs.
- Sec. 22-17.14. - Enforcement.
- Sec. 22-17.15. - Appeal of administrative decisions.
- Sec. 22-17.16. - Limitation period on challenges to article.
ARTICLE XVIII
CONCURRENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Sections
- Sec. 22-18.01.- Definitions.
- Sec. 22-18.02. - Concurrency review; final development permit.
- Sec. 22-18.03. - Concurrency review; preliminary development permit.
- Sec. 22-18.04. - Exempt development.
- Sec. 22-18.05. - Minimum requirements for concurrency.
- Sec. 22-18.06. - Concurrency evaluation.
- Sec. 22-18.07. - Proportionate fair share program.
- Sec. 22-18.08. - Appeals.
- Sec. 22-18.09. - Intergovernmental Coordination.
- Sec. 22-18.10. - Monitoring of Final Development Permits.
- Sec. 22-18.11. - Fees.
ARTICLE XX
TREES
Sections
- Sec. 22-20.01.- Intent.
- Sec. 22-20.02. - Application.
- Sec. 22-20.03. - Definitions.
- Sec. 22-20.04. - Exemptions.
- Sec. 22-20.05. - Permit required.
- Sec. 22-20.06. - Application for permit.
- Sec. 22-20.07. - Action on permit application.
- Sec. 22-20.08. - Tree replacement or relocation.
- Sec. 22-20.09. - Care of trees during development.
- Sec. 22-20.10. - Trees in rights-of-way or other public places.
- Sec. 22-20.11. - Prohibited trees.
- Sec. 22-20.12. - Variances.
- Sec. 22-20.13. - Enforcement.
- Sec. 22-20.14. - Tree bank account.
- Sec. 22-20.15. - Emergencies.
- Sec. 22-20.16. - Approved trees.
ARTICLE XXI
HISTORICAL PRESERVATION
Sections
- Sec. 22-21.01.- Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 22-21.02. - Definitions.
- Sec. 22-21.03. - Historic designation.
- Sec. 22-21.04. - Certificate of approval.
- Sec. 22-21.05. - Maintenance and repair of landmarks, landmark sites, and property in historic districts.
- Sec. 22-21.06. - Stop work orders.
- Sec. 22-21.07. - Fees and enforcement.
ARTICLE XXII
TELECOMMUNICATION TOWERS AND ANTENNAS
Sections
- Sec. 22-22.01.- Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 22-22.02. - Applicability.
- Sec. 22-22.03. - Definitions.
- Sec. 22-22.04. - Antennas.
- Sec. 22-22.05. - Towers.
- Sec. 22-22.06. - Design criteria and height restrictions for towers.
- Sec. 22-22.07. - Federal requirements and safety standards.
- Sec. 22-22.08. - Removal of abandoned antennas and towers.
- Sec. 22-22.09. - Variances and appeals.