Tupelo City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
CHAPTER 1
- PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY
Sections
- 1.1.- Effective Date.
- 1.2. - General Purposes and Authority.
- 1.3. - Official Map of Zoning Districts.
- 1.4. - Jurisdiction and Applicability.
- 1.5. - Transitional Rule.
- 1.6. - Previously Granted Variances and Conditional Uses.
- 1.7. - Previously Approved Subdivision.
- 1.8. - Previously Issued Building Permit.
- 1.9. - Severability.
CHAPTER 3
- DECISION MAKING AND ADMINISTRATION BODIES
Sections
- 3.1.- City Council
- 3.2. - Planning Committee
- 3.3. - Staff Agencies
- 3.4. - Public Works Department
- 3.5. - Water and Light Department
- 3.6. - Fire Department
CHAPTER 4
- BASE ZONING DISTRICTS This content was amended in this version of the code. amended
Sections
- 4.1.- Purpose and Intent.
- 4.2.- Relationship of Base Zoning Districts to Overlay Districts.
- 4.3.- Allowable Uses, Compatible Uses, Flexible Uses, and Prohibition of Uses Not Expressly Listed.
- 4.4.- Annexed Lands.
- 4.5.- Zoning Map.
- 4.6.- Agriculture/Open Space Protection District (AO).
- 4.7.- Low-Density Residential District (LDR).
- 4.8.- Medium Density Residential District (MDR).
- 4.9.- Mixed-Use Residential District (MUR).
- 4.10.- Mixed-Use Downtown District (MUD).
- 4.11.- Mixed-Use Commercial Corridor District (MUCC).
- 4.11.1.- Purpose and Intent.
- 4.11.2. - Development Emphasis.
- 4.11.3. - Flexibility Options.
- 4.11.4. - Development Standards.
- 4.11.5.1. - Uses by Right - MUCC-1.
- 4.11.5.2. - Uses by Right - MUCC-2.
- 4.11.5.3. - Uses by Compatibility - MUCC-1.
- 4.11.5.4. - Uses by Compatibility - MUCC-2.
- 4.11.5.5. - Uses by Flexibility - MUCC-1.
- 4.11.5.6. - Uses by Flexibility - MUCC-2.
- 4.12.- Mixed-Use Employment District (MUE).
- 4.12.1.- Purpose and Intent.
- 4.12.2. - Development Emphasis.
- 4.12.3. - Flexibility Options.
- 4.12.4. - Development Standards.
- 4.12.5.1. - Uses by Right - MUE-1.
- 4.12.5.2. - Uses by Right - MUE-2.
- 4.12.5.3. - Uses by Compatibility - MUE-1.
- 4.12.5.4. - Uses by Compatibility - MUE-2.
- 4.12.5.5. - Uses by Flexibility - MUE-1.
- 4.12.5.6. - Uses by Flexibility - MUE-2.
- 4.13.- Mixed Use Activity Center District (MUAC).
- 4.13.1.- Purpose and Intent.
- 4.13.2. - Development Emphasis.
- 4.13.3. - Flexibility Options.
- 4.13.4. - Development Standards.
- 4.13.5.1. - Uses by Right - MUAC-1.
- 4.13.5.2. - Uses by Right - MUAC-2.
- 4.13.5.3. - Uses by Compatibility - MUAC-1.
- 4.13.5.4. - Uses by Compatibility - MUAC-2.
- 4.13.5.5. - Uses by Flexibility - MUAC-1.
- 4.13.5.6. - Uses by Flexibility - MUAC-2.
- 4.14.- Regional Commercial District (RC).
- 4.15.- Industrial District (I).
CHAPTER 5
- OVERLAY DISTRICTS This content was amended in this version of the code. amended
Sections
- 5.1.- Purpose and Applicability.
- 5.1.1. - Purpose.
- 5.1.2. - Designation of districts.
- 5.1.2.1. - Establishment of an Overlay District.
- 5.1.3. - Applicability.
- 5.1.4. - Design Review Committee.
- 5.1.4.1. - Design Review Committee Bylaws.
- 5.1.4.2. - Design Review Standards and Guidelines for Development.
- 5.1.5. - Standards conflict.
- 5.1.6. - Relationship to subdivision regulations.
- 5.2. - Use Regulations.
- 5.3. - Mixed Use Downtown Overlay District.
- 5.3.1. - Purpose and intent.
- 5.3.2. - Base zoning district.
- 5.3.3. - Sub-districts.
- 5.3.4. - Use regulations.
- 5.3.4.1. - Allowed Use Standards, Mixed Use Downtown Zoning District.
- 5.3.4.2. - Allowed Use Standards, Sub-Districts.
- 5.3.4.4. - Compatible Uses.
- 5.3.5. - Height and area regulations.
- 5.3.6. - Design standards.
- 5.3.7. - Review process.
- 5.4. - Watershed or Drainage Basin Overlay Districts.
- 5.5. - Joyner Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District.
- 5.6. - Park Hill Business Overlay District.[1]
- 5.7. - Mill Village Historic Preservation Conservation.[2]
- 5.7.1. - Purpose and Applicability.
- 5.7.2. - Use regulations.
- 5.7.3. - Design Standards.
- 5.7.4. - Review Procedures.
- 5.8. - Jackson West Neighborhood Redevelopment Overlay District.[3]
- 5.8.1. - Purpose and Applicability.
- 5.8.2. - Membership.
- 5.8.3. - Review Procedures.
- 5.8.4. - Appeals.
- 5.8.5. - Design standards.
- 5.8.6. - Use Regulations.
- 5.9. - Winfield Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District.
- 5.10. - Historic Downtown Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District.
- 5.11. - Belledeer Neighborhood Conservation District.[4]
CHAPTER 6
- DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Sections
- 6.1.- Purpose and Relationship to Comprehensive Plan.
- 6.2.- General Provisions.
- 6.3.- Development Design Standards.
- 6.3.1.- Purpose and Relationship to Comprehensive Plan.
- 6.3.2. - Pedestrian Scale and Conventional Standards Distinguished.
- 6.3.3.1. - Purpose.
- 6.3.4. - Traditional Housing Development.
- 6.3.5. - Lots.
- 6.3.6. - Setbacks and Required Yards.
- 6.3.7.1. - Purpose and Applicability.
- 6.3.7.2. - Standards.
- 6.3.8. - Blocks.
- 6.4.- Building Design Standards.
- 6.4.1.- Purpose and Findings.
- 6.4.2. - Height.
- 6.4.3. - Single-Family Residential Dwellings.
- 6.4.4. - Duplexes, Triplexes, and Quadraplexes.
- 6.4.5. - Manufactured Homes.
- 6.4.6. - Multi-Unit Dwellings.
- 6.4.7. - Commercial Buildings.
- 6.4.8.1 - Purpose.
- 6.4.8.2 - Application.
- 6.4.8.3. - Exemptions for Security Plan.
- 6.4.8.4. - Outdoor Sports Fields and Performance Areas.
- 6.4.8.5. - Sign Lighting.
- 6.4.9. - Manufactured buildings for occupied use.
- 6.5.- Transitional Features.
- 6.6.- Open Space.
- 6.6.1.- Purpose.
- 6.6.2. - Required Open Space.
- 6.6.3. - Use of Required Open Space.
- 6.6.4. - Open Space Calculation.
- 6.6.5. - Ownership/Dedication.
- 6.6.6. - Minimum Dimension.
- 6.6.7. - Useable Open Space Design General.
- 6.6.7.1. - [Developments proposing residential uses within the Mixed Use Commercial Corridor, Mixed Use Residential, and Mixed Use Activity Center zoning districts.]
- 6.6.7.2. - [Developments proposing residential uses within all other zoning districts.]
- 6.6.8. - Ownership and Management of Open Space.
- 6.6.8.1. - [Open space shall be protected.]
- 6.6.8.2. - [Instrument for permanent protection.]
- 6.6.8.3. - [Open space that has been dedicated to an established homeowner's association.]
- 6.7.- Stormwater Management.
- 6.7.1.- Purpose and Intent.
- 6.7.2. - Applicability.
- 6.7.3.1. - Design Conditions.
- 6.7.4.2. - Design Storm Event.
- 6.7.4.3. - Responsibility to Accept Stormwater.
- 6.7.4.4. - Level of Service for New Development/Redevelopment.
- 6.7.4.5. - Low Impact Stormwater Management Design.
- 6.7.4.6. - [Compliance with the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit process.]
- 6.7.5. - Screening of Stormwater Management Facilities.
- 6.8.- Street Design and Transportation.
- 6.8.1.- Purpose.
- 6.8.2. - Intent.
- 6.8.3. - Applicability.
- 6.8.4. - Classification.
- 6.8.4.1. - Arterials.
- 6.8.4.2. - Collectors.
- 6.8.4.3. - Local Streets.
- 6.8.4.4. - Alleys.
- 6.8.4.5. - Factors to be Considered.
- 6.8.4.6. - Geometric Design.
- 6.8.5.1. - [Names of new streets shall not duplicate the names of existing streets.]
- 6.8.5.2. - Street Name Signs.
- 6.8.5.3. - Warning and Regulatory Traffic Signs.
- 6.8.5.4. - Street Lights.
- 6.8.6.1. - Applicability.
- 6.8.6.2. - Private Street Geometric Design.
- 6.8.6.3. - Certification.
- 6.8.6.4. - Maintenance.
- 6.8.6.5. - Gated Subdivision Streets.
- 6.8.6.6. - Pavement Management.
- 6.8.6.7. - Fire Lanes.
- 6.8.6.8. - Master Key Security System.
- 6.8.7.1. - Applicability.
- 6.8.7.2. - Sidewalk Exceptions.
- 6.8.7.3. - Payment in Lieu of Sidewalk Construction.
- 6.8.7.4. - Location.
- 6.8.7.5. - Continuity.
- 6.8.8.1. - Applicability.
- 6.8.8.2. - Single Family Residential Subdivision.
- 6.8.8.3. - Nonresidential, Multifamily, or Mixed-Use Developments.
- 6.8.8.4. - Cross Access.
- 6.8.8.5. - Location of Access Points.
- 6.8.8.6. - Alignment.
- 6.8.8.7. - Width.
- 6.8.8.8. - Appeals.
- 6.9.- Utilities.
- 6.9.1.- Utilities.
- 6.9.2. - Applicability.
- 6.9.3. - Easements.
- 6.9.4. - Central Water and Sewer Required.
- 6.9.5. - Private Wastewater System.
- 6.9.6.2. - [Easements are permitted for a specific purpose.]
- 6.9.6.3. - Use of Easements.
- 6.9.6.4. - Maintenance.
- 6.9.6.5. - Connection of Easements.
- 6.9.6.6. - Structures Within Easements.
- 6.9.6.7. - Overhang Easements.
- 6.9.6.8. - Developments Outside City of Tupelo.
- 6.10.- Infill Development.
CHAPTER 7
- ACCESSORY AND TEMPORARY STRUCTURES AND USES
Sections
- 7.1.- Purpose and Intent.
- 7.2. - Standards for Accessory Structures.
- 7.3. - Review of Accessory Structures.
- 7.4. - Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU).
- 7.4.1. - [Accessory Dwelling Units are permitted as accessory structures to single-family dwellings.]
- 7.4.2. - [ADU; new construction.]
- 7.4.3. - [Accessory dwelling shall be connected to the central water and sewer system of the principal dwelling.]
- 7.4.4. - [Property owner must occupy.]
- 7.4.5. - [Property owner shall sign an affidavit.]
- 7.5. - Fences and Walls.
- 7.6. - Swimming Pools.
- 7.7. - Standards for Accessory Uses.
- 7.8. - Temporary Structures, Use and Events.
- 7.8.1. - Temporary Structures, Uses, and Events.
- 7.8.2. - Temporary Events.
- 7.8.2.1. - [The Director of Development Services shall issue a temporary use permit.]
- 7.8.2.2. - [Tents used exclusively for camping purposes, tents and membrane structures.]
- 7.8.2.3. - [Tents used exclusively for camping purposes, all tents enclosed on three or more sides.]
- 7.8.3. - Construction Dumpster.
- 7.8.3.1. - Temporary Trash Receptacles or Dumpsters.
- 7.8.4. - Construction Trailer.
- 7.8.5. - Real Estate Sales Office/Model Sales Home.
- 7.8.6. - Temporary Storage in a Portable Shipping Container.
- 7.8.7. - Garage Sales.
- 7.8.8. - Seasonal Agricultural Sales.
- 7.8.8.1. - Location.
- 7.8.8.2. - Range of Goods Limited.
- 7.8.8.3. - Hours of Operation.
- 7.8.8.4. - Duration.
CHAPTER 8
- OFF-STREET PARKING
Sections
- 8.1.- General.
- 8.2. - Basic Standards.
- 8.2.1. - Minimum and Maximum Parking Standards.
- 8.2.2. - Combination of Required Parking Space.
- 8.2.3. - Shared Parking.
- 8.2.4. - Remote Parking Space.
- 8.2.5. - Reduction in Parking Space.
- 8.2.6. - Timing of Construction.
- 8.2.7. - Off-Street Parking Standards.
- 8.2.8.1. - Calculations.
- 8.2.8.2. - Different Use Areas.
- 8.2.8.3. - On-Street Parking.
- 8.2.8.4. - Unimpeded Parking.
- 8.2.8.5. - Parking Space Adjacent to Alleys.
- 8.3. - Improvement, Design and Location Standards.
- 8.4. - Parking Space Dimensional Standards.
- 8.5. - Lighting.
- 8.6. - Prohibited Uses.
- 8.7. - Off-Street Loading Requirements.
CHAPTER 9
- LANDSCAPING AND BUFFERING
Sections
- 9.1.- General.
- 9.2. - Landscape Design Principles.
- 9.3. - Basic Plant Types.
- 9.4. - Landscape Plans.
- 9.5. - Street Trees.
- 9.6. - Screening.
- 9.7. - Vehicular Use Area Landscaping.
- 9.8. - Existing Vegetation Credits for Required Landscaping.
- 9.9. - Project Boundary Buffers.
- 9.10. - Riparian Buffers.
- 9.11. - Tree Protection and Tree Coverage Preservation.
- 9.11.1. - Purpose and Intent.
- 9.11.2. - Applicability.
- 9.11.3. - Tree Protection.
- 9.11.4. - Tree Removal Procedure.
- 9.11.5. - Review Criteria.
- 9.11.6. - Review Procedures.
- 9.11.7. - Replacement of Removed Trees.
- 9.11.8. - Protection of Trees During Development Activities.
- 9.11.9. - Tree Protection Zone.
- 9.11.10. - Development Prohibited Within the Tree Protection Zone.
- 9.11.11. - Fencing of Tree Protection Zone.
- 9.11.12. - Permitted Activities Within Tree Protection Zone.
- 9.11.13. - Parking Reduction for Preservation of Protected Trees.
- 9.11.14. - Tree Coverage Preservation.
- 9.11.14.1. - Required Preservation Standards.
- 9.11.14.2. - Mitigation Plan Requirement.
- 9.11.14.3. - Mitigation Options.
- 9.12. - Installation and Maintenance.
CHAPTER 10
- SIGN REGULATIONS
Sections
- 10.1.- General.
- 10.2. - Interpretations and Definitions.
- 10.3. - Sign Standards.
- 10.4. - Temporary Signs Allowed Without Permit.
- 10.5. - Permanent Signs Allowed Without a Permit.
- 10.5.1. - Convenience Sign.
- 10.5.2. - Historic Marker Sign.
- 10.5.3. - Window Sign.
- 10.5.4. - Traffic Control Signs On Private Property.
- 10.5.5. - Vending Machines, Automatic Tellers, Gasoline Pumps.
- 10.5.6. - Residential Identification Sign.
- 10.5.7. - Mixed Use and Multifamily Developments.
- 10.5.8. - Windblown Signs.
- 10.6. - Temporary Signs Requiring Permit.
- 10.7. - Permanent Signs Requiring Permit.
- 10.8. - Flexibility and Variances.
- 10.9. - Prohibited Signs.
- 10.10. - Abandoned Signs.
- 10.10.1. - [Any sign that is located on property which becomes vacant.]
- 10.10.2. - [Signs applicable to business temporarily suspended.]
- 10.10.3. - [Any sign that fails to meet the construction and maintenance requirements of this Section.]
- 10.10.4. - [Signs which are found to be in violation of this Section.]
- 10.11. - Non-Conforming Signs.
CHAPTER 11
- ADDITIONAL STANDARDS This content was amended in this version of the code. amended
Sections
- 11.1.- Adult Entertainment Establishment.
- 11.1.1. - [Adult entertainment establishment; Meaning.]
- 11.1.2. - [Adult entertainment establishments; Permitted.]
- 11.1.3. - [Measurements; Straight line.]
- 11.1.4. - [Adult entertainment establishment lawfully operating.]
- 11.1.5. - [Adult entertainment establishment; Restrictions.]
- 11.1.6. - [Two or more adult entertainment establishments.]
- 11.1.7. - [No adult entertainment establishment may be enlarged.]
- 11.2. - Beer and Light Wine Sales.
- 11.2.2. - [The retail sale, distribution, bartering, giving away, consumption and/or manufacture of light wine and beer.]
- 11.2.3. - [Distances from the closest point on protected building.]
- 11.2.4. - [Variances in the distance restrictions.]
- 11.2.5. - Opening Containers, Consumption on Premises of Permit Holder Restricted.
- 11.3. - Manufactured or Mobile Home Subdivision.
- 11.4. - Telecommunications Tower.
- 11.5. - Truck Stop.
- 11.6. - Property Maintenance and Community Appearance Standards.
- 11.7. - Subsurface Conditions.
- 11.8. - Congregate Living Facilities.
- 11.9 - Medical Cannabis Establishments.
- 11.9.3. - Distance Requirement.
- 11.9.4. - Permitted Uses in Zoning Districts.
CHAPTER 12
- APPLICATIONS AND PERMITS
Sections
- 12.1.- Interpretation of this Section.
- 12.2.- Common Review Procedures.
- 12.3.- Notice and Public Hearings.
- 12.5.- Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA).
- 12.6.- Transportation Special Use Permit.
- 12.7.- Comprehensive Plan Adoption/Amendment and Development Code Amendment.
- 12.8.- Zoning Map Change.
- 12.8.1.- Purpose.
- 12.8.2. - Initiation.
- 12.8.3. - Development Plans.
- 12.8.4. - Mandatory Development Plan.
- 12.8.5. - Traffic Impact Analysis.
- 12.8.6. - Pre-Application Conference.
- 12.8.7. - Neighborhood Meeting.
- 12.8.8. - Relation to Comprehensive Plan.
- 12.8.9. - Application Requirements.
- 12.8.10. - Deferral and Withdrawal of an Application for Zoning Map Change.
- 12.8.11. - Action by the Director of Development Services.
- 12.8.12. - Action by the Planning Committee.
- 12.8.13. - Changed Application.
- 12.8.14. - Written Recommendation and Review Criteria.
- 12.8.15. - Action by the Governing Body.
- 12.8.16. - Deviations from Approved Development Plans.
- 12.8.17. - Coordination with Site Plans.
- 12.8.18. - Subsequent Amendments.
- 12.9.- Development Plan.
- 12.9.1.- Purpose.
- 12.9.2. - Designation/Effect.
- 12.9.3. - Authority of Director of Development Services.
- 12.9.4. - Requirements.
- 12.9.5. - Existing Information.
- 12.9.6. - Minimum Commitments.
- 12.9.7. - Authority of Director of Development Services.
- 12.9.8. - Additional Commitments - Graphic.
- 12.9.9. - Additional Commitments - Text.
- 12.9.10. - Phasing Plans.
- 12.9.11. - Illustrative Graphic Depictions.
- 12.9.12. - Development Plan as Site Plan or Preliminary Plat.
- 12.9.13. - Modifications Before Approval.
- 12.10.- Subdivision.
- 12.10.1.- Applicability.
- 12.10.2. - Actions Exempt from Subdivision Requirements.
- 12.10.3. - Minor Subdivision.
- 12.10.4. - No subdivision without Plat Approval.
- 12.10.5. - Pre-Application Conference.
- 12.10.6. - Sketch/Concept Plans.
- 12.10.7. - Preliminary Plat Requirements.
- 12.10.8. - General Requirements.
- 12.10.9. - Existing Conditions.
- 12.10.10. - Proposed Conditions.
- 12.10.11. - Specific performance standards as required by other Articles of the Development Code.
- 12.10.12. - Preliminary Plat Approval.
- 12.10.13. - Public Notice.
- 12.10.14. - Action by the Director of Development Services.
- 12.10.15. - Action by the Planning Committee.
- 12.10.16. - Reservation of Public Facility Sites and Lands.
- 12.10.17. - Issuance of Required Permits.
- 12.10.18. - Preliminary Plat Revisions.
- 12.10.19. - Continuing Validity of Preliminary Plat.
- 12.10.20. - Modification of Design Standards and Improvement Requirements.
- 12.10.21. - Development Agreement Required Prior to Construction.
- 12.10.22. - Effective Period of Approval.
- 12.10.23. - Time Extension.
- 12.10.24. - Security Requirements.
- 12.10.25. - Release of Security.
- 12.10.26. - Acceptance of Improvements for City Maintenance.
- 12.10.27. - Warranty Period Following Acceptance.
- 12.10.28. - Final Plat Approval.
- 12.10.29. - Issuance of Certificate of Compliance.
- 12.10.30. - Expiration of Approval.
- 12.10.31. - Waivers.
- 12.11.- Site Plan Review.
- 12.11.1.- Applicability.
- 12.11.2. - Types of Site Plans.
- 12.11.2.1. - Basic Site Plans.
- 12.11.2.2. - Minor Site Plans.
- 12.11.2.3. - Major Site Plans.
- 12.11.3. - Review.
- 12.11.4. - Site Plan Review Criteria.
- 12.11.5. - Modifications Required for Approval.
- 12.11.6. - Corrected Site Plans.
- 12.11.7. - Development Agreement Required Prior to Construction.
- 12.11.8. - Effect and Duration of Site Plan Approval.
- 12.11.9. - Extensions.
- 12.11.10. - Continuing Validity of Site Plans.
- 12.11.11. - Effect of Expiration.
- 12.11.12. - Changes to Approved Site Plans.
- 12.11.13. - Site completion and Release of Security.
- 12.11.14. - Maintenance of Improvements.
- 12.12.- Compatible and Flexible Use Permits.
- 12.13.- Sign Permit.
- 12.14.- Temporary Use Permit.
- 12.15.- Home Occupation Permit.
- 12.16.- Variances and Administrative Adjustments.
- 12.16.1.- Compatibility Variance.
- 12.16.2. - Flexibility Variance.
- 12.16.3. - Pre-Application Conference.
- 12.16.4. - Application Requirements.
- 12.16.5. - Notice and Public Hearings.
- 12.16.6. - Burden of Proof.
- 12.16.7. - Action by the Director of Development Services.
- 12.16.8. - Action by the Planning Committee.
- 12.16.9. - Findings.
- 12.16.10. - Administrative Adjustment.
- 12.16.11. - Administrative Adjustment Criteria.
- 12.16.12. - Appeals.
- 12.17.- Appeal.
- 12.17.1.- Applicability.
- 12.17.2. - Procedure.
- 12.17.3. - Deadline for Submission of Application.
- 12.17.4. - Notice and Public Hearings.
- 12.17.5. - Action by the Director of Development Services.
- 12.17.6. - Action by Planning Committee.
- 12.17.7. - Effect of Appeal.
- 12.17.8. - Appeal of Planning Committee Action.
CHAPTER 13
- ENFORCEMENT
Sections
- 13.1.- General.
- 13.2. - Violations.
- 13.3. - Responsible Persons.
- 13.4. - Enforcement.
- 13.5. - Remedies and Penalties.
- 13.5.1. - Issuance of Stop Work Order.
- 13.5.2. - Revocation of Permit or Approval.
- 13.5.3. - Injunction.
- 13.5.4. - Order of Abatement.
- 13.5.5. - Equitable Remedy.
- 13.5.6. - Execution of Court Decisions.
- 13.5.7. - Denial or Withholding of Related Permits.
- 13.5.8. - Additional Remedies for Demolition without Certificate of Appropriateness.
- 13.5.9 - Additional Remedies for Removal, Destruction or Damage of Vegetation.
- 13.5.10 - Additional Remedies for Repeat Violations.
- 13.5.11. - Penalties for Violations.