Jackson County allows chickens and livestock on unincorporated parcels with minimal restrictions. The county's rural areas north of I-10 near Vancleave and along the Pascagoula River support agricultural operations including cattle, poultry, and horses.
Jackson County controls livestock and poultry keeping through zoning ordinances under MS Code Ann. §21-19-9 (animal regulation). Many Mississippi municipalities allow a limited number of hens (typically 4 to 6) in residential zones without roosters. Setback requirements of 25 to 50 feet from neighboring dwellings are common. Coops must be maintained in sanitary condition. Larger livestock such as horses, cattle, and goats are generally restricted to agricultural zones. Mississippi's rural heritage means many communities are more permissive than urban areas nationwide. Slaughter is typically prohibited in residential zones. Feed must be stored in rodent-proof containers. Manure management is required to prevent nuisance odors and pest attraction.
First offense: warning and 14-day compliance window. Fines of $50 to $200 per violation. Non-compliant animals may be removed by animal control.
Gautier, MS
Gautier enforces quiet hours generally from 10 PM to 7 AM under local municipal ordinances authorized by MS Code Ann. §21-19-1 general police powers.
Gautier, MS
Gautier addresses barking dogs as a public nuisance under local animal control ordinances. Continuous or excessive barking complaints are handled through ani...
Gautier, MS
Gautier regulates amplified music and outdoor sound systems through local noise ordinances. Amplified sound is generally restricted during quiet hours from 1...
Gautier, MS
Gautier regulates leaf blower use primarily through general noise ordinance hours. Mississippi municipalities generally allow gas and electric blowers during...
Gautier, MS
Gautier limits construction noise to daytime hours, typically 7 AM to 7 PM weekdays and 8 AM to 5 PM Saturdays, under local building and noise ordinances.
Gautier, MS
Gautier allows boat and RV storage on residential properties consistent with the Gulf Coast fishing lifestyle. Boat trailers are common given the city's acce...
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