Rankin County zoning ordinance and municipal codes in Brandon/Pearl/Flowood set setbacks by district. Typical R-1 residential: 30 ft front, 10 ft side, 25 ft rear. Ross Barnett Reservoir shoreline and Pearl River floodway have additional setback overlays.
Setback requirements in Rankin County vary by jurisdiction and zoning district. The Rankin County Zoning Ordinance governs unincorporated areas; Brandon, Pearl, Flowood, Richland, and Pelahatchie each administer their own codes. Typical R-1 (single-family residential) setbacks: 30 ft front, 10 ft side, 25 ft rear. R-2 and R-3 (higher density) reduce front setback to 20-25 ft. C-2 commercial zones often require 25 ft front, 10 ft side/rear, with greater buffers abutting residential. Corner lots carry a secondary front setback along both streets. Accessory structures (sheds, garages) typically require 5 ft from side/rear lot lines and must sit behind the primary structure's front plane. Pearl River Valley Water Supply District enforces a 100-ft shoreline setback from Ross Barnett Reservoir's 297.5-ft contour for new construction on leased reservoir lots. FEMA floodway properties along the Pearl River require an additional floodway/floodplain setback per each city's flood damage prevention ordinance. Variances require a Board of Zoning Adjustment hearing with notice to adjacent property owners.
Building in setback: stop-work order plus $100-$1,000 fine. Unpermitted structure: may require removal at owner expense. Reservoir shoreline encroachment: PRVWSD lease revocation risk. Floodway violation: FEMA compliance issues affecting flood insurance.
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