Rankin County residential height limit is typically 35 ft or 2.5 stories. Western Rankin (Pearl, Flowood) is under JAN airport Part 77 imaginary surfaces — FAA Form 7460-1 notice required for tall structures. Downtown Brandon allows greater commercial heights.
Maximum structure heights in Rankin County are governed by municipal zoning codes and by federal FAA Part 77 airspace rules around Jackson-Evers International Airport (JAN). Typical residential (R-1, R-2) height: 35 ft or 2.5 stories, whichever is less, measured from average finished grade. Commercial C-2 zones typically allow 45-50 ft; Brandon's downtown district and Pearl's Trustmark Park commercial area may allow greater heights with planned development approval. Height is measured excluding chimneys, vents, and small mechanical penthouses. Because JAN Class C airspace covers western Rankin County, any structure exceeding 200 ft AGL, or any structure near JAN exceeding the Part 77 imaginary surface slope (100:1 approach surface for 20,000 ft from runway), requires filing FAA Form 7460-1 (Notice of Proposed Construction). Cell towers, water tanks, and tall commercial buildings routinely trigger this. Mississippi does not have a state-level height law preempting local rules. Variances require BZA review and often FAA no-hazard determination.
Exceeding municipal limit: stop-work order plus $250-$2,000 fine; may require removal. No FAA Form 7460-1 filing for tall structure: FAA enforcement plus local permit denial. Airport hazard determination: structure must be reduced or removed.
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