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Rankin County, MS Building Setbacks & Zoning: Structure Height Limits (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

R-1 max height
35 feet
A-1 max height
35 feet
RCD max height
35 feet
Exempt
spires, antennas, chimneys
Applies only in
unincorporated county

Summary

Rankin County caps building height at 35 feet across most zoning districts, including the R-1 Single-Family and A-1 Agricultural districts, under the Zoning Ordinance's per-district dimensional standards.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Rankin County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

1303.01 Maximum Building Height: 35 feet. ... 401.03 Exceptions to Height Regulations: The height regulations contained in the District Regulations of this Ordinance do not apply to spires, belfries, cupolas, antennas, water tanks, ventilation chimneys, masts, towers, or other appurtenances usually required to be placed above the roof level and not intended for human occupancy.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: the cited page had not changed since it was quoted.

Full Breakdown

The R-1 Single-Family district (Art. XIII, §1303.01) and the A-1 Agricultural General district (Art. IX, §903.01) both cap building height at 35 feet, and the Reservoir Community District overlay (Art. XXX, §3105.01) matches that figure unless the Board of Supervisors approves greater height. A general exception in Article IV, Section 401.03 excludes spires, belfries, cupolas, antennas, water tanks, ventilation chimneys, masts, and towers from the height cap, since they are not intended for human occupancy. These limits govern only unincorporated Rankin County, not Brandon, Pearl, Flowood, Richland, Florence, Puckett, or Star.

Violations & Fines

Building above the district height cap without Board of Supervisors approval is a misdemeanor under Miss. Code §17-1-27, punishable by a fine up to $1,000, up to one year in jail, or both.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I build taller than 35 feet in Rankin County?
Only with Board of Supervisors approval through site plan review, or if the structure is an exempted appurtenance like an antenna, spire, or chimney under Section 401.03.
Does the 35-foot cap apply in Brandon or Pearl?
No. It only governs unincorporated Rankin County under the county Zoning Ordinance; incorporated cities set their own building height limits.

Sources & Official References

Other rules in Rankin County

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