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Zoning Overlays & Bonuses in Jackson, MS (2026)

1 verified zoning overlays & bonuses rules for Jackson, Mississippi, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Downtown Design Guide

Downtown Jackson's Old Capitol Green Mixed Use District (OCG-MUD) carries its own Site Design Guidelines under the Zoning Ordinance: every street must have sidewalks with a three-foot amenity zone, and all utilities run underground through duct banks beneath those sidewalks, with interconnect boxes spaced every 50 feet.

Jackson OCG-MUD Downtown Site Design Rules

Some Restrictions

Jackson Zoning Ordinance § 708.03.01-A(1)-(2)

1. All streets shall have sidewalks. The OCG community is intended to maximize the use of sidewalks in creating a walkable community. Sidewalks shall consist of a minimum of two zones: (a) an amenity zone of not less than three (3) feet in width, (b) an open walkway or pedestrian zone. Sidewalk materials and details will conform to the OCG Design Guidelines and OCG Master Plan. ... 2. All utili...

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County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Jackson city rules.

Zoning Overlays & Bonuses in Hinds County